As Director/Chief Human Resources Officer at Minot State University and Dakota College at Bottineau, I successfully led the merger of HR functions across both institutions, creating a unified, customer-centric HR delivery model. This strategic integration fundamentally reshaped HR practices, compensation, policy, and employee engagement across both campuses. We achieved remarkable results through data analytics, process analysis, and the implementation/optimization of technology and digital capabilities, significantly increasing organizational efficiency, operational effectiveness, and student value. These initiatives translated into substantial cost savings, new job/role designs, an improved employee experience, and a strategic focus on attracting, engaging, and retaining diverse top talent. Some of these initiatives, including process automation, became a statewide best practice, exemplifying our commitment to HR leadership excellence.

Fortune 500 Consumer Goods (food & beverage), Media & Entertainment, Technology, Healthcare, Higher Education As a consulting partner, I spearheaded talent acquisition and strategic change initiatives that delivered measurable results across diverse industries. Collaborating with business leadership, we assessed complex challenges, identified opportunities, and implemented strategic solutions. My work included delivering executive search solutions for Fortune 500 CPG and healthcare clients, leading strategic projects such as operations relocation, joint ventures, and research team buildout.As team lead, I led the integration of three portfolio companies for Oracle Cloud HCM implementation, serving 20K employees and achieving $6.5M in savings. Additionally, we implemented a national shared services center and a staffing center of excellence, complete with governance structures, SOPs, and SLAs, while leading a team of 35. Annual performance appraisals were transitioned to a quarterly, metrics-based coaching model, aligning compensation with business goals.Serving as academic program head of management, leadership, and organizational behavior, I led a team of 25 in scaling the market share for a private equity-backed business school’s online learning programs. We established program excellence and significantly increased the school’s presence in the online education market.

As the Director of North American HR Operations, I steered the organization through integrated medical operations following a merger and acquisition, creating substantial operational, strategic, and financial value. My responsibilities included orchestrating a comprehensive organizational restructuring and ensuring the strategic alignment of people, processes, and technology solutions. In my capacity as a member of the Global HR Committee, I played a pivotal role in spearheading innovative approaches to global talent management, further solidifying our commitment to advancing HR best practices.

National study of multi-generational workplace dynamics and the impact of experiential learning and employee engagement models with an emphasis on the millennial cohort experience. Advanced statistical analysis of multi-factor person-environment fit, impact of early-stage organizational socialization, and affective commitment of recent college graduates in the workplace.

Led the digital marketing strategy for the renaming, rebranding and repositioning campaign for Accenture. Designed future-tech concepts, creating brand-buzz for the “Now it gets interesting” campaign featuring Tiger Woods. Led the digital marketing and branding strategy for the "Have you met life today?" campaign and metlife.com. Designed consumer experiences and touch points via life events.

Served as organizational development lead (U.S. Europe & Asia-Pacific) for “Enterprise of the Future” project, positioning OD consulting teams for B2B eCommerce business model.Member of the PWC M&A integration team for a digital marketing company, Methodfive. Under the co-location agreement, served as a senior digital strategist for Fox Network, Oxford Health Group and Warner-Lambert.

Responsible for staffing, training and organizational development programs for Mitsui USA.