-Program manager for global talent development programs including needs assessment, design, development and implementation (eLearning, VILT, ILT).-Created and implemented the global leadership development program focusing on neuroscience, EQ and coaching. Program received recommendation and engagement ratings over 90% for over 200 participants.-Implemented and managed the employee engagement and lifecycle survey strategy, utilizing Qualtrics EX platform. Created and delivered dashboard reports on engagement, manager effectiveness, DEI, learning and development.-Implemented DEI training programs and participated in two on-site training courses heavily focused on inclusion and belonging. -Implemented survey strategies to assess engagement of underrepresented groups. Utilized survey data for creation of initial ERGs focused on underrepresented groups. -Implemented and managed the global performance management and 360 feedback cycles.-Led the implementation of LMS in alignment with other talent platforms (Saba/Cornerstone). Managed all LMS functions and reporting.

-Led the development of global competency frameworks and career ladders, aligning them with strategic HR goals and organizational needs.-Integrated talent systems across compensation, performance reviews, and feedback mechanisms, resulting in more efficient talent decision-making processes.

-Managed the HR function in 5 global offices across the U.S., Mexico and Asia Pacific.-Led a diverse team of 3 HR consultants.-Managed employee relations, organizational development initiatives, performance management, training, recruitment, behavioral interviewing, candidate assessment, and immigration.

-Managed the HR function for 2 offices (Long Beach, CA and Nashville, TN) -Managed recruitment process, behavioral interviews, candidate assessment and selection, employee relations, organizational development initiatives, performance management, training, and immigration.

-Formerly SCI (Smith-Cooper International)-Built and managed the HR department for 5 U.S. locations -Developed, implemented and maintained employee policies, recruitment programs & behavioral interviews.-Created job descriptions, compensation structures, and employee handbook.-Managed benefits (medical, dental, EAP, payroll, 401k, workers comp).-Implemented training programs for emergency preparedness, DEI, conflict resolution and harassment prevention.

-Assisted with needs analysis, team building and change management workshops.-Developed and administered employee engagement surveys, recruitment programs & behavioral interviewing.-Individually completed a research project on generational differences in the workplace which I presented to the senior leadership team and CEO of SBBT. The information presented resulted in the bank making significant changes in their retention strategies for millennial employees.

Assisted in the Geo-Science Diversity Enhancement Research project for the University. Purpose of the study was to determine perceptions (specifically female perceptions) of Geo-Sciences as a potential major. -Conducted and recorded focus groups and transcribed all focus group data

Administered and scored psychological tests for patients (IQ, memory loss, personality, and neuropsychological testing); conducted research for two separate research projects; entered and analyzed data using SPSS statistical software. -Research PublicationLopez, M., Charter, R., Mostafavi, B., Nibut, L., Smith, W. (2005). Psychometric properties of the Folstein Mini- Mental State Examination. Psychological Assessment, 12(2), 137-144. Collected, scored, and analyzed archival data using SPSS statistical software; participated in the write-up of the manuscript; submitted the results at the Spring 2003 Psychology Day Conference at CSULB.