Results-driven human resources executive with 15+ years of success in implementing transformative HR programming, pioneering departments from scratch, and driving company success through innovative performance management, HR compliance, and technology integrations. An accomplished strategic thinker and trusted mentor, I specialize in advising senior executives and business partners in start-up, early stage and high-growth organizations on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, propelling positive organizational development and cultivating a diverse and high-performing culture.
Expertise in both HR of one and managing teams with a focus on employee engagement, global recruiting, and succession planning. Known for forging crucial partnerships with industry leaders and key decision makers to implement a continuous improvement model. Managed HR operations for private sector companies and non-profit initiatives that expose global corruption, injustice, human rights violations, advance social impact and cultivate diversity in education, entrepreneurship and commerce.
🥇Core Competencies: Start-Up, Non-Profit, Tech & Growth Cultures | Policies & Procedures | Organizational Strategy | Operations Leadership | Employee Relations | Recruiting | Full Charge Financial Management | Payroll Processing | PEO Administration HRIS, LMS, ATS, EOR (Integration/Admin) | Corporate Communications | Conflicts Resolution | Benefits Administration | Total Rewards | Performance Management & Coaching | Contracts Negotiation | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | Culture Assessment & Development | Risk Management | Change Management | Analytics & Compliance Reporting | Team Training
Recent roles include:
✅ Director of People, Operations and Culture
✅ Global Director of Human Resources (26 countries)
✅ Founder and CEO of a business successfully acquired by private equity
✅ Managing Partner, Program Recruiter and Board Advisor
✅ Business advisor since 2012
Industry experience: Non-profit, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Educational Tech, Legal, HR Tech, IT, Logistics, Marketing, Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution.
💻 My tech stack includes administration, human resources, project management, financial, recruiting, marketing and creative tools: HRIS ▪ LMS ▪ PEO ▪ ATS ▪ Google Suite ▪ MS Office Suite ▪ QuickBooks ▪ Gusto ▪ Rippling ▪ Slack ▪ Asana ▪ Canva ▪ Basecamp ▪ Zoom ▪ Video Editing ▪ 15Five Performance Management ▪ SMM ▪ Prezi ▪ Calendly ▪ Zoho ▪ Docusign ▪ Mailchimp ▪ Constant Contact ▪ Calendly ▪ Deel ▪ ChatGPT ▪ HootSuite ▪ Remote.com
Professional Development
👩🎓SHRM Certification (In Progress) – SHRM-SCP Certification Study
👩🎓2023 HRCP Certifications: Employee Benefits, Employee Compensation, Employee Grievances & Discipline, Employee Relations & Employee Lifecycle, Talent and Performance Management, Employee Training and Development, Strategic HR Management. Organizational Leadership, Risk Management
👩🎓 Human Resources Management Coursera (2021) - University of Minnesota
👩🎓Operations Analytics Coursera (2019) – The Wharton School
👩🎓Six Sigma Principles Coursera (2019) - University System of Georgia
👩🎓Certificate in Business Administration & Management (2012 to 2018) – Launchpad 2X
👩🎓CEO Leadership - Strategy & Execution (2014 to 2015) – Institute of Entrepreneurship
👩🎓Marketing Coursera (2013) – The Wharton School
Honors:
🏆Atlanta Business Person of the Year nominee
🏆Upstart 100
🏆Executive of the Year
🏆Honored as Businessperson of the Future by Michael J. Coles College of Business
Languages: English (Fluent) | Spanish (Basic Conversation)
Philanthropy
🎗Advisor - State of Georgia Women in Business Committee
🎗Volunteer Managing Partner / Program Recruiter / Board Advisor - Launchpad2X
🎗Former Chairwoman of the World Chamber of Congress Women’s Committee
🎗Entrepreneurial Coach for Sprout.UP and Independent Youth (Mentoring Young Entrepreneurs across America)