Jun 2018 – May 2019 · 11 mos · Moutain View, CA

• Since we began as the Google self-driving car project in 2009, we’ve been determined to bring self-driving technology to the world. We believe that fully self-driving cars will save lives and give everyone greater freedom to go from place to place, regardless of their ability to drive.
• As Chief People Officer, partner with Waymo’s CEO to rapidly scale the company by identifying the world’s best talent and bringing them to Waymo.
• Serve as a key contributor to Waymo’s leadership team as well as an architect, champion and defender of Waymo’s culture, values and diversity.
• Build and mentor the people team in addition to driving HR strategy and operations to support Waymo’s mission to make it safe and easy for everyone to get around—without the need for anyone in the driver’s seat.
• Join us and help make it easier and safer for everyone to get around: https://waymo.com/joinus/

Oct 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 7 mos · Silicon Valley

• Since July 2017, serve as an Operating Partner to SignalFire a prominent Data + Talent led VC that is paving a new way to solve the pain points that entrepreneurs face when they start and as they scale. Additionally, has served as a strategic advisor to various VC firms throughout Silicon Valley, including Foundation Capital, West and other VCs. Deeply passionate about coaching and advising founders and startups as they experience rapid growth.

Sep 2017 – May 2018 · 8 mos

• Partnered directly with the Founders of Cruise to help scale the company and ensure Cruise had the right talent to create a driverless future.
• Developed and implemented strategic HR processes, innovative talent management and best-of-class people operations that promoted innovation and entrepreneurship.

Apr 2007 – Jun 2017 · 10 yrs 2 mos · Los Gatos, CA

• ► Chief Talent Officer (CHRO) | 10/2012 - 6/2017
• ► VP of Talent & HR | 4/2011 - 10/2012
• ► Director of HR | 4/2007 - 4/2011
• Served as a trusted business partner to CEO and accompanying C-Suite. Worked across the C, VP and Director-level to provide business strategy, executive coaching and exemplary execution.
• Created and led Netflix’s organizational design, in addition to teaming to lead and drive culture, as we transformed Netflix through 3 distinct strategy shifts: (1) DVD to Streaming, (2) Domestic Streaming to Global and (3) Content Distributor to Content Creator
• Scaled and developed Netflix’s human capital function to a sophisticated, innovative and more impactful partner… Provided proactive executive coaching and leadership throughout the company… Created a unique decentralized model of ownership… Proactively sought ways to improve culture year after year after year… Was a key leader in driving rapid global growth from $1B to $8.8B+ in revenue and from 300 to 3,200+ employees.
• Due to widespread recognition of Netflix’s innovation in Human Capital practices, was sought out as a speaker and strategic panelist.

Dec 2004 – Apr 2007 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Rochester, New York Area

• Served as a key strategic advisor and partner to global senior leadership team, ensuring organizational structure and culture were performing at max calibration so aggressive business goals could be achieved.
• Built out Bausch & Lomb’s HR function for the Surgical and Refractive division in order to sustain the company’s rapid growth and support the company’s “5 for 5” initiative (achieving $5B in sales in 5 years). Also overhauled this key divisions marketing function, then partnered with new CMO to implement go-to-market strategies in order to achieve aggressive sales targets.
• Directed all HR functions within the Surgical and Refractive businesses as well as additional responsibilities of business strategy, executive coaching and sales across all three business units: Pharmaceuticals, Contact Lenses and Surgical Medical Devices. Specialized in compensation & benefits; created Global Compensation Principles for select business units.

Jan 1999 – Jan 2004 · 5 yrs

• Delivered high-level HR and business consultation and direction for decentralized senior leadership and 800 employees. Partnered with senior leadership to ensure execution of key business objectives. Built out HR functions: talent acquisition, talent operations, compensation & benefits, L&D, employee relations and more.

Mar 1997 – Oct 1999 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Boston, MA

• More than 20 years ago, jumped into the HR world as Director of HR for a nonprofit that is working to close the opportunity gap through exceptional work and support services. Set up HR function for West Coast operations, then led HR across 4 states. Served as a business partner to 7 Multi-State General Managers.

Jan 1991 – Jan 1996 · 5 yrs · Richmond, Virginia Area

• Rapidly promoted through positions of increased responsibility and oversight. Led a team of managers and up to 90 staff. Held full P&L responsibility for business unit generating $18M in sales. Managed all daily operations, executing on core cost management, sales growth, customer service index, merchandising, inventory, receiving and shrink prevention.
• Executed Grand Opening of 5 high-volume retail stores across multiple states in order to support rapid U.S. growth. Took on underperforming stores, turning around performance in 6 - 18 months.