Jul 2019 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr · San Francisco Bay Area

• I work with mid-career rising talent in the HR profession who aspire towards bigger functional leadership roles, to VP+ levels. As an organizational psychologist, I utilize an action-oriented coaching and counseling process to help clients ask bigger questions and achieve bigger results. As a former CHRO, I have a long list of talent I've developed in my teams over the years who I'm proud to say have gone further to prominent leadership roles in the HR profession.
• Contact me if you'd like to schedule a free initial exploratory conversation.

Nov 2018 – Aug 2019 · 9 mos · Palo Alto, CA

• As global head of People Operations for Confluent, I led the team that supports and develops great people who help businesses accelerate their digital transformation through real-time data streaming. During my tenure, I'm proud to have grown the company from 400 employees to nearly 1,000 in over a dozen countries worldwide, while tripling the size of the HR and Talent Acquisition team, introducing technology and HR process, and maintaining the company's very strong values and culture.

Jun 2015 – Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Mountain View, California

• Head of Human Resources for Quotient (NYSE: QUOT), a leading mid-sized digital promotions, media and analytics company connecting brands, retailers, and shoppers through O&O apps, loyalty programs, and 3rd party e-commerce sites. Responsible for end-to-end global people operations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, workplace operations, and CSR/philanthropy. Chair of 401(K) Committee.
• Started as Sr. Director and was promoted to VP/Head of HR position within one year.

Jan 2011 – Jan 2014 · 3 yrs · San Jose, CA

• Global Business HR team leader for Enterprise Software Product Solutions organization (Development, Customer Success, Product Management, Marketing, and CTO) supporting 2100 employees in US, India, Europe & Israel. Sat on HR Leadership Team.
• Was promoted from Director level within one year and given broader responsibility.

Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr · Cupertino, CA

• Partnered with executives in Personal Systems Group to deliver organizational strategy and workforce plans affecting an $18B business operation. Responsible for Americas Region HR for Supply Chain Management, Customer Experience & Warranty Services, and US Retail Sales, covering 750 employees.

Jan 2006 – Jan 2009 · 3 yrs · San Jose, CA

• Pioneered HR for Emerging Technologies Group (ETG), an internal venture incubator for start-up businesses. Supported cross-functional team of Product, Sales, Marketing, and Business Integration. Ramped team from 20 to 300 in 18 months.
• Also held role in Talent Management/Leadership Assessment team.

Jan 1996 – Jan 2006 · 10 yrs · Pasadena, CA

• Advanced through roles in Talent Management/L&D and HR Business Partnership. Promoted three times and relocated twice in both HQ and Field Sales HR assignments in NYC, VA, and CA. Led HR team supporting a several billion-dollar business of 450 employees.

Jan 1992 – Jan 1996 · 4 yrs · Norwalk, CT

• Led consulting engagements and developed new business at a leading global human resource management consulting firm of industrial and organizational psychologists. Partnered with Fortune 100 clients in a variety of public and private sector industries. Constructed and scientifically validated talent acquisition selection tools.

Jan 1987 – Jan 1992 · 5 yrs · Farmington, CT

• Conducted quantitative research studies on life insurance agent and sales manager effectiveness and engagement for member companies at the leading global trade association for the life insurance industry. Constructed and scientifically validated psychometric assessments for selection and hiring of insurance agents and managers.