Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid

• Built and led a high-performing People team, elevating clarity, accountability, and executive partnership.

Mar 2019 – Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Partnered with Joybird's executive leadership team to elevate the employee experience and drive strategy and results leading all people initiatives.
• Joybird is on a mission to reinvent the reality of shopping for home furnishings online. We are committed to developing innovative digital experiences that facilitate a 1:1 conversation with users, personalizing every interaction to support a core goal of allowing customers to express themselves through the physical spaces they occupy.

Nov 2018 – Mar 2019 · 4 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Worked cohesively with the HR and talent acquisition teams to ensure priorities were met in the absence of the organizations Head of HR. Focused primarily on employee relations, talent management and compliance. Formed strong relationships with employees on multiple teams.

Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 · 11 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

• This role allowed me the opportunity to provide intermittent strategy and support for the people function of a growing cannabis distribution company. Working with friends to help them achieve their vision was extremely rewarding.

May 2016 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Santa Monica, CA

• I joined Cypress Creek Renewables as the organizations first HR hire reporting to the CAO. My focus was on providing insight and direction on establishing priorities for the team and expertise on how to manage projects for the people function. Some achievements included creating new benefit offerings (401k match, tuition reimbursement, parental leave policy and wellness benefit) creating an enterprise-wide internship program and managing all ER issues for the organization. I built out and managed the talent acquisition function for the organization as we hired 620 employees in a 24 month period. This included managing building out SOP, implementing new ATS, creating training program on new process and system and leading a team of TA professionals. This role required the ability to execute rapidly.

Dec 2014 – Sep 2015 · 9 mos · greater chicago area

• Led employee culture initiatives and handled all things people oriented for fun fast-paced design firm. Focused on recruitment to build creative and account teams, developed new performance review process for one of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest companies. Created TED Talk Tuesdays and delivered training to the team.

Oct 2012 – Oct 2014 · 2 yrs

• Worked with a talented group of people committed to providing opportunities for creative minds to make and sell great art. Helped to foster a positive dynamic culture and handled all HR needs for the team.

Nov 2011 – Oct 2012 · 11 mos

• Promoted to specialized Employee Relations team. Led employee relations and provided specialized training for 14 different college campuses. Conducted comprehensive internal investigations into employee relations issues and ethical code violations to minimize legal risk for the organization. Managed ADAA Accommodation requests for employee population and assisted in responding to EEOC charges.

Nov 2007 – Nov 2011 · 4 yrs

• Drove the recruitment process of candidates and oversaw the execution of talent management for the organization during a high growth stage. Conducted presentations and acted as a strategic partner on the Executive Committee, Also handled and resolved employee relations issues, provided training to entire staff, and oversaw the administration of salary, compensation and benefits programs.

Oct 2005 – Nov 2007 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Boca Raton, FL

• Managed international seasonal staffing program recruiting over 120 employees from South Africa and Romania for the second largest country club in the U.S. Handled all of the HR needs for this staff including disciplinary issues, orientation, and employee activities. Trained management staff to ensure consistency with the organizations’ operational procedures and assisted managers with disciplinary issues and terminations. Conducted orientation, ran employee appreciation programs, and recruitment.

Oct 2001 – Oct 2005 · 4 yrs

• First HR leader for a growing startup! Rolled out and developed all HR practices and organizational policies for a young technology company. Developed and implemented employee review process and development/succession program. Coordinated incentive programs, handled recruitment during high growth phase, managed payroll and benefits administration, and conducted training.

Feb 2000 – Oct 2001 · 1 yr 8 mos