“You are not like other HR people I know”, people tell me. To me, this is evidence that I focus on that which is aligned and critically impactful for the business to achieve its objectives, not a generic HR “check-the-box agenda”.  I bring an innovative approach to responding to opportunities, situations, and challenges – perhaps all three wrapped into one!

 My background spans high-tech, service/logistics, and manufacturing from rapidly scaling global start-ups to large publicly traded companies, from bootstrap to PE and VC funded companies. I have worked with established leadership teams and new leadership teams, and a mix of both. I have ten years of experience reporting to the CEO/Founder as VP HR and have been an active member of the Senior Leadership Team in reviewing and developing strategy. I bring the best HR and leadership ideas and practices from all industries and companies – I am a lifelong seeker and learner of HR and leadership best practices.

 I believe in the KISS principle and seek the most impactful solutions and recommendations. A simple solution, program, or initiative will often result in greater acceptance and utilization – therefore it will be more impactful. Some can create complex, lengthy, and multi-tiered solutions assuming them to be more effective, oftentimes they are not.

 Certifications matter these days. I am certified as a Senior Professional in HR (SPHR), a Global Professional in HR (GPHR), and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) by the International Coach Federation (ICF). My toolset includes certification in DiSC, Five Behaviors of a Team (Lencioni), and Social Profile assessments. I have a Masters Degree in Human Resources and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.