Functional Skills
Artificial Intelligence
Agile Software Development
Project Management
Machine Learning
Talent Acquisition
Succession Planning
Digital Transformation
Customer Relationship Management
Performance Management
Robotic Process Automation
Predictive Analytics
Financial Management
Leadership Development
Operational Efficiency
Employee Engagement
Software Skills
PowerBI
Artificial Intelligence
Twilio
Machine Learning
SAP SuccessFactors
SAP CRM
ServiceNow
Data visualization
Certifications
CAPMCertified Associate in Project Management
ITILIT Infrastructure Library Certified
Sector Experience
Life Sciences & Pharma
Media & Entertainment
Retail
Technology
Travel & Hospitality
Languages
English
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Serbo-Croatian
Romanian
Russian
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Fortune 500
Experience
PERIN HR/X
Management Consulting
Founder & Managing Partner
3/2025 - Present
PERIN HR/X is a modern HR technology and transformation advisory firm, helping organizations navigate complex HR tech ecosystems and apply AI in ways that actually drive value. We specialize in aligning systems, data, and strategy across the hire-to-retire journey, with deep expertise in platforms like SuccessFactors, Workday, ServiceNow, and emerging AI-native tools. Currently, I'm focused on lining up clients, building the brand, and helping as many businesses as I can accelerate using technology they actually need.
Clear Voyage Consulting, LLC
Management Consulting
Head of Technology Innovation & AI Automation
10/2024 - 3/2025
• Co-leading a boutique HR & Talent Acquisition consultancy, addressing complex HR strategy, processes, technology, and innovation challenges for executive-level clients.
• Advising senior leadership on strategic adoption and organizational implications of emerging technologies including AI, LLMs, and automation.
• Building sophisticated talent ecosystems integrating SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, and advanced talent technologies to optimize recruiting processes and enhance business agility.
• Leading change management to drive sustainable adoption of technology-driven talent solutions.
• Deeply engaged in understanding the changes and challenges across HR and aligning the right partnerships to enable real success.
• Advising senior leadership on strategic adoption and organizational implications of emerging technologies including AI, LLMs, and automation.
• Building sophisticated talent ecosystems integrating SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, and advanced talent technologies to optimize recruiting processes and enhance business agility.
• Leading change management to drive sustainable adoption of technology-driven talent solutions.
• Deeply engaged in understanding the changes and challenges across HR and aligning the right partnerships to enable real success.
Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS)
Management Consulting
Vice President, Technology & Analytics Consulting
1/2022 - 10/2024
• Directed 15+ global multi-system transformations (5,000–130,000 employees) significantly improving talent acquisition operational efficiencies by 15–35%.
• Strategically guided Fortune 100 clients in implementing AI-driven recruitment technologies and advanced analytics (Examples of systems include: Eightfold, Paradox, Phenom, SmartRecruiters, Avature, Appcast, Joveo), aligning HR technology with core business objectives.
• Mentored global teams, strengthened client advisory relationships, and championed inclusive hiring through AI-driven DEI technology solutions.
• Engineered scalable processes leveraging automation, BI dashboards, and CRM systems, significantly improving candidate experience and recruiting ROI.
• Bridged people, processes, and technologies to build outside-the-box solutions that addressed specific business challenges for clients across multiple industries.
• Strategically guided Fortune 100 clients in implementing AI-driven recruitment technologies and advanced analytics (Examples of systems include: Eightfold, Paradox, Phenom, SmartRecruiters, Avature, Appcast, Joveo), aligning HR technology with core business objectives.
• Mentored global teams, strengthened client advisory relationships, and championed inclusive hiring through AI-driven DEI technology solutions.
• Engineered scalable processes leveraging automation, BI dashboards, and CRM systems, significantly improving candidate experience and recruiting ROI.
• Bridged people, processes, and technologies to build outside-the-box solutions that addressed specific business challenges for clients across multiple industries.
CnL Advisors
Management Consulting
Senior Engagement Manager (Independent Consultant
1/2020 - 1/2022
• Achieved a 10% increase in recruiting efficiency by integrating AI into Workday ATS.
• Provided strategic advisory for commercial software packaging and sales, significantly enhancing client capabilities in talent acquisition technologies.
• Served as an Advisory Board Member, assisting client organizations in navigating complex HR and recruiting challenges through strategic technology solutions.
• Provided strategic advisory for commercial software packaging and sales, significantly enhancing client capabilities in talent acquisition technologies.
• Served as an Advisory Board Member, assisting client organizations in navigating complex HR and recruiting challenges through strategic technology solutions.
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
Human Resources
Senior Director (VP), Global HR Strategy & Systems
1/2014 - 1/2020
• Successfully led global deployment of SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting, CRM, and onboarding solutions across 54 countries, impacting over 600 subsidiaries; significantly streamlined global HR processes.
• Influenced SAP executive product roadmaps, directly shaping strategic recruiting capabilities that delivered superior candidate experience and engagement. Was instrumental in ensuring GDPR readiness was a technically supported capability in SuccessFactors for Bertelsmann, a German-based company, as one example.
• Implemented advanced AI analytics frameworks, enhancing recruiting efficiency, diversity outcomes, and measurable business insights globally.
• Developed and led strategic employer branding, recruitment marketing, video interviewing, and integrated assessments, substantially boosting candidate attraction and quality.
• Spearheaded digital transformations, reducing recruitment costs through enhanced direct sourcing strategies, optimized social media presence, and advanced S
• Influenced SAP executive product roadmaps, directly shaping strategic recruiting capabilities that delivered superior candidate experience and engagement. Was instrumental in ensuring GDPR readiness was a technically supported capability in SuccessFactors for Bertelsmann, a German-based company, as one example.
• Implemented advanced AI analytics frameworks, enhancing recruiting efficiency, diversity outcomes, and measurable business insights globally.
• Developed and led strategic employer branding, recruitment marketing, video interviewing, and integrated assessments, substantially boosting candidate attraction and quality.
• Spearheaded digital transformations, reducing recruitment costs through enhanced direct sourcing strategies, optimized social media presence, and advanced S
Foot Locker
Human Resources
Director, Global Talent Management
1/2012 - 1/2014
• Designed and led the implementation of a global Talent Management framework, aligning employer branding, applicant tracking (TMP Talent Brew & Pereless Systems), and internal collaboration technologies. Transformed candidate experience to mobile accessible, increasing web conversion over 38% in the first month alone.
• Directed global change management initiatives, increasing internal talent mobility and employee retention.
• Enhanced global talent systems, driving improvements in performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement across corporate and retail environments. Fully digitized board room adoption of Talent processes by delivering talent review books via PDF's using iPads, ensuring confidentiality and sustainability.
• Directed global change management initiatives, increasing internal talent mobility and employee retention.
• Enhanced global talent systems, driving improvements in performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement across corporate and retail environments. Fully digitized board room adoption of Talent processes by delivering talent review books via PDF's using iPads, ensuring confidentiality and sustainability.
Foot Locker
Human Resources
Director, Corporate Talent Acquisition
1/2011 - 1/2012
• Led the strategic overhaul of Foot Locker's corporate Talent Acquisition function, significantly enhancing employer brand presence and sourcing effectiveness.
• Introduced and implemented strategic sourcing frameworks, analytics dashboards, and employer branding initiatives that measurably improved talent attraction, candidate quality, and hiring efficiencies.
• Leveraged data-driven decision-making processes to enhance recruiting effectiveness, positioning Talent Acquisition as a strategic partner to the business.
• Introduced and implemented strategic sourcing frameworks, analytics dashboards, and employer branding initiatives that measurably improved talent attraction, candidate quality, and hiring efficiencies.
• Leveraged data-driven decision-making processes to enhance recruiting effectiveness, positioning Talent Acquisition as a strategic partner to the business.
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
Human Resources
Vice President, HR Services
1/2010 - 1/2011
• Directed HR technology strategy development, social media recruiting innovations, and recruitment marketing, significantly positioning Bertelsmann as a global employer of choice.
• Grew HR consulting services in North America, expanding client engagements and revenue through innovative technology solutions.
● Director, HR Technology Services & Applicant Systems
• Grew HR consulting services in North America, expanding client engagements and revenue through innovative technology solutions.
● Director, HR Technology Services & Applicant Systems
ARVATO Digital Services (Bertelsmann)
Marketing
Head of Marketing
1/2005 - 1/2010
• Directed strategic marketing initiatives, digital marketing campaigns, and high-profile branding and rebranding initiatives, reporting directly to three CEOs.
• Managed complex multi-location rebranding projects, significantly elevating Arvato's North American market presence and brand identity.
• Implemented global social media strategies that increased talent acquisition and significantly improved employer branding internationally.
• Over the course of 6 years, I directly reported into 3 different CEO's for the same role, underscoring my ability to directly influence strategy with various leadership personalities.
• Managed complex multi-location rebranding projects, significantly elevating Arvato's North American market presence and brand identity.
• Implemented global social media strategies that increased talent acquisition and significantly improved employer branding internationally.
• Over the course of 6 years, I directly reported into 3 different CEO's for the same role, underscoring my ability to directly influence strategy with various leadership personalities.
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
Human Resources
Director, HR Services
1/2003 - 1/2010
• Managed end-to-end global software product transformation from legacy systems to modern SaaS solutions (.Net), improving compliance, scalability, and global usability.
• Led global product management teams across US, Germany, and Poland, managing multi million-dollar budgets and strategic client relationships.
• Led global product management teams across US, Germany, and Poland, managing multi million-dollar budgets and strategic client relationships.