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HR System Implementation
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Google Docs
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Google Cloud Platform
Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Adobe Premier Pro
Adobe Creative Cloud
DocuSign
Typeform
Asana
Canva
Dropbox
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Polymath Consultant LLC
Human Resources
PEOPLE & CULTURE CONSULTANT & COACH
9/2023 - Present
Fractional People & Culture (Human Resources) services, including strategy and organizational development, plus leadership coaching for entrepreneurs and leadership in startup or small- to mid-size companies. Specialties include:
• Organizational health audit, SWOT analysis, and recommendations.
• HR/People strategic planning, including functional framework development and implementation.
• Mission, vision, & values, leadership competencies, and employee value proposition development.
• Employee experience design; cultural (onboarding, policies, offsites) and physical (workspace configuration).
• Coaching for professional and personal growth.
• HRIS management, including IT resource provisioning.
• Organizational health audit, SWOT analysis, and recommendations.
• HR/People strategic planning, including functional framework development and implementation.
• Mission, vision, & values, leadership competencies, and employee value proposition development.
• Employee experience design; cultural (onboarding, policies, offsites) and physical (workspace configuration).
• Coaching for professional and personal growth.
• HRIS management, including IT resource provisioning.
MeUndies (E-commerce)
Human Resources
VICE PRESIDENT, PEOPLE OPERATIONS
1/2023 - 6/2023
People Operations team leader and partner to the CEO for all strategic HR initiatives.
• Revamped the company's talent acquisition, employee experience, and DEI strategies by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the company's culture, systems, and processes to identify strengths, weaknesses, and its authentic identity.
• Partnered with C-suite executives and leadership peers to provide guidance and coaching, resulting in strengthened employee-manager relationships and improved employee performance.
• Redesigned the performance management system to incorporate measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) and promote a more objective, transparent, and equitable evaluation process.
• Crafted a tailored management training program to educate new managers and enhance the skills of experienced ones.
• Revamped the company's talent acquisition, employee experience, and DEI strategies by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the company's culture, systems, and processes to identify strengths, weaknesses, and its authentic identity.
• Partnered with C-suite executives and leadership peers to provide guidance and coaching, resulting in strengthened employee-manager relationships and improved employee performance.
• Redesigned the performance management system to incorporate measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) and promote a more objective, transparent, and equitable evaluation process.
• Crafted a tailored management training program to educate new managers and enhance the skills of experienced ones.
Entertainment
Human Resources
SENIOR DIRECTOR, TALENT
4/2022 - 1/2023
Partner to the CEO for all HR matters, leadership coaching, and employee experience initiatives.
• Rebranded the HR department to suit BOND's unique culture and vision for the people operations strategy.
• Coached managers on the use of emotional intelligence (EQ) and compassion to achieve desired outcomes when handling employee relations matters.
• Created and implemented a comprehensive onboarding program aimed at providing new hires with a warm and supportive introduction, setting them on the path to success from day one.
• Rebranded the HR department to suit BOND's unique culture and vision for the people operations strategy.
• Coached managers on the use of emotional intelligence (EQ) and compassion to achieve desired outcomes when handling employee relations matters.
• Created and implemented a comprehensive onboarding program aimed at providing new hires with a warm and supportive introduction, setting them on the path to success from day one.
The Garcia Companies & Seven Bucks Companies (Entertainment)
Human Resources
DIRECTOR of PEOPLE & CULTURE
11/2020 - 3/2022
Member of the leadership team and trusted partner to Chairwoman and CEO on people operations and organizational development strategy and implementation.
• Advised and coached the executive team on strategic, compassionate, and culture-conscious people management.
• Created and implemented corporate policies, procedures, and performance management system for The Garcia Companies, Seven Bucks Companies, and GSTQ (e-commerce startup).
• Partnered with IT on security protocols, resource management, onboarding, and support workflow.
• Advised and coached the executive team on strategic, compassionate, and culture-conscious people management.
• Created and implemented corporate policies, procedures, and performance management system for The Garcia Companies, Seven Bucks Companies, and GSTQ (e-commerce startup).
• Partnered with IT on security protocols, resource management, onboarding, and support workflow.
Congruity360 LLC (formerly "KNJ360" and "KNJ") (Technology)
Human Resources
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
12/2013 - 6/2020
As confidant and trusted advisor, supported leadership with the advancement of the company's vision by developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining corporate strategic initiatives relating to human resources, compliance, and culture.
• Brought structure and strategy to the HR function to improve engagement, morale, and communication.
• Designed and implemented a 2-year performance enhancement training and certification program for employees with almost 90% investment savings to the company.
• Assembled and led the Information Security Council (ISC) responsible for establishing standard operating procedures, human resource management, and information security controls.
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER ("KNJ360") Worked in tandem with KNJ360 CEO to craft and support strategic initiatives relating to the KNJ360 brand. Led the brand integration and transition initiatives. Oversaw and directed the SOC 2 compliance team and audits. Participated in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence efforts.
• Secured $10M in annual revenue six years in a row by successfully leading the ISC through compliance audits.
• Unified the KNJ360 and Congruity360 teams to create a common culture to endure after an acquisition.
DIRECTOR of HR, MARKETING & COMPLIANCE ("KNJ") Responsible for human resources management, internal and external communications, employer branding, policy creation, and SOC 2 compliance audits.
• Spearheaded the company's employer branding campaign to showcase its u
• Brought structure and strategy to the HR function to improve engagement, morale, and communication.
• Designed and implemented a 2-year performance enhancement training and certification program for employees with almost 90% investment savings to the company.
• Assembled and led the Information Security Council (ISC) responsible for establishing standard operating procedures, human resource management, and information security controls.
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER ("KNJ360") Worked in tandem with KNJ360 CEO to craft and support strategic initiatives relating to the KNJ360 brand. Led the brand integration and transition initiatives. Oversaw and directed the SOC 2 compliance team and audits. Participated in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence efforts.
• Secured $10M in annual revenue six years in a row by successfully leading the ISC through compliance audits.
• Unified the KNJ360 and Congruity360 teams to create a common culture to endure after an acquisition.
DIRECTOR of HR, MARKETING & COMPLIANCE ("KNJ") Responsible for human resources management, internal and external communications, employer branding, policy creation, and SOC 2 compliance audits.
• Spearheaded the company's employer branding campaign to showcase its u