Functional Skills

Benchmarking
Compensation Strategy
Employee Engagement
Employee Retention
Leadership Development
Learning & Development
Operational Efficiency
Organizational Design
Organizational Leadership
Performance Management
Project Management
Strategic Sourcing
Talent Acquisition
Training and Coaching
Recruiting Process Design

Software Skills

Salesforce
Microsoft Office
Asana
ADP
Canva
Confluence
Data visualization
DocuSign
Dropbox
G Suite
SurveyMonkey
Snowflake
Smartsheet
LinkedIn API
Outlook

Certifications

PHRProfessional in Human Resources

Sector Experience

Business Services
Life Sciences & Pharma
Social & Public Sector
Technology
Transportation & Logistics

Experience

Hence Talent Human Resources
Founder & Principal
9/2024 - Present
We help leaders build capable teams through robust recruiting and expert HR guidance.

3PL-tech start-up Start-Up
Head of Talent and Corporate HR
1/2023 - 9/2024
• Built and scaled comprehensive HR organization from the ground up, encompassing talent acquisition, people operations, employee experience, and compliance across four locations
• Owned design and implementation of streamlined recruiting for all departments from sourcing to offer closure, managing internal recruiters, office and department build-outs, revamping talent ops and partnering with hiring managers
• Developed and executed comprehensive talent management strategy including compensation modeling, performance management, and succession planning. Condensed hiring process length by 50% and improved offer acceptance by 20%
• Led implementation of Lattice platform for performance monitoring, feedback, and employee effectiveness tracking
• Partnered with executives on organizational design, talent assessment, and strategic workforce planning
•Shaped company culture through development of mission/vision/values, launch of Culture Committee and Affinity groups, and embedding DEI

Koalafi Human Resources
Head of Recruiting, HR Talent Team Leader
7/2021 - 1/2023
• Scaled recruiting function 10X, managing 10 geographically dispersed team members, implementing systems and KPIs to meet hiring targets of 30/month with 80+ open requisitions across GTM, Engineering, Operations, Finance and HR
• Led executive searches for C-suite positions while serving as strategic partner to leadership team
• Designed compensation strategy including market benchmarking, offer standardization, and variable compensation planning
• Established employer branding initiatives including candidate experience improvements, partnerships, marketing collateral, and internship program development
• Transformed people operations including onboarding, performance reviews, and termination processes
• Facilitated leadership development through training programs, designed content and facilitated executive off-sites
• Managed budget, including 30% reduction in agency spend, overhauled collection and analysis of data and reporting

Brattle Group Human Resources
Manager, Talent Acquisition
6/2020 - 7/2021
• Directed comprehensive talent acquisition roadmap for hiring across North America, Europe and Australia
• Managed full-cycle consulting recruitment of 25-40 Research Analysts and campus recruiting for 10-15 Internship roles per season, including transition to virtual recruitment
• Implemented metrics-driven recruiting processes and systems to improve operational efficiency
• Launched innovative talent pipeline programs to strengthen competitive advantage in key markets
• Led DEI initiatives including inclusive hiring practices and cross-functional committee work
• Developed and delivered interview training programs to enhance hiring manager effectiveness

SQZ Biotechnologies Start-Up
Culture & People Specialist
6/2018 - 6/2020
Culture & People Manager, Talent Acquisition June 2018 – June 2020 Culture & People Specialist February 2017 – June 2018
• Scaled organization from 30 to 100+ employees while fostering a collaborative culture and operational excellence
• Built comprehensive HR infrastructure including recruiting, benefits, performance management, and employee engagement
• Managed full talent acquisition lifecycle with average 18-20 requisitions, achieving 75-day time to hire
• Developed employer brand strategy including career page development and external partnerships for talent pipelines
• Led HR operations including budgeting, talent management, and business partner support

Wounded Warrior Project Human Resources
Recruitment & Outreach Specialist
11/2013 - 2/2017
• Delivered comprehensive career counseling to warriors transitioning into roles at varied levels and across industries.
• Provided individual assessments, resume coaching, interview preparation, and networking guidance.
• Office Lead responsible for evaluating, maintaining, and advancing culture, development and delivery of monthly event series, employee relations measures, and leadership for the Boston team.
• Designed large-scale hiring events, specialized trainings, and employment workshops on diverse learning topics.
• Recruited new participants and placed job 50-100 seekers in employment per year

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Human Resources
Human Capital Associate
2/2011 - 5/2013
• Led employee engagement, benefits, and personnel processes for over 40 staff in two offices. Established standard operating procedures and processes for a new HR department, including performance reviews, employee engagement, and transition management including a period of organizational restructuring.
• Managed the full hiring cycle from crafting job descriptions to recruitment, interviews, and offer packages. Hired 70% of staff at departure with 98% offer acceptance rate.
• Led intern and volunteer programs, new-hire orientations, staff development initiatives, and training curriculum

Food Bank For New York City Human Resources
Recruitment Associate
6/2010 - 1/2011
Recruited, trained and managed relationships with school stakeholders for childhood nutrition program.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON FOUNDATION Data Science / Analytics
Industry Intern
6/2009 - 9/2009
Collected and analyzed data relating to food access and childhood nutrition programs.