Areas of Expertise
An organization doesn't exist without its people.
My Organizational Development & Human Resources philosophies are focused on humanistic and holistic values and objectives.
Your people are your TRIBE.
Human Resources & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 10 YEARS
- Organizational Structure & Workflow Processes
- Operational Process Review
- Executive & Management Orientation
- Department Development & Budgeting
- Hiring Strategies & Process Implementation
- Federal & State Compliance Requirements
- Personnel Filing Management (HRIS)
- Career Succession Planning, Training & Education
RECRUITING & HIRING | 12 YEARS
- W2 Full-Time / Part-Time Employees & Temp / Temp-to-Hire
- 1099 Freelance / Contract / Consultants
- Offer Letter / Contract Development
- Employee Relocations & Salary Negotiation
- Skills Testing & Behavioral Interviewing
- Reference & Background Checks
- Employment Branding & Diversity Hiring Initiatives
POLICIES & PROCEDURES | 9 YEARS
- Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct Development
- Compliant Operational and Workplace Policies & Procedures
- Training Manual Implementation
- New Hire Onboarding & Reporting Policies
TALENT MANAGEMENT | 6 YEARS
- Team Building & Employee Engagement
- Performance Reviews & Evaluations
- Employee Termination & Exit Interviews
- Mediation/Conflict Resolution & Risk Management
BENEFITS & PAYROLL MANAGEMENT | 5 YEARS
- System Implementations & Conversions
- PEO Comparison & Selection
- Fringe Benefit & Incentive Programs
- Employer Contribution Budgets
- Unemployment Insurance
- Workers' Compensation Claims
- Vendor Relationship Management
Work with, not for.
If more individuals knew the truth about the way that companies hire, they would be better prepared to avoid a lot of stress and wasted time during their career search.
I work to empower people to have complete control in their career and work lives.
CAREER CONSULTING | 10 YEARS
- Career Transition Assessments
- Job Search Guidance
- Interview Coaching
- Network Building
- Resume Writing & Review
- Portfolio Development & Critique
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 8 YEARS
Creating experiences and opportunities for youth, minorities, military veterans & long-term unemployed/underemployed individuals, to find sources of income, education and independence.
- Professional Conferences
- Workshops & Seminars
- Meetups
- Networking Events
- Hiring & Job Fairs
EXECUTIVE COACHING | 8 YEARS
Executive coaching & training designed to help organizations evolve with the future of work.
- Leadership / People Management
- Behavioral Economics
- Employment Law Compliance
- Team Building & Employee Engagement
- Organizational Structure
- Work-Life Balance / Self-Care
- Interview Training
- Hiring Best Practices
Everything connects.
Bringing people together creates opportunities and opens doors to new ways of thinking.
Communities really can change the world.
Community Building & Engagement | 11 YEARS
- Event Production
- Program Development & Management
- Professional Association Development (Co-Founder SRNC)
- Membership Engagement
Civic Technology &Citizen Engagement | 6 YEARS
Connecting tech communities to organizations that improve the lives of citizens and help local city governments run more efficiently; through open data & government transparency initiatives.
- Code For America (Chicago & New York City)
- NYC BigApps
- DataKind
- Civic Hall
- Civic Workforce
- Civic Tech NYC
COWORKING | 4 YEARS
- Process & Procedure Development
- Day-to-Day Business Operations
- Strategic Community Engagement
- Event & Programming Management
- Membership Recruitment & Retention
- Workspace Experience Design
CONSULTANT
CONTRACTOR
CONTRIBUTOR
For the last 12 years I have worked as a consultant, a contractor, and a contributor for various institutions, from Fortune 500 companies to startup organizations.
I help to build and strengthen internal infrastructures through organizational development philosophies, focused on humanistic & holistic values and objectives.
Currently, I am focused on small to medium sized businesses, with under 100 employees, that are ready to start hiring to scale.
WHEN IN DOUBT, I ALWAYS RETURN TO MY CORE VALUES. IN EVERYTHING I DO.
Authenticity & Transparency
Trust. Loyalty. Sincerity. Communication. Honesty. Consistency. Boldness. Bravery. Legitimacy. Accountability.
Connection & Community
Support. Dependability. Collaboration. Encouragement. Acknowledgement. Resources. Assistance. Inclusion.
Change & Impact
Understanding. Empathy. Empowerment. Respect. Evolution. Growth. Enlightenment. Learning. Diversity. Accessibility. Appreciation. Leadership.
Freedom & Flexibility
Independence. Autonomy. Opportunity. Ability. Creativity. Ideation. Ownership. Execution. Experimenting. Justice. Versatility.