Brick Data Technology

Brick Data Technology is a $250M managed services firm which specializes in secure, performance-driven Cloud hosting and data management for the Life Sciences, Financial Services, and Legal Services industries, in the North and Latin American markets. Contracted, Full-time, Executive level Human Resource Leadership position, under the Scorched Talent, LLC umbrella. Position responsible for providing overall leadership, direction and all Human Resources related strategy and support. Position had oversight of 500 Sales, Service, and Technology Professionals located throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Oversight of 5 facilities, staff of 5 direct reports, and a budgetary responsibility of over $3 M.

Chief Human Resource Officer - Full Time, Interim

Scorched Talent, LLC

Scorched Talent, LLC specializes in providing interim Human Resource leadership solutions, tactical and strategic Talent Management Solutions, and Executive Recruitment services to the Private Equity, Medical Diagnostic Devices, Manufacturing, as well as other industries in the small-cap spaces (typically $5M - $2B).

Since 1/2021 - Have been acting as CHRO for Brick Data Technology, Inc., a Private Equity held Information Technology consulting firm, our largest client.

Principal HR and Talent Management Consultant

Deloitte

Deloitte is a $60B International professional services firm with 415,000 employees, globally.  While at Deloitte Consulting, held the title of Manager within their Human Capital Practice.  Responsibilities included, and not limited to: managing projects, building relationships with clients, developing talent, contributing to thought leadership, and supporting the development of Deloitte's Human Capital practice.

Manager - Human Capital Practice

General Motors

GMAC Home Services, later becoming Brookfield GRS (BGRS) was a $250MM division of Brookfield Asset Management.  GMAC Home Services, later BGRS is a leading global provider of real estate and relocation services.  Senior-level Human Resource Generalist position, with client population of 850 people, oversight of 7 facilities within North America and South America with a staff of 3 direct reports, and a budget of $1.250M.

Vice President of Human Resources - Americas - GMAC Home Services

Siemens

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics was a $6.5B division of Siemens Healthcare Sector, which manufactures and distributes Clinical Diagnostic devices and supplies.  Senior-level HR generalist position responsible for providing overall leadership, direction and all Human Resources related strategy and support.  Position had oversight of 3,500 Sales, Service, Supply Chain, Procurement, EH&S, Manufacturing and Distribution employees located throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile & Puerto Rico).  Oversight of 16 union/non-union manufacturing facilities, staff of 35 direct/indirect reports, and budgetary responsibility of over $5.2 M.

Head of Human Resources, Americas

VWR, part of Avantor

VWR International was a $4.5B manufacturer, distributor, and logistics provider of Medical and Laboratory supplies and devices and part of Private Equity Firm CD&R (Clayton, Dubilier & Rice).  Position had a client population of 1,250 people with a staff of 4 direct reports.  Supported Manufacturing and Distribution, Sales, Marketing, Service, and 5 Unionized facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, Americas

Compass Group USA

Human Resource Director - Corporate Resources

NextGen DNA

Executive Recruiter

AT&T

Human Resources Manager

Are you experiencing high turnover rates without a clear understanding of why employees are leaving or a process to retain them?

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💡 Let’s Normalize Sharing Interview Questions Beforehand! 💡
Imagine walking into an interview prepared, confident, and fully ready to share your story. That’s the power of sharing interview questions in advance. It’s a game-changer for candidates and interviewers, and here’s why every hiring team should make it a best practice.

1️⃣ Better Prepared Candidates, Richer Conversations 🗣️
Knowing the questions ahead of time empowers candidates to dive deep. They can prepare thoughtful examples, stories, and achievements to share in a more genuine, compelling way. No more scrambling for answers under pressure—it’s all about meaningful, valuable conversations. When candidates feel prepared, interviewers see their best selves.

2️⃣ Smooth, Structured Interviews 🗂️
When interviewers send questions in advance, they have to organize their thoughts and plan. This structure makes the interview flow smoothly, allowing interviewers to focus on responses rather than coming up with questions on the fly. The result? A more efficient, effective evaluation process where both sides can be truly engaged.

3️⃣ Encourages Candidate Curiosity 💡
Sharing that final question—"What questions do you have for me?"—reminds candidates to think critically about the role and company. This isn’t just a test of curiosity; it’s an invitation to show what they value, allowing interviewers a deeper glimpse into their priorities and thought processes.

4️⃣ Supports Inclusivity and Equity 🌍
Interviews are high-stakes situations, and providing questions upfront gives all candidates, especially neurodiverse or introverted individuals, an equitable chance to prepare. It levels the playing field and removes some of the inherent biases in traditional interview structures, making it easier for everyone to succeed.

What’s Your Take?

If you’re a recruiter or hiring manager, have you tried sharing interview questions beforehand? If so, what benefits or challenges did you experience? If not, what’s holding you back? Let’s discuss how we can make the interview process fairer and more effective for everyone involved. 🚀

Candidates, if you’ve experienced an interview where you received questions upfront, how did it change your experience? Let’s hear your story in the comments! 👇

Let’s work together to build a new standard in hiring—one that’s more equitable, insightful, and rewarding for everyone. 🌟

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ThriveHR, Inc.

ThriveHR (www.thrivehrco.com) is your HR Growth Partner. We shape your people strategies "From Seed to Success." Our expertise has helped build many A-List startups, both domestically and internationally. We offer tailored HR solutions designed to support your business at every stage of growth. 

ThriveHR has played an instrumental role in helping start-ups successfully grow from just a few employees to hundreds. Our track record shows we understand what your company needs, often before you do. 

Let ThriveHR guide your startup's success.

PARTIAL LIST OF SUCCESSES: Openly,  Tech Superpowers, Smart Spaces, Neurala, Wellframe, World Energy,  Mimecast, Tradier, Super, Woodpecker, Lexalytics, OnCorps, Machinery Partners, Genception Bio, nToggle, FogPharma, Velico Medical, 121 Bio, ObserveIt, Mapquest, HarvardNet, TopicalNet, JumpTap and many more.

Founder & CEO

Openly

Strategic Human Resources Advisor

Interim Head of People Ops - a member of the Executive Team reporting to the CEO.

Built people strategy from scratch to support the overall business plan. 

Hired 100+ employees in 12 months and maintained a 93% employee satisfaction rate and 3% turnover

Partnered with executives to design equitable and competitive reward and recognition programs that attract potential hires and motivate and retain high performing talent 

Developed HR planning models to identify competency, knowledge, and talent gaps and developed specific succession plans for key roles

Built appropriate HR policies, processes, and reporting metrics that measured and tracked organizational effectiveness

Head of People and Culture, Consultant

Machinery Partner

Building an online digital marketplace to sell, finance, service, and support machinery for small business owners starting with heavy equipment. Disrupting physical dealerships with tech-forward approaches and selling direct from the manufacturer.

Chief People Officer - Fractional

Woodpecker

Founded in Boston in early 2017, Woodpecker is revolutionizing the archaic document automation industry by using patented AI & machine learning technology.

Advisor to CEO, Board Member (Acquired by MyCase)

Wellframe

Wellframe Inc., a digital health company, mobilizes health plans and care delivery organizations to transform and amplify the impact of care management.

Human Resources Advisor

Neurala

Neurala, named one of the 50 most influential companies in the robotics and AI industry. Neurala, Inc.  The Neurala Brain is based on technology initially developed for NASA, DARPA and the U.S. Air Force and is now deployed commercially on over a million smart devices.

Head of People Operations

World Energy, LLC

World Energy has been at the forefront of biodiesel commercialization, playing critical roles in manufacturing, distribution, market development, and international trade.

Head of Human Resources - Human Resources Advisor

Velico Medical, Inc.

Velico Medical, Inc. is a private, pre-clinical medical technology company focused on applying proprietary technologies to improve the quality, availability, and economics of platelets and plasma  (human blood components)  for transfusion.

Vice President of Human Resources

nToggle, Inc

ObserveIT - Identify & Eliminate Insider Threat

22x Fractional HR Expert for Startups - from Seed Round to Post-Acquisition | GROW Thriving Cultures | Empowering People for Success | Founder/CEO of ThriveHR, Inc | Ann Walsh, LLC | Robots.Jobs, Inc

As the Founder and CEO of ThriveHR -with over 20 years of scaling A-list companies, I am passionate about people and dedicated to elevating startups to unparalleled heights. 

At ThriveHR, we're more than just an HR consultancy - we're your dedicated growth partners. Our team has a passion for people that drives us to elevate startups and fast-growing companies to new heights of success.

Our Approach:
We integrate seamlessly with your team, providing strategic HR leadership that aligns with your business goals. By fostering people-centric cultures, we unlock the full potential of your workforce and organization.

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