Symcor

Partner to the Senior Leadership team supporting an organization of ~2,000 employees, providing strategic business support, leadership, change management, and program development while driving a mission of change and transformation initiatives. 

* Redesigned and contemporized the Performance Management program.  Simplified the rating system and process, introduced regular check ins all while maintaining pay for performance philosophy. 
* Optimized HR service delivery by surveying leaders to assess business support and service delivery.  * * Feedback resulted in formation of dedicated HR Operations team to ensure execution of standardized processes as well as HR Business Partnership support evolving from transactional to proactive partner/strategist.  
* Spearheaded leadership development programs in partnership with external vendor to address gaps in leadership capability:
‐ Senior Leadership Development Series; 8-month program including 360 Leadership Circle Profile – overall satisfaction score of 4.9/5
‐ Leader as Coach for all people managers – overall satisfaction score of 4.85/5
‐ Impact & Influence for professional-level staff – overall satisfaction score of 5/5

Director, People & Organizational Development

GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (acquired by Wells Fargo March 2016)

Partnered with US Operations and COEs, supporting the President/CEO and 400 staff, including GE Capital Risk Organization. 

* Developed and executed plans to support business imperatives:
‐ Leveraged data to realign and deploy the sales function optimally, driving growth in core and new markets. 
‐	Reorganized Wholesale Operations, strengthened Customer Care, and outsourced work to save $800K in costs. 

* Drove cultural momentum to make CDF “The place to work” through programs such as The Corporate Olympian.  Feedback from senior leaders include: improvements in quality/duration of sleep, improved nutrition, increases in both physical activity and energy.
* Coached employees as part of the LEAP and RISE programs that supported accelerated leadership development.
* Developed staffing plans to build a robust candidate pipeline, resulting in a 10% increase of graduate/millennial hires.
* Led the successful transition of employees to Wells Fargo with minimal attrition, while maintaining franchise value.

Director, Human Resources

SunOpta Inc.

Mandated to build, synergize and deliver HR policies and programs North American wide to support the organization’s growth imperative. Reported to the CEO and member of the Corporate Senior Leadership team of ~1,000 employees.  Led and coached regional HR Directors on key initiatives such as global job evaluation and performance management.  Defined and implemented a successful Short-Term Disability Program for employees across the Canadian Operations.

Director, Corporate Human Resources

Symcor Inc.

Streamlined the implementation of new/revised HR policies, programs, and procedures.
Collaborated with regional HR managers on project implementation and tactical follow-up.
Supported the Executive team for the Payment Processing and Customer Communications Services Operations.

Senior Manager HR, Canadian Operations

Progressed to senior management roles spanning line of business HR Manager support to Organizational Development/Learning & Development for the enterprise; approximately 6,000 employees. Trusted Advisor to both senior leaders and regional HR Managers.  Drove organizational change, employee engagement and built skill and leadership capability.

* Spearheaded the implementation of cost-effective strategies and programs across areas such as succession planning/talent management, rewards and recognition, and performance management.
* Project managed the conduction of Employee Opinion Survey; led multiple Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives.

Director, Organizational Development & Talent Management (Interim)

Manager, Organizational Development

Manager Human Resources

Patheon Inc.

Reported to the SVP, Global Human Resources and member of the Corporate Senior Leadership Team.  Built the site Human Resources team/capability to support aggressive plans around talent, organizational effectiveness and business growth. Accountable for talent acquisition, development and engagement/retention. Role evolved to more Corporate and global support, including acquisitions and delivery of consistent HR programs.

Director Corporate Human Resources

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Manager, Human Resources

Accomplished Senior HR and Talent Leader with 25+ years’ progressive experience spanning various industries and global matrixed organizations. Trusted advisor to senior leaders and C-level decision makers.  Recognized for defining innovative strategies to support business imperatives, culture transformation and talent management. Design and delivery of programs while maintaining alignment with the corporate vision. Engaging leader with a solid track record of successfully building and developing high-performing HR teams, fostering inclusive cultures and work environments, and mobilizing stakeholders around a common vision.

Core Expertise: 
Strategic Planning & Execution	
Talent Management 
Learning & Development 
Culture Transformation 
Leadership Development
Executive Coaching
Employee Experience 
Project & Program Management
Change Management 
Mergers & Acquisitions

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