Amazon

•	Developed and presented data-driven talent management guidance for Vice Presidents and Senior People Leaders, translating complex analytics into actionable business insights.
•	Led strategic HR and talent management initiatives, enhancing leadership development, succession planning, and diversity across a global organization of over 30,000 exempt leaders, resulting in marked performance and employee engagement improvements.
•	Pioneered an innovative succession planning strategy, significantly increasing the identification of successors for key roles, facilitating a more diverse and inclusive leadership pipeline, and improving talent movement.
•	Implemented strategic workforce planning and talent movement initiatives addressing rapid organizational growth, resulting in optimized talent distribution, enhanced diversity, and reduced attrition rates.
•	Developed and executed retention strategies focusing on engagement and development programs, increasing participation and fostering an inclusive culture that supports top talent retention and satisfaction.
•	Improved performance management processes to support underperforming team members more effectively, reducing disparities, and enhancing managerial competence in handling performance issues.
•	Led organizational design efforts to streamline operations, enhance leadership effectiveness, and ensure sustainable growth through data-driven decision-making.
•	Integrated doctoral studies in Engineering Management to adopt advanced talent planning strategies, enhancing organizational practices through active industry engagement and academic research insights.

Talent Management Leader

Philander Smith University

•	Designs and teaches courses in Business Administration, emphasizing real-world applications and critical thinking. 
•	Implemented innovative teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and engagement. 
•	Contributed to curriculum development and continuous improvement of academic programs. 
•	Mentor students, providing guidance and support for their academic and professional development.

Adjunct Professor

•	Led team development initiatives focusing on talent growth and performance, reducing turnover by 18%.
•	Implemented targeted training programs and mentorship initiatives that improved employee engagement and retention. 
•	Created and maintained a robust talent pipeline, ensuring 95% readiness for critical roles.
•	Developed a comprehensive succession planning strategy that identified and prepared high-potential employees for leadership positions. 
•	Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, achieving significant cost efficiencies by implementing proven methodologies and tools.

Operations Manager

Sheehan Pipe Line Construction Company

•	Administered and controlled complex project budgets ranging from $20M to $80M, ensuring meticulous development and execution within financial parameters.
•	Managed and aligned cross-functional teams with strategic business objectives, achieving a 7% budget savings on major projects.
•	Oversaw a team of 30 direct reports, effectively guiding performance through regular reviews and providing clear directive leadership to optimize team productivity.
•	Overhauled training processes, leading to a 50% reduction in new employee training time and daily operational cost savings of approximately $6k-$15k.
•	Played a pivotal role in the selection, testing, and recommendation of advanced systems management software, enhancing the retention of institutional knowledge and facilitating greater accessibility crucial for multi-million-dollar construction projects.

Field Human Resource Manager

Results driven Talent Management Leader at a Fortune 500 company with over 10 years’ combined experience in Talent Management, Project Management, and Strategic Operations. An energetic, self-driven, and organized professional with exceptional leadership skills, able to provide strategic guidance to senior leadership, deep dive data, and develop frameworks to align people strategies with business objectives. Possess strong analytical skills to measure program impact and present data in a clear and consider manner. Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.

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