Executive Overview
Connector. Energy creator. Performance driven. Delivers results through aligned talent and teams. Strategic and creative problem solver leading with a consultative approach and expertise in strategic planning, organization assessment, organization design, consulting, change transformation, talent planning, talent management, talent acquisition, culture shaping, leadership development, retail business transformation, planning and operations, facilitation, team effectiveness, communications, learning and developmen, and program management. Known for problem solving, influencing across all levels of the organization, building sustained relationships, connecting seemingly disparate pieces into a systemic and coordinated whole, building effective teams and engaging talent.
Career Timeline
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc.CurrentDec 2019–Present· 6 yrs 9 mos
- Chief Talent OfficerCurrentDec 2019–Present
- Dec 2016–Dec 2019· 3 yrs
- Chief People OfficerMar 2019–Dec 2019
- SVP Human Resources, AmericasDec 2016–Mar 2019
- Sep 2011–Nov 2016· 5 yrs 2 mos
- VP Human Resources & Organization EffectivenessSep 2014–Nov 2016
- HR Business Partner Leader (supporting CFO & CAO)2013–Aug 2014
- Senior Director, Organizational Development & ChangeSep 2011–2013
- Aug 2010–Oct 2016· 6 yrs 2 mos
- Guest HostAug 2010–Oct 2016
- Jun 2010–2015· 4 yrs 7 mos
- FounderJun 2010–2015
- Apr 2010–Sep 2011· 1 yr 5 mos
- Independent consultantApr 2010–Sep 2011
- 2007–Feb 2009· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Director, Information Technology2007–Feb 2009
- Jun 1997–2007· 9 yrs 7 mos
- Senior Manager, Human PerformanceJun 1997–2007
Education
Bachelor of Science Honors Degree
Sociology
University of Wisconsin-Madison