Case Studies

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Partnered with Interim ED at large social services non-profit to assess organizational challenges and implement tailored processes for goal setting and alignment, competency development, and performance management. Applied change management best practices to oversee implementation and training on new technology and ensure successful process rollout to 500+ employees.  

 Synthesized feedback from stakeholder interviews for a for-profit interiors integrator and shared actionable recommendations to support CEO’s vision for shift in go to market strategy; Facilitated workforce planning, goal setting and alignment exercises, and leadership planning; Supported HR in creating a scorecard to track key metrics, implement technology solutions, and shared recommendations for HR function’s growth.  

Helped tech start-up through a period of rapid growth by transitioning HR oversight from the Founders, establishing HR infrastructure,  and providing 1-1 coaching to early employees as they transitioned into new roles; Supported CEO and COO with organizational development initiatives to scale and move into new geographic markets and in navigating complex employee relations issues. 

Provided ongoing generalist support to COO and CEO of educational podcast company to enhance team effectiveness, successfully manage complex ER issues, advise and navigate through organizational development changes, develop an onboarding intranet, upgrade performance management processes, and streamline goal-setting, leading to more aligned and effective goals.  

 Led PEO selection and implementation for non-profit client organization, achieving goal of addressing compliance gaps, increasing self-service system utilization, and reducing costs; Partnered with stakeholders to configure modules and drive system optimization to meet functional and reporting needs; Facilitated system onboarding, training, and post-implementation support to ensure successful implementation.

Facilitated a two-day off-site program for newly formed leadership team at tech start-up including team building and collaboration exercises, role and responsibilities clarification, brainstorming, and identification of norms and shared values, and developing strategy to scale and expand into new geographic markets. 

Collected 360 feedback and conducted leadership assessment at a non-profit art center to identify key strengths and development opportunities to support a member of the leadership team in a 4-month coaching engagement; Developed talent management and leadership development programs to accelerate individual performance, align individuals to the organization’s goals, and identify key personnel for career development interventions.  

 Directed and managed numerous full-cycle recruiting and selection projects to deliver top candidates across a variety of functional areas and industries; Interviewed stakeholders to create job description and competency models, sourced passive and active candidates, screened candidates for role and cultural fit, presented candidates, and assessed finalists; 

Established internal recruiting and selection function at manufacturing firm with 500+ employees and non-profit deemed essential during pandemic, partnering with leadership teams on numerous workforce planning initiatives and delivering through significant periods of growth. 

Served as project manager for multi-phased capability review engagement for large international energy company post M&A; Established plans, procedures, and the tools and templates necessary to manage scope, resources, process, and communication activities for roll-out and implementation of a large-scale talent review involving 150+ employees; Designed and guided client organizations through systematic business transformation engagements involving defining competencies and conducting individual assessment projects and large-scale capability reviews.

 Delivered customized HR training for non-profit art center on an annual basis during seasonal team orientation; Upgraded HRIS platform and implemented new modules to streamline onboarding processes; Created and delivered custom training around collaboration, feedback, recruitment and selection, and respect in the workplace.  

 Leveraging employee feedback and industry best practices, facilitated total rewards overhaul implementing new benefits and reward programs; Partnered with HR Committee of Board to conduct comprehensive market compensation review and implemented new pay for performance and bonus programs to ensure non-profit was able to remain competitive in attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent.

   Chaired a cross-departmental engagement committee at non-profit distribution center, developed and implemented a strategic engagement plan, and ultimately improved engagement metrics by 42% through creative solutions targeting a benefits assessment and subsequent overhaul as well enhanced collaboration.