Experience

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  Alliedsignal

  Jun 1998 - Sept 1998

  Mechanical engineering summer intern

  • Updated a Failure Mode Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) for use in FAA certification of several aircraft engines.• Targeted problem areas in current method of organizing FMECA information and made recommendations for improvement.

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  Ecolab

  Jun 1999 - Sept 1999

  Mechanical engineering summer intern

  • Developed a new design for an automatic soap dispenser and created a prototype of the dispenser.• Developed, performed, and analyzed tests to determine the limits and abilities of the dispenser pumping mechanism.• Presented project information to managers and department vice president.

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  Lockheed martin

  Jun 2000 - Oct 2003

  Senior mechanical engineer

  Advanced quickly from Associate Mechanical Engineer to Mechanical Engineer to Senior Mechanical Engineer during my tenure at Lockheed Martin.• Developed ruggedized computer consoles for use on Navy ships and submarines. • Collaborated with customers, suppliers, and colleagues across and outside the organization to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products critical to business success. • Created new conceptual designs for Navy customers and developed prototypes based on design ideas. • Delegated project work to designers and led engineering projects, ensuring project milestones were met.• Completed Green Belt Six Sigma training and applied concepts to improve business processes.• Represented Lockheed at career fairs and recruiting events, assisting HR professionals in talent acquisition. Show less

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  Entrust

  May 2012 - now

  • Led HR Project team through acquisition integration as HR Project Manager, keeping HR colleagues accountable to project schedule and collaborating with other cross-functional Core Leads on integration tasks.• Led job evaluation and harmonization process for new acquisitions, properly matching and leveling jobs.• Partnered and consulted with HR team and Management on organizational analysis, restructures, and acquisitions.• Analyzed salary data and lead efforts to proactively review and correct pay discrepancies, supporting pay equity.• Administered Annual Incentive Program for all participating global colleagues, including communication, calculation of awards, and modeling for Finance accruals.• Conducted job evaluations and market pricing for new jobs globally within IT, Product Development, Operations, Information Security, Legal, and Finance.• Managed annual salary survey and quarterly trend survey submission.• Led a project from concept through launch to redesign and roll out an updated Global Employee Recognition Program on a new vendor platform for all colleagues.• Partnered with Implementation Consultants and HR project team members to design, test, and implement Workday HCM with a focus on Core HR and Advanced Compensation components. Show less Strategic HR Business Partner for the following client groups:• Operations (March 2016 - May 2017). Our Operations organization includes Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Facilities, Solutions Engineering, Automation Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Global Customer Operations. • Cygnacom Professional Services (November 2015 - May 2016)• Engineering Product Development (January 2014 - May 2016)Key Responsibilities • Partner with Leadership to assess needs and establish HR priorities.• Support the recruiting process by partnering with hiring managers and the talent acquisition team to ensure that we recruit and hire the right talent for our needs.• Effectively manage employee relations issues, seeking counsel from legal team as needed.• Work with leadership and HR team members to manage voluntary and involuntary employee separations.• Partner with Compensation team on job matching, compensation updates, and Salary Review.• Facilitate performance management and talent management processes.• Lead and support change initiatives at the HR, business-unit, and corporate level. Show less • Managed Summer Intern Program, providing real-world work experience to students while creating a pipeline for future Datacard talent. • Built Datacard's brand on campus at targeted universities by leading participation in career fairs, information sessions, on-campus interviews, and volunteer events. • Provided full-lifecycle recruiting for engineering and customer service functions.• Led Onboarding Program, enhancing tools and processes to help new hires acclimate and engage quickly.• Championed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) compliance by updating talent acquisition processes, completing the Affirmative Action Program analysis and reports, and communicating recruiting progress towards goals. Show less • Developed functional competency, career mapping, and self-assessment tools for colleagues to use in their individual development.• Successfully filled a mechanical engineering position by leading recruiting efforts for that role, including consulting with the hiring manager, reviewing resumes, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, facilitating debrief sessions, and extending offers. • Updated Datacard’s Onboarding Program by creating guides, checklists, and improved processes for onboarding new colleagues.• Completed compensation analysis, comparing compensation survey levels to Datacard bands by region.• Prepared for the launch of the 2012 All Colleague Survey by analyzing survey changes and updating the communications plan. Show less

  • Sr Manager, Human Resources

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Human Resources Manager

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Sr. HR Business Partner

    Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Senior Compensation Analyst

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Human Resources Manager

    May 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    Jan 2014 - May 2017

  • Recruiting Specialist

    Sept 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Human Resources Intern

    May 2012 - Sept 2012