Mesa, Arizona, United States
Driven by a passion for people, I continuously seek opportunities to make a lasting impact on those around me. My career has been shaped by leading dynamic programs, solving complex challenges, and offering tailored solutions. With extensive experience in talent management, training, and leadership development, I’ve honed my ability to deliver impactful programs while fostering individual growth. I have a strong background in public speaking, curriculum development, and team leadership, which has been instrumental in my success as SYNERGY Co-Chair and Talent Management Coordinator at Johnson Controls. These roles have allowed me to guide emerging leaders through areas such as change management and project management, while enhancing organizational talent depth. My previous roles in higher education and workforce development have equipped me with diverse skills adaptable to various industries. I believe that the only limit to our impact is our imagination and commitment.
The SYNERGY Co-President serves as a strategic leader for the Business Resource Group dedicated to supporting emerging leaders across Johnson Controls. This role partners with the global leadership team and the Employee Engagement & Inclusion Center of Excellence to: Drive the Mission: Champion SYNERGY’s vision to develop future leaders through formal and informal learning, networking, and innovation initiatives. Lead Governance: Oversee BRG operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and EE&I priorities. Foster Engagement: Inspire participation across regions, promote collaboration among committees, and represent SYNERGY at leadership forums. Enable Growth: Support programs like the IMPACT development series, mentoring opportunities, and community outreach to enhance professional development. Collaborate Globally: Work closely with Co-President counterpart and regional leaders to maintain consistency and share best practices. Term: Two yearsImpact: Shape the future of leadership by creating inclusive opportunities for growth and connection.
Key Accomplishment - Co-chaired the SYNERGY IMPACT Program, leading 28 participants and graduating 75%, embedding IDPs, feedback loops, and check-ins to strengthen leadership development. - Expanded enterprise engagement and visibility through BRG sessions, coffee chats, IT Expert events, and high-profile presentations at HR All-Hands and Dimensions. - Drove inclusion and awareness campaigns via Viva Engage (#IAmRemarkable, Count Me In) and authored My JCI articles reinforcing cultural pillars of learning and belonging. - Launched and scaled mentoring pilot with BRGs using Workday Career Hub—reaching 7,290 employees, enabling 2,011 profiles and 157 mentors, and creating global-ready resources. - Streamlined goal-setting and YER-pay processes by partnering cross-functionally to align timelines, integrate Pay Planning into HR trainings, and improve system clarity. - Advanced Talent Management technology adoption by showcasing Workday features (check-ins, IDPs, Anytime Feedback), maintaining knowledge assets, and becoming a Copilot Champion. - Built and operationalized succession strategies, creating 31 talent pools since Sept 2024, training L&D partners, and linking pools to dashboards for pipeline visibility and diversity. - Designed and delivered high-impact learning experiences, including Future Leaders Professional - Development sessions (170 interns, 4.6/5 rating) and growth mindset training for IT Rotational Associates. - Produced scalable enablement content, including succession planning videos, LMS courses, and multilingual updates, driving a 12% increase in career profile completion. - Recognized for innovation and collaboration, consistently exceeding expectations and influencing enterprise-wide talent strategies.
- Led delivery of talent management programs and services, gaining leadership experience in the Synergy IMPACT program. - Took initiative to enhance TM Viva Engage page, created centralized TM email box, and established HRSSC Teams group for efficient communication. - Improved training collateral with AI-produced videos, boosting audience engagement and supporting high-performance culture initiatives. - Implemented Check-Ins, Feedback, and other tools, demonstrating proficiency in Workday and contributing to talent management processes. - Developed standard succession planning course, collaborating with CHRO and HR partners to strengthen leadership pipeline and organizational talent depth. - Managed multiple tool implementations, showcasing adaptability and expertise in complex, matrixed environments. - Enhanced HR Atlas for Talent Management, integrating Omni upgrades and driving efficiency across talent processes. - Facilitated career development presentations and collaborated on HIPO development with L&D, enhancing internal partnerships and development focus. - Strengthened relationships with senior leaders, leveraging strategic thinking and execution focus to align talent initiatives with organizational goals.
*Collaborates with departments to develop courses or training objectives, create instructional materials, and build training programs. Training include: -Excel Basics -Leadership -5S Methodology *Assists with leadership with establishing processes and building Standard Operational Procedures. *Participates in an engagement committee to instill company spirit, raise morale and create events to increase company connectedness. *Collaborates with Supervisor to build out unique reinforcement plans for training follow-up for all participants.
* Lead the hospital workforce collaborative, supported RetailWorks AZ and multiple employer lead collaboratives (Financial Collaborative, Health Care, Advanced Manufacturing). *Served as the intermediary between employers, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to close jobs and skills gaps in industries across Arizona and beyond. *Convened stakeholder meetings to identify employers’ core competencies and major pain points with their needs and work with education to align their offerings.
*Determined applicant qualifications (entry-level roles/internship program) by conducting resume/credential/application reviews. *Conducted comparison of those elements with job requirements and thoroughly pre-screen those applicants whose background/experience best meet requirements of the position. *Used traditional and non-traditional resources to generate candidate leads; source and attract a qualified pool of both active/passive candidates through sourcing techniques that include; social media, job posting boards, cold-calling, networking/referrals, Internet mining, professional networking sites. *Maintained lines of communication with candidates. Manage real-time requisition and candidate process flow within Applicant Tracking System, to ensure weekly analytics and metrics reporting were accurate. *Maintained tracking system of all assigned requisitions and applicant activity. *Consulted with hiring managers and Human Resources to develop a pipeline strategy that will best identify candidates to meet job requirements and preferred qualifications. *Assisted with staffing/recruitment projects to support department and Company initiatives; i.e. military, trade schools, and social media. (Projects involve: Budget, job descriptions) *Planned and attended Company/industry/diversity recruitment events and job fairs, both locally and nationally. *Participated in a support capacity to help team spokesperson at community and occupational/ school meetings, so to increase brand awareness of the Company and its job opportunities. *Developed an effective customer service orientation with hiring managers, work collaboratively on teams, and cultivate an aptitude to work independently with all levels of the organization. *Demonstrated experience with sourcing candidates on multiple platforms; i.e. LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, as well as via referrals and other sourcing channels *Experience working with SAP, Taleo and SuccessFactors
* Enabled student-athletes to recognize how their athletic experience has helped to acquire skills and characteristics highly valued in the workplace. * Provided a strong emphasis placed on career readiness and adapting to life after sport. *Allowed students to gain real-life experiences through practical applications.
•Partnered with an academic department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Humanities) and university partners, with diverse populations (veterans and student-athletes), for in-person and virtual programs and every semester to introduce students to unique opportunities and have career-related conversations with professionals. •Collaborated with advisors over the four ASU locations to provide the most comprehensive services to our students, both in-person and online. •Conducted career-readiness presentations & workshops to classes, student organizations & staff members across all four locations to engage and educate these populations on the resources Career and Professional Development Services offers. •Met with student and alumni in one on one coaching sessions (in-person, phone and virtual) to discuss internship readiness and other professional development topics such as assessing and evaluating career interests. •Maintained a budget to host multiple events for students throughout the academic year. •Connected regularly with employers to learn about industry trends, application and interview recommendations, and other valuable knowledge that can be shared with students and alumni.
•Chaired a committee of 5 individuals to program a half a day Educational Outreach and Student Services Student Staff Training day for about 200 student workers at the Polytechnic campus. This included scheduling, room reservation, establishing topics for breakout sessions, securing guest speakers, planning a variety of activities for the event and running the event day of. •Partnered with academic partners in the areas of Veterans, Science, Engineering, Technology & Mathematics, Sustainability, and Integrative Science and Arts to create in-person and virtual programs and events every semester to introduce students to unique opportunities and have career-related conversations with professionals. •Established relationships in the community and recruit employers and alumni to participate in various events. •Collaborated with advisors over the four ASU locations to provide the most comprehensive services to our students, both in-person and online. •Conducted career-readiness presentations & workshops to classes, student organizations & staff members across all four locations to engage and educate these populations on the resources Career and Professional Development Services offers. •Meet with students, including phone and virtual, discussing internship readiness and other professional development topics such as assessing and evaluating career interests. •Engaged with students through multiple events, including events hosted by partners within EOSS and other University partners. •Maintained an event budget to host multiple events for students throughout the academic year. •Met regularly with employers to learn about industry trends, application and interview recommendations, and other valuable knowledge that can be shared with students/alumni.