Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
As an HR leader, I am passionate about people and helping businesses solve problems in a sustainable and compassionate way. I have consistently leveraged my interpersonal skills, curiosity, integrity, and work ethic to guide me across my career. In my 23 years at John Deere, a Fortune 500 manufacturing company, I stepped into a variety of HR and business leadership roles that provided me a unique opportunity to see the impact good HR leadership and solutions can provide. I have broad experience in leading organization redesign and change management, developing key initiatives for business expansion, and providing strategic leadership for integration of large acquisitions. I am committed to driving a culture of excellence, engaging with leaders and employees in a meaningful and multi-dimensional way, and making a positive impact on the organization. Areas of Expertise: Organizational Planning & Development | Employee Recruitment & Retention | Performance Management | Employee Relations & Culture Building | Salary & Compensation | Training & Professional Development | Workforce Management| Change Management| Compliance Program Design and Execution
I took a career break to reconnect to focus on my family, volunteering and personal wellness. I am open to consulting, project or part-time work.
Promoted to lead compliance and ethics program for the Deere enterprise. Manage a global team of 20 compliance professionals and oversee global policies and code of conduct, compliance hotline, training and communication, and annual code certification.
Led planning and implementation of strategic labor relations initiatives that supported a sustainable advantage in improving the company’s manufacturing operations.
Charged with leading HR Operations globally, providing strategic guidance and coaching to 300+ HR professionals globally. Direct team included senior HR leaders for Asia, Europe, Latin American, North America, along with division HR Business Partners.