Senior Human Resources Executive | Strategic HR Leadership | Organizational Development

Accomplished HR executive with a distinguished career spanning over 15 years in the community and international banking sectors. Proven ability to drive enterprise-wide human capital strategies, support business growth, and lead complex organizational transformations. Adept at advising executive leadership on strategic HR initiatives, managing mergers and acquisitions, and implementing comprehensive compensation, talent development, and performance management programs. Recognized for transitioning HR functions to proactive business partner models and fostering cultures of inclusion, engagement, and high performance.

Professional Highlights

Strategic HR Consulting: Partnered with C-suite executives to align HR strategies with key business objectives, supporting rapid growth and organizational effectiveness in community banking institutions managing over $10B in assets.

Mergers & Acquisitions: Led HR integration for mergers and acquisitions, including policy and procedure consolidation, workforce planning, and change management.

Talent Acquisition & Development: Spearheaded large-scale recruitment initiatives, successfully onboarding over 430 employees within two and a half years to support aggressive expansion goals. Designed leadership programs and workforce development plans to enhance organizational capacity.

HR Transformation: Transitioned HR teams from generalist models to strategic business partner frameworks, enhancing collaboration with leadership and improving HR service delivery.

Performance & Change Management: Implemented core performance management systems, facilitated agile HR practices, and guided organizations through cultural and structural changes.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Committed to advancing DEI initiatives, driving inclusive talent strategies, and promoting organizational cultures that value diversity.

Compensation Strategy: Developed and administered enterprise-wide compensation philosophies aligned with business goals to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

Executive Coaching: Provided strategic coaching to senior leaders, enhancing leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and business performance.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Human Resources Leadership
• Mergers & Acquisitions Integration
• Talent Acquisition & Retention
• Change & Performance Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
• Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
• Compensation Strategy & Workforce Planning

Certifications

• SPHR®
• Strategic HR Certification (eCornell)
• PXT Select Certified Expert Practitioner
• Business Lending Certified (Omega Performance/Moody’s Analytics)

Education

• MBA in Human Resources and Bachelor’s in Business Management, University of South Carolina

Community Involvement

Active contributor to HR associations, advisory boards, and nonprofit initiatives promoting financial literacy and community well-being.