About
Dynamic and forward-thinking HR executive with 15+ years of progressive experience partnering with senior leaders to shape business strategy through people. Proven success driving organizational transformation, leadership development, and culture evolution across global, matrixed environments within luxury, beauty, and consumer goods industries. At Moët Hennessy USA and L’Oréal USA, I’ve led large-scale change initiatives, talent strategies, and leadership programs that enhanced engagement, agility, and profitability. My approach blends analytical rigor with human insight, enabling leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams that thrive through transformation. As a trusted strategic partner, I am passionate about developing leaders, future-proofing organizations, and aligning people capabilities with business growth. Areas of expertise include organizational design, change management, talent management, DE&I, and workforce strategy.
Experience
Sr. Director, People Partner - Commercial, Consumer Insights, Analytics & Business Growth
Moët Hennessy · New York City Metropolitan Area
Present
As a trusted strategic HR partner to senior executives across Commercial and Corporate functions, I lead people strategies that support business transformation, leadership capability, and culture evolution. Strategic Advisor: Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business priorities, driving organizational performance, talent optimization, and leadership effectiveness. Organizational Transformation: Play a key role in two major Commercial transformation initiatives—designing new operating structures, leading the Change Management Leadership Team, and ensuring smooth implementation of reorganizations impacting 400+ employees. Culture & Engagement: Champion a culture-shaping initiative that aligns leadership behaviors with company values, resulting in stronger engagement, collaboration, and inclusion. Leadership Capability Building: Educate, socialize and embed the Leadership Growth Capabilities framework to strengthen leadership readiness, succession planning, and…
Assistant Vice President/ Director Human Resources - Research & Development
Strategic HR Leadership: Partnered with R&D leadership to shape organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent development strategies in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. Career Catalyst Program: Co-led the virtual launch of Career Catalyst—a comprehensive development platform featuring competency models, career maps, and mentoring forums that empowered employees to drive their own growth. Organizational Design: Designed and implemented a structure that increased operational agility while balancing innovation needs and cost efficiency. Leadership & Talent Pipeline: Designed and managed the R&D Management Training Rotational Program, cultivating high-potential talent for future leadership roles. Diversity & Inclusion: Partnered with Corporate DE&I teams to expand representation through a structured Diversity STEM Program, strengthening the early talent pipeline. Enhanced internal mobility, expanded leadership readiness, and increased engagement through innovative ca…
Director - Human Resources - Corporate Operations - Brand Development & Packaging
Partnered with Brand Development and Packaging teams (400+ employees) to improve collaboration through DiSC-based team workshops and “Ways of Working” redesign sessions. Led major organizational restructure following geographic realignment, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and remote work capability. Introduced a Career Calibration Tool and Technical Ladder Program, promoting equitable and transparent career advancement. Supported outsourcing transition and creation of a new Color & Artwork team, ensuring resource alignment and workforce stability. Improved engagement, communication, and retention through targeted change and capability-building initiatives.
Sr. Manager/Manager - Human Resources - Operations Americas -Supply Chain
Served as HR lead for Active Cosmetics, Professional Products, and Corporate Supply Chain business units, supporting multi-site teams across the U.S. Partnered with leaders to restructure Customer Care into an Account Management model for e-commerce and major clients (e.g., Amazon). Led succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership coaching to build operational strength and readiness. Collaborated with Total Rewards on compensation benchmarking to close retention and pay equity gaps. Reduced turnover in key supply chain functions and improved talent retention through proactive workforce planning and compensation strategy.
Manufacturing Hr Leadership Roles
HR and Talent Mangement for Piscataway and Clark manufacturing facilities, supporting 500+ employees across union and non-union environments. Directed performance management, learning, and employee relations programs, improving engagement and operational effectiveness. Led labor relations initiatives that reduced grievances by over 50% year-over-year through coaching and proactive relationship management. Partnered with local colleges to create the Packaging Mechanic Work-Study Program, strengthening the pipeline for skilled technical roles. Managed SAP implementation training and change management, delivering 9,000+ training hours and improving system adoption. Strengthened labor relations, developed internal talent pipelines, and enhanced operational efficiency through employee-centric HR strategies.
Education
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Master, Human Resource Management
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN SPANISH-ENGLISH/ENGLISH TO SPANISH TRANSLATION –, Spanish Language
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Spanish Translation (Double major)
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