I am a seasoned career and talent management professional with over 20 years of combined experience in career coaching, human resources, counseling and social work. As an adjunct faculty and career coach, I have coached college students and professionals at all levels of their careers from entry level to executive roles. As a human capital leader, I developed and executed on human resource strategies for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 and spanning across various industries including health care, hospitality, retail, technology, and manufacturing. I have implemented and led all facets of Human Resources including talent acquisition, talent management, training and development, employee relations/engagement, benefits design and administration, developing employee handbooks and performance management tools, evaluating and designing compensation plans, and implementing and managing HRIS. I am a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and MBTI Certified Practitioner. I also have a Certificate in HR Management from UCI and completed a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University and a Bachelors in Psychology with a Business Minor from UCLA.