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SheEO™ Activator
Jan. 2021 - Dec. 2021SheEO is a global initiative radically transforming how we fund, support and
celebrate women-led Ventures that are working on the World’s To-Do List
(UN Sustainable Development Goals). Since launching in 2015, 5,000+ women
Activators in five countries have collectively loaned out $5M to support 68
women-led Ventures. Our goal is to reach 1M Activators and a $1B perpetual fund
which will support 10,000 Ventures each year for generations to come.
https://sheeo.world/
Core Endeavors Coaching & ConsultingCo-founder, Coach and Consultant
Mar. 2020Madison, Wisconsin, United StatesWe help women navigate the menopause maze with grace, dignity, confidence and a bit of sass, and support organizations in creating equitable and inclusive cultures where menopausal women can thrive. It’s time for us to release the taboo of this topic. Menopause is nothing to be embarrassed about. Solutions for individuals and organizations exist and we can help you develop pathways forward. Coaching for Women:
We work together to explore and strengthen your 5 Menopause Mainstays--mindfulness, rest, connection, nutrition and movement--and create your pathway to understand, improve, and sustain your menopause wellbeing. By putting yourself first, you can create a happy and healthy life! Consulting for Organizations:
We partner with your leaders to create inclusive and supportive environments where women can thrive. We work together to identify needs, reduce gaps, ensure ongoing improvement, and sustain individual and organizational progress and overall wellbeing with equity and belonging as the throughline. Our framework of assessment, priorities and pathways can transform the experience of women in your workplace, make you an employer of choice, and positively impact your bottom line.
Care WisconsinInterim Chief Executive Officer
Sep. 2019 - Jan. 2020Madison, Wisconsin AreaAppointed by Board of Directors to Interim CEO role. Helped lead organization through to merger with My Choice Family Care Inc. effective January 1, 2020.
Care WisconsinVice President of Administraiton and Employee Experience
Jul. 2019 - Sep. 2019Madison, WIResponsible for oversight of Human Resources, Organizational Development/Training, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Project Management, Facilities, and other administration functions.
Care WisconsinVice President of Employee Experience
Nov. 2018 - Jul. 2019Madison, Wisconsin AreaResponsible for strategic oversight of Human Resources, Organizational Development and Information Technology functions
Amy Ackermann CoachingLife and Leadership Coach
Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2020Providing coaching support to individuals looking to elevate and expand the impact they have and the joy they receive in their lives.
Care WisconsinVice President of Human Resources
Jul. 2012 - Nov. 2018Madison, Wisconsin AreaProvide strategic leadership for all human resource and organizational development disciplines and initiatives.
Care WisconsinHuman Resource Director
Sep. 2011 - Jul. 2012Madison, Wisconsin AreaProvide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership for all human resource functions.
Self EmployedHuman Resource Consultant
Jan. 2010 - Jul. 2012Providing project-based human resource consultation and support. Clients include Alfalight (recruiting and talent management consultation and facilitation), Virent Energy Systems (employee engagement and satisfaction survey design, delivery and assessment and leadership development facilitation), Baker Tilly (recruiting assistance) and The Management Group (position description/competency development), SHINE (employee handbook, recruiting, leadership consulting), and Silatroinx (human resource management outsourcing).
Sonic FoundryHuman Resource Director
Oct. 2005 - Nov. 2009Position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Sonic Foundry's human resource initiatives.
• Worked initially upon rehire to re-establish human resource procedures, protocols and programs, including recruiting and retention strategies, job descriptions, compensation structure, benefits programs.
• Supervised team of three additional human resource professionals.
• Continued to improve medical benefits to meet the needs of a distributed workforce while maintaining a reasonable budget, eventually resulting in a partially self-funded plan. Experience managing a wide variety of health and welfare plans and wellness initiatives.
• Implemented a compensation strategy and pay ranges for all individual positions within the company, including broad-band groupings and incentive compensation.
• Worked with CEO and external consultant to develop and administer an employee culture survey (April 2008) to identify cultural gaps and focus for a common culture and corporate performance results.
Alfalight, Inc.Human Resource Manager
Sep. 2002 - Oct. 2005Position oversees all aspects of human resource initiatives for the company, to include: recruiting and retention, employee relations, benefits and compensation, training and development. Also involved in managing certain administration functions within the company, including reception role. Reported to and work closely with the CEO to ensure HR strategies and initiatives supported Alfalight's strategic direction.
Sonic FoundryHuman Resource Manager
Sep. 1998 - Aug. 2002Was responsible for a variety of human resource areas including payroll, benefits and compensation, employee relations, recruiting and organizational development. Some highlights include:
• Initiated and coordinated RFP processes for new HRIS platform and new employee benefit plans broker.
• Established a performance management and development program (2000), including training of managers and employees.
• Worked to successfully manage immigration needs in recruiting (H-1B) and inter-company transfer (L visas) as well as assisting employees to obtain permanent residency.
• Developed and administered several training programs including sexual harassment and diversity, management and leadership development, and employee onboarding.
• Worked as part of team to complete four company acquisitions as well as two company reorganizations resulting in significant reductions in force.
Parts Now! LLCHuman Resource Manager
Feb. 1996 - May. 1996Hired to start the company's first human resource function. Managed day-to-day human resource responsibilities including recruitment, benefits and payroll administration, employee relations and employee communications.
TDS Telecommunications Corp.Human Resource Generalist
Jan. 1995 - Jan. 1998Provided human resource support to Network Services business unit including: recruiting consultation and facilitation, policy and procedure communication and new employee relocation. Worked closely with VP of Network Services to ensure HR initiatives were supporting business unity needs. Also provided support and consultation to TDSNET (internet service provider) and the Information Systems business unit.
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