Denise is a strategic and hands-on HR executive with over 20 years of experience leading people functions in both public and private organizations, including multi-location, high-growth environments. She has built HR departments from the ground up and led complex transformations involving HRIS implementation, compliance modernization, talent acquisition, and employee engagement strategies. She brings deep expertise in aligning HR initiatives with business goals, coaching senior leaders, and developing scalable programs that drive retention, performance, and culture.
Spearheaded the transition of a national restaurant brand from public to private equity ownership, leading all HR due diligence and change management.
Launched a company-wide succession planning program that doubled internal promotions and improved leadership readiness by 40%.
Implemented a new HRIS and ATS platform, streamlining hiring, onboarding, and compliance while generating significant cost savings.More...