Dynamic Senior Manager with extensive experience at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, excelling in talent acquisition and employee relations. Proven track record in developing high-performing teams and implementing effective workforce planning strategies. Adept at change management and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, driving engagement and retention across diverse talent pools.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition (PA, NJ, NY)
LIBERTY COCA-COLA BEVERAGES
Philadelphia
02.2025 - Current
Lead all recruitment efforts to attract, evaluate, and hire top-tier talent aligned with the organization’s purpose and values.
Responsible for designing and implementing strategies for sourcing, recruiting, selection, onboarding, developing and retaining a high-performing and diverse workforce.
Lead a high-performing team of recruiters in delivering full-cycle talent acquisition strategies across multiple business units.
Responsible for workforce planning efforts including forecasting staffing levels to ensure talent is delivered to the organization on time and in full while maintaining a strong focus on candidate experience and hiring manager satisfaction.
Design job descriptions to align with organizational goals and attract top talent by remaining focused on key responsibilities and growth opportunities to improve candidate quality an engagement across various roles and departments.
Champion employer branding initiatives to elevate the organization’s reputation as an employer of choice including career fairs, networking events and internal platforms to showcase company culture, values and employee experience.
Ensure all recruitment activities are fully compliant with federal, state and local employment laws, as well as all internal company policies.
Provide guidance to hiring managers to mitigate risk and uphold ethical, fair and legally sound recruitment practices.
Deliver accurate and insightful workforce reporting and recruitment metrics to management to support strategic hiring decisions utilizing dashboards and analytics to make informed, data-driven talent decisions.
Develop strategies to foster a culture of continuous coaching and feedback by partnering with leaders to embed real-time feedback practices to drive performance conversations and improve employee engagement.
Senior Human Resources Manager (PA & NJ)
LIBERTY COCA-COLA BEVERAGES
Philadelphia
10.2017 - Current
Accountable for all people aspects of the business, in partnership with the General Manager and leadership team.
Responsible, in partnership with Talent Acquisition, Labor Relations and Employee Relations for building management routines to ensure people plan execution.
Supported the development of capabilities and creates an environment that fosters an engaged workforce while mitigating risk.
Analyzed people metrics to influence the strategic planning people process and provide guidance to leadership in key decision-making matters.
Developed capabilities as identified through employee-related opportunities to achieve targeted results.
Led management through performance management programs and procedures to invest in the building of capabilities of an incredibly talented and diverse leadership team.
Led change management projects and ensure compliance with execution of communication initiatives.
Partnered with Labor Relations in the planning and coordination of labor activities including collective bargaining preparation, strike contingency, training, and ensuring execution of initiative-taking employee engagement programs and plans.
Partnered with Talent Acquisition team to identify staffing requirements needed to meet objectives and ensure the execution of affirmative action plans and local outreach activities to promote the hiring and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce.
Human Resources Business Partner - Sales
COCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS
Philadelphia
11.2011 - 10.2017
Responsible for effective coordination and management of Human Resources processes, programs, and related activities for the business.
Provided management coaching, counseling, and staff development.
Executed all employee engagement activities.
Functioned as steward for attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent in the organization.
Facilitated change management within the Market Unit.
Assisted local managers meet and exceed people objectives for their area or function.
Responsible for the execution of the Market Unit / local facility people strategy, HR plan and priorities.
Executed annual people plan, in-line with business priorities, goals and initiatives.
Provided consultative support, advice and solutions on all people related subjects.
Supported the HR Service Delivery model by working effectively with HR Services and COE's.
Managed labor and employee relations activities through effective management and communication.
Human Resources Manager
PHILADELPHIA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO.
Philadelphia
01.2007 - 11.2011
Developed and administered policies, procedures, and programs relating to all phases of Human Resources.
Managed all aspects of employee relations for non-union Associates and assisted in the recruiting process for the same.
Served as a HR Business Partner across all functions in relation to coaching, counseling, performance, and development.
Includes partnering with the Senior Director of Labor Relations as needed on relevant matters.
Developed and implemented HR initiatives in accordance with the Human Resources mission, company goals and objectives.
Identified and adhered to all legal, compliance and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions to make certain policies, procedures, and reporting were complying.
Successfully administered an electronic performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization.
Managed the overall exit interview process to include all reporting as well as unemployment requirements.
Human Resources Representative
PHILADELPHIA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO.
Philadelphia
02.2006 - 01.2007
Partnered with the Benefits Manager and Recruitment team to conduct and coordinate Human Resources initiatives that were established within the organization.
Assisted in recruitment initiatives including interviews, selection and on-boarding.
Assisted the Benefits Manager with routine task such as monthly health and welfare bill reconciliation, quarterly 401(k) eligibility mailings and benefit communication mailings.
Conducted New Hire Orientation.
Supported the VP of HR in coordinating Community Relations activities, donations and special events.
Human Resources Assistant
PHILADELPHIA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO.
Philadelphia
01.2003 - 02.2006
Assisted with various functions including recruiting, benefits, file room administration and general projects as needed.
Assisted in recruitment procedures by preparing new hire paperwork and guiding applicants during the recruitment process.
Responded to basic inquiries regarding company policies and procedures.
Ensured proper handling and maintenance of all employee files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Maintained various HR ad hoc projects.
Human Resources Temporary Associate
PHILADELPHIA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO.
Philadelphia
07.2002 - 01.2003
Provided day-to-day administrative support to the entire Human Resources function.
Processed vacation and sick time for all employees.
Provided clerical support to managers including faxing, filing, and scanning.
Served as back-up for reception area.
Office Services Assistant
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia
08.2001 - 07.2002
Responsible for timely and accurate distribution of incoming, outgoing, and interdepartmental mail.
Corresponded with zoo curators to design and print maps for distribution.
Sorted and weighed all outgoing mail; affixed appropriate postage using postage meter and transported to appropriate mail receptacle outside of building.
Maintained inventory of all supplies for the copiers in the mailroom, to include but not limited to toner, paper, and any other items needed to keep the copiers operational and in good working order.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Peirce College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
05.2002
Skills
Talent acquisition and development
Employee relations and investigations
Leadership development
Benefits administration and payroll
Change management
Labor forecasting
Contingency planning
Workforce planning
Osha compliance
Workers' compensation
LOA, FMLA, and disability
Labor relations
Performance experience management
Compensation strategy
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Villanova University, 09/01/13
Lean Six Sigma Certification, Villanova University, 09/01/13