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Work
Experience

2022 - Present

Sr Workplace Accommodations Partner

  • Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations of workplace accommodation requests to identify and implement user-centric solutions.

  • Collaborated with HR Business Partners, internal legal counsel, and cross-functional teams to address and resolve complex accommodation needs, enhancing employee experience and satisfaction.

  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to workplace accommodations, ensuring compliance with ADA and other relevant regulations.

  • Provided expert guidance and training on ADA compliance, accommodation processes, and disability awareness to employees and management, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

  • Maintained detailed records of accommodation requests and actions taken, utilizing HR information systems and case management software to track trends and inform continuous improvement efforts.

  • Analyzed accommodation trends and presented findings to senior leadership, driving data-informed decision-making and process optimization.

  • Implemented process improvements to standardize ergonomic products ordered within our vendor catalog reducing product delivery delays by over 68% and enhancing turnaround time measures in response to employee inquiries.

2017 - 2022

Disability Management Specialist

  • Developed and Implemented the Return to Work and Stay at Work programs and processes for US Operations.

  • Conducted workflow analyses to identify opportunities for enhancing human factors in performance and reducing workplace injuries.

  • Implemented research methodologies to understand employee behaviors, motivations, and challenges,informing design decisions.

  • Reviewed medical accommodation requests and facilitated suitable solutions for employees to meet their essential job functions.

  • Liaised with healthcare providers to ensure objective medical information was consistent with actual employee abilities to best foster a safe and expedited return to work.

  • Created and implemented new processes to increase efficiency of work done within my organizational department.

  • Drove innovation with user focused solutions by conducting usability studies to assess the effectiveness of the Disability Management discipline software, ensuring that proposed solutions aligned with user needs and preferences.

  • Worked in cross-functional teams to guarantee optimal results in reducing liability for discrimination claims and lawsuits.

  • Provided expert witness testimony in legal trials saving the company 99.3% of litigation damages to the plaintiff when the company was found not to be at fault in FELA claims.

2013 - 2017

Ergonomist III

  • Implemented ergonomic solutions in office that prioritized user comfort, efficiency, and overall satisfaction, resulting in an average 12% improvement in productivity and employee well-being.

  • Spearheaded initiatives and conducted usability studies to gather insights into user needs, preferences, and pain points associated with office furniture.

  • Developed rapport with clients and key prospects, including active contribution to the sales process, making in-person sales calls, and entertaining clients.

  • Proven track record of sales support to increase product spread and consulting opportunities within target accounts growing the central region by 64% in two years.

  • Trained sales team to develop superior strategies to manage value messages, structuring opportunities, pricing, and deal closures.

  • Ranked second in net revenue and activity on a team of 15+ ergonomists. Consistently exceeded sales targets and client expectations, contributing to the success of the team, and fostering client satisfaction.

  • President’s Club award winner in 2016 and 2017 exceeding sales targets above 125% to annual goal with a 30% year-over-year growth target.

Education

Northwestern University | Doctor of Physical Therapy

Research: Effects of Limb Loading on Gait Initiation in Persons with Parkinson's  Disease

  • Platform Presentation Speaker CSM 2009

University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign| Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Skills
& Expertise

  • Figma

  • Adobe XD

  • Miro

  • Human factors & ergonomics considerations

  • User persona creation

  • Information architecture

  • User experience mapping

  • Wireframing and prototyping

  • Usability research and testing

  • Process improvement

  • Database management

  • Data analysis

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