Calleo EX doesn't just improve workplaces—it redefines them by helping turn your company's vision into reality. Let's unleash your people's full potential. Because when your employees thrive, your business soars.Ready to unlock the full potential of your team? Let's connect.𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱Change Management Coaching & Mentoring Curriculum Development DEI InitiativesEmployee Development Employee Engagement EX StrategyEmployee WellnessHR Technology & Tools Onboarding & Integration Performance Management Strategic HR Planning Workshop Facilitation Workforce Planning

At MagicMakers Group, our common purpose is to unite our shared expertise, drawing from our deep roots in the Walt Disney Company, to empower businesses worldwide. We leverage sound business practices to bridge the gap between a company's brand promise and operational excellence. Our mission is central to fostering company culture, empowering leaders, and nurturing employees. Together, we strive to create experiences that captivate customers, inspire teams, and build sustainable success for all our clients without adding headcount. We consider ourselves "practitioners" rather than consultants. Our proven approach has been incubated and refined by hundreds of years of combined experience working on many premier experiences in the theme park, resort, cruise, and hospitality industries. We strive to demystify the magic and utilize tried-and-true techniques of sound business practice to solidify your business's foundation while fostering a deep focus on your company's culture. You can amplify your brand's potential by nurturing your employees, particularly your leaders. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about the MagicMakers group.www.MagicMakersGroup.com

Graphio developed a manager's digital twin that analyzes employee performance by assessing potential, identifying high-potential individuals, and predicting flight risks - all based on events data without accessing private content, messages, or any sensitive information.

Wowledge is a collaborative knowledge platform driven by experts empowering HR Pioneers who build and advance modern people programs. At Wowledge, members enjoy access to actionable HR practices, step-by-step guides, tools, templates, and insights designed to meet their organization’s unique aspirations to progress from Core to Advanced to Emerging levels of sophistication.

Advisor to HR Tech startup ChangeEngine. Providing thought leadership on the Future of Work, Human Resources, and Employee Experience.

Led the development and execution of a comprehensive Human Capital management Strategy that supported VettaFi's growth and business objectives. Recognized for driving impactful results and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture—earning VettaFi the prestigious 2023 Great Places to Work® certification.Key Achievements:Employee Experience Strategy: Mapped out the entire employee journey to elevate the overall Employee Experience, aligning touchpoints with VettaFi's mission and values.Cultural Transformation: Operationalized VettaFi's mission, vision, and values, integrating them into daily operations to ensure all teams worked toward unified business goals.Talent Attraction & Retention: Innovated recruitment and onboarding processes, significantly improving the ability to attract, hire, and retain top-tier talent.Leadership & Employee Development: Developed and implemented processes that empowered managers and employees with clear guidance on performance management and career growth.Sales Enablement: Spearheaded creating a comprehensive sales enablement program, bolstering product knowledge and ensuring consistent messaging across teams.

Led the strategic development of Cresco Labs' Employee Experience, crafting an end-to-end journey that began with the candidate's application and extended throughout the employee lifecycle. Delivered unique, values-driven experiences that resonated with the company's culture and business objectives.Key Achievements:Comprehensive Employee Journey: Developed and implemented Employee Experience initiatives, from application to exit, ensuring alignment with Cresco's core values and fostering a strong company culture.Leadership & Development: Directed a national team of seven regional trainers, successfully executing onboarding and immersion programs while driving employee engagement, recognition, and growth through learning and development initiatives.Onboarding Strategy: Designed and executed a 90-day onboarding and immersion strategy, integrating company culture, industry knowledge, and role clarity to accelerate employee effectiveness.Employee Engagement: Led the annual engagement survey process, translating employee feedback into actionable insights and partnering with leadership to enhance engagement, productivity, and retention across the organization.Retail Recognition Program: Developed and launched a national recognition program, driving improved customer experiences and increased engagement in key markets.

Led a high-impact team focused on cultivating and enhancing the bank’s culture through strategic engagement with all levels of the organization. Spearheaded initiatives that aligned the workforce with the bank’s mission and values, driving both cultural and operational success.Key Achievements:Cultural Alignment: Implemented a comprehensive initiative to define and operationalize the bank’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Purpose, ensuring all employees were aligned with organizational goals and culture.HR Business Partner: Provided strategic HR leadership across multiple departments, fostering cross-functional collaboration and delivering tailored HR support to drive business success.Employee Experience Leadership: Oversaw all aspects of Employee Experience, enhancing onboarding, engagement strategies, rewards, and recognition programs, as well as internal communications to ensure a cohesive and supportive employee journey.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Championed the bank’s DEI strategy, establishing Affinity Groups, creating inclusive hiring guides, and leading Anti-bias training to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.Crisis Communication Leadership: Directed the bank’s crisis communication efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing internal employee communications and external customer messaging to ensure clarity, transparency, and support during challenging times.

I led the team responsible for partnering with Global Human Resource leaders to identify and prioritize training needs and engagement opportunities. We assessed and developed the overall selection, engagement, and training strategy to meet future needs to improve the “Quality of Service” delivered by Global HR.

Led the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive Employee Development programs across the Global Technology & Operations and News divisions. Focused on enhancing technical and soft skills, improving operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.Key Achievements:Employee Development Programs: Designed, implemented, and evaluated a variety of impactful development programs, improving team capabilities and aligning with business objectives.Leadership Collaboration: Partnered with senior leadership to facilitate key Change Management initiatives, aligning workforce development with organizational transformations.Mentorship & Job Shadowing: Launched and led highly regarded division-wide Mentorship and Job Shadow programs, significantly enhancing knowledge sharing and professional growth.Mindfulness & Well-being: Introduced the Technology Group’s first-ever Mindfulness Program, promoting mental health and resilience and improving employee well-being.Internal Communications & Events: Developed and delivered employee events, including Town Halls, Lunch & Learns, and a speaker series, strengthening communication and engagement across teams.Workflow Efficiency: Directed workflow analyses that resulted in measurable improvements in operational efficiency, optimizing team performance.Ideation Workshops: Facilitated ideation workshops that fostered creativity and led to developing innovative business solutions.L&D Special Projects: Collaborated across the TV Group on Learning & Development special projects, supporting key initiatives to upskill teams.New Hire Onboarding: Conducted new hire orientations for Disney | ABC Television Group, ensuring smooth onboarding and cultural integration.Talent Strategy: Partnered with HR Business Partners and leaders to develop targeted hiring strategies, including recruiting interns to meet specific technology and operational needs.