Audrey Polonitza Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Change Management and Organizational Development Consultant. Specialty areas: workplace strategy, leadership and employee behavior, leadership development, employee engagement, employee retention, and change management.

Lawrence Township, NJ, US

• Strategized and implemented dynamic communication plans and change management programs for senior leadership, functional heads, and employees in newly formed Cell Therapy Development (CTD). 700+ employees. Improved.
• Developed and executed all senior leader events and communications for internal announcements, town halls, and internal speaking engagements, fostering improved leadership-employee relations.
• Negotiated digital knowledge management systems and culture adoption amid merger acquisition.
• Advanced data-driven reporting for executive decision making by generating actionable and predictable insights from HR datasets, employee surveys, communication metrics, and ethnographic research.
• Designed new employee-engagement model to foster connection, inclusion, and cohesion for employees and between leaders and employees.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Transformed workplace practices and operational functions in Global Medical Affairs to uncover process gaps and develop solutions under Business Operations, Strategic Communications, Global Medical Training, and.
• Reconstructed organizational planning with employee-focused programs, including a new Onboarding Experience and Business Operations Training and Playbook, for over 500 Global Medical Affairs employees
• Spearheaded change efforts in digital platforms with cross-functional teams, including transition planning under the merger and acquisition with AstraZeneca in July 2021
• Decreased barriers for improved connection, collaboration, and productivity with Global Medical Training

Morristown, New Jersey, US

• Designed, implemented, and scaled the Office Managers Association and subcommittee programs with 85 affiliated physician practices across the five regions of Atlantic Health System. Oversaw all program logistics and.
• Improved customer relations by researching and evaluating customer’s needs and challenges with their affiliated hospitals via interviews, surveys, and data reports.
• Optimized workplace solutions by designing leadership programs and skill-based tools derived from data research and analysis through engaging in-person and online events and seminars.
• Advanced customer experience by creating a digital platform and content for relevant news, leadership development resources, and connection with other office managers.

Newark, New Jersey, US

• Directed 2019 Annual Event, providing oversight and guidance to 40-member team for program planning, logistics, performance, communication and marketing, and budget committees.
• Exceeded event targets, capturing over 550 in-person and virtual attendees and 100% satisfaction per post-event survey.
• Researched industry trends and surveyed membership, identifying issues around multigenerational workplace and developing event theme and discussion topics.
• Facilitated legal contracts, agreements, and relationships with internal and external speakers, production staff, and conference center services.
• Planned ongoing workshops and events, continuing momentum generated from event discussions for 2019 and beyond.

Newark, New Jersey, US

• Developed annual objectives with national co-chairs and executive sponsor for largest business resource group with over 1.5K members, aligning with HR Diversity and Inclusion strategies and implementing deliverables.
• Streamlined operations and developed best practices in 12 corporate sites through coaching sessions, reporting metrics, and regular meetings.
• Maximized operational efficiency by managing all meeting logistics, membership distribution lists, and records for leadership, site leads, and members.
• Cultivated strategic relationships by advocating BRG’s mission and value proposition at internal events, external events, and with senior leaders.

Newark, New Jersey, US

• Facilitated marketing materials submission process with in-house and field financial professionals to ensure adherence to internal and federal compliance requirements. Executed and distributed weekly and monthly.
• Optimized cross-functional communication by creating and maintaining SharePoint page, centralizing SOPs, best practices, and marketing material disclosures for Gatekeepers, Compliance partners, and in-house associates.
• Developed and delivered talent and leadership events and opportunities including leading virtual teams, executive lunch and learns on leadership, mentoring, career navigation, and personal branding, as leader for.
• Advanced diversity practices with agency management by tracking and organizing nomination forms for Annual Leadership Diversity Award for Prudential Advisors’ Diversity and Inclusion Council.

Newark, New Jersey, US

• Directed and processed complex risk analysis and strategies for 100+ claim caseload for national and mid-market accounts. Trained and coached newly hired associates in claim processes, best practices, and risk.
• Repaired $4M premium customer relationship by implementing 6-month client improvement process strategy with confirmed client satisfaction.
• Researched, discovered, and resolved client’s $10K health insurance deduction error, facilitating continued business.

Newark, New Jersey, US

• Consulted 9 committee leaders, driving annual objective projects forward.
• Boosted project effectiveness by analyzing project plans and status with BRG’s goals and HR Diversity and Inclusion’s long-term vision.
• Reduced project stagnation by providing additional support to meet project goals.
• Built trust with leadership team through consistent project development follow-up and coaching.

Buffalo, New York, US

• Conducted data entry testing for candidates and designated new hire work assignments to proprietary database system. Facilitated entrance and exit interviews. Oversaw and presented new hire orientations and benefit.
• Improved record-keeping by developing and maintaining database tracking success of all candidates.

• Collaborated with the Mayor of Indianapolis, IN to carry out Diversity and Inclusion strategy and efforts through the Nationalities Council of Indiana (NCI) and annual International Festival, Indianapolis’ largest.
• Strengthened relationships with community groups and leaders to increase and retain membership with NCI.
• Increased awareness by participating in community festivals, banquets, and other events for NCI and the International Festival.
• Streamlined communications by recording and publishing monthly board meetings and International Festival planning meetings.

Indianapolis, Indiana, US