Beth Arnold Email & Phone Number

United States

Redmond, Washington, United States

• Delivered critical projects for Xbox Game Studios Chief of Staff, improving HR compliance completion from 70% to over 80%.• Spearheaded the creation and delivery of Daily Pulse data, utilizing performance metrics to drive organizational change.• Led Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives, driving engagement through the Xbox Culture Council, Xbox Social Impact D&I Network, and the Gaming Business Manager Network.• Coordinated nine Make-a-Wish gaming-related wishes, collaborating with Mojang Studios, 343 Industries, and external partners, ensuring stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.• Partnered with the Military Employment Resource Group for succession planning and workforce planning initiatives, including the USO Speaker Series, MSSA, and Xbox Game Camp.Lead Program Manager – Xbox Game Camp https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-studios/game-camp• Developed the strategic framework for Xbox Game Camp, empowering talent from marginalized communities and non-traditional backgrounds to thrive in the gaming industry.• Managed all camp deliverables, including budget management, communications, and weekly events, while overseeing internal partner engagement.• Facilitated collaboration across 18 internal partners, ensuring HR compliance with legal documentation and delivering meaningful learning and development (L&D) content.• Successfully launched 11 domestic and international Game Camps, achieving recruitment success with 21 job placements and the establishment of 10 new studios globally.Summit Manager – Cross-Studio Communities• Managed partnerships with Summit Leads, organizing 26 successful summits from July 2023 to June 2024, fostering cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing across studios.• Enabled organizational development by facilitating events that connected peers across studios, allowing for innovation and the discussion of game development topics.

Redmond, Washington, United States

Talent Manager – Devices and Gaming• Managed monthly talent management activities, including executive headcount management and the succession planning process for 544 executives.• Partnered with Engineering Talent Managers to deliver quarterly learning and development (L&D) training for 200 new managers across all Engineering groups, enhancing their leadership development.Talent Coordinator – Windows and Devices Group• Launched the pilot for Early Career Month, which evolved into the corporate event "Discover Days," enhancing employee engagement and career development.• Created a Pilot Rotation Program for Program Management, working with HR Managers to implement a strategic talent management initiative.• Organized and executed over 150 customized leadership development and high-potential employee training sessions.• Redesigned the onboarding program, improving the first-day experience and HRIS integration for new hires and transfers.