Bethany Ellis Email & Phone Number

Culver City, California, US

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Frisco, Texas, US

• Key member of the executive team responsible for evolving Boingo’s culture into a six-time “Best Place to Work” designee. As a trusted advisor, transitioned long-time CEO into retirement and integrated the new CEO with.
• Led the implementation of Boingo’s business continuity plan in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
• Seamlessly transitioned 400+ employees in 33 states to shelter-in-place while maintaining business continuity of our “essential” business. Initiated company response to work from home prior to government regulations.
• Launched Employee Resource Group to focus on racial equality and social justice
• Designed programs and practices that ensure everyone feels welcome and valued at Boingo - including self-guided curriculum, training, guest speakers and cultivating a diverse recruiting pipeline.
• Executed branding initiatives that positioned Boingo Wireless as a world-class employer, driving the positive corporate visibility needed to draw top talent.

New York City, NY, US

• From Fandango in 2005 to Comcast in 2007 to NBCU in 2011, my time with the company has been a complex series of transitions that I would be happy to explain in person. In summary, I have been the national HR leader.
• Key member of the acquisition team in the sale of Fandango to Comcast (4/2007), the due diligence and integration team in the purchase of Movies.com (1/2008) and acquisition of DailyCandy (9/2008). Represented Comcast.
• Provided HR leadership in the creation and build out of start-up businesses such as Swirl, DailyCandy Deals and Comcast Digital Entertainment (vertical ad network).
• Staffed and shaped the new leadership team for DailyCandy. Designed and delivered HR infrastructure initiatives and direction for the business.
• Designed and implemented competitive pay strategies, including sales commission plans, to meet the goals of each business.
• Executed initiatives that won awards for "Best Places to Work" from Employers Group and LA Business Journal and positioned us as an employer that attracts and retains top talent.

Philadelphia, PA, US

October 2009 - Promoted to Chief People Officer for Comcast Interactive Media (CIM), reporting to CIM President, Amy Banse. CIM is a division of Comcast Corporation dedicated to developing and operating online and cross-platform entertainment and media businesses, including: Comcast.net, Fancast, Fandango/Movies.com, DailyCandy, Comcast Digital.

Universal City, California, US

June 2005 - I started working with Fandango when it was a privately held business with only 45 employees. I reported to the CEO, Art Levitt, and the succeeding CEO, Chuck Davis. I was promoted to VP of HR after 6 months. In April 2007 - Comcast Corporation acquired Fandango.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Directed all labor relations for 4 collective bargaining units, 2 in LA and 2 in NY. Senior member of the collective bargaining team responsible for negotiating contracts.
• Developed and implemented a strategy that changed an entitlement culture to one of accountability by delivering a performance assessment program that was upgraded every six months to support the changing goals of the.
• Spearheaded a nationwide compensation program, including a bonus structure, which assured consistency in practices and linked pay with performance
• Key member of the due diligence team for proposed consolidation of Screen Actors Guild (SAG) with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) in 2003
• Oversaw the strategic development of training programs for harassment awareness, executive coaching and organization wide business skills training
• Managed all employee matters in organization wide restructuring. Designed lay-off guidelines including a severance program

New York, NY, US

• Oversaw day-to-day operations of Human Resources and Office Services. Responsible for resolving policy issues to be in compliance with California law.
• Significant contributor and resource for the development of corporate wide initiatives including performance assessments, harassment awareness training and documenting performance issues

• HR business partner for over 1,000 corporate employees in multiple states. Responsible for day-to-day operations such as recruitment, workers’ compensation, disability leaves, and employee suggestion program.
• Facilitated HR merger activities for the November 1999 purchase of Promus (Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Red Lion, Homewood Suites and Hampton Inns) and participated as a member of the executive management team handling.
• HR executive on the due diligence team for potential domestic hotel acquisitions
• Significantly improved operational efficiency and communications with regional offices and restored a high level of trust
• Initiated and coordinated internship programs with LA Youth to Work and Inroads
• Developed, implemented and managed first corporate orientation and exit interview programs

Santa Ana, CA, US

Multiple HR contract assignments for companies such as Hilton Hotels and CIMM's.

Tokyo, JP

Ba, Theatre Arts

High School Diploma

Labor Relations Course Work