Bethany Ellis Email & Phone Number

Culver City, California, Us

CreatorIQ is the most trusted software to unify and power advanced influencer marketing for the world’s most innovative enterprises. Our Intelligence Cloud facilitates data science-enabled creator discovery, streamlines workflow, ensures brand safety, and drives meaningful measurement. Amazon, AB Inbev, Airbnb, Calvin Klein, CVS, Disney, H&M, Logitech, Nestle, Sephora, and Unilever are just some of the brands that utilize CreatorIQ’s platform to drive real business results across their influencer marketing ecosystems. CreatorIQ is a global company headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in San Francisco, London, and Ukraine.

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 senior leadership team.• 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, designed and led safety protocols and return to office plan.• 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. • Grew the company from 200 to 500 employees. • Reduced turnover from 32% to 9%. • Acquired a new company, Elauwit Networks, and integrated 80 employees based in South Carolina. Prior to the acquisition turnover was 47%; a year later it was just 12%.• Managed an HR team of 15; provided strategic and operational direction for an employee base distributed across the U.S., Brazil, UK, and Dubai. • Worked with compensation committee on strategies to retain top talent through compensation design and succession planning and worked with them to meet governance requirements.• Developed the Boingo Science of hiring, raised the bar on talent and brought candidate satisfaction to 91% positive and 94% of offers given are accepted.• Designed and implemented health and wellness strategy to keep insurance premiums down for Boingo and employees. 5.63% average premium increase over 6 years.

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 representing digital brands such as Fandango, Movies.com, iVillage, Plaxo, Comcast Interactive Media, DailyCandy, Swirl, Astrology.com, and Fancast. April 2011 - Transitioned to NBCU, reporting to Digital Networks President, Nick Lehman.• 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 on the joint NBCU/Comcast steering committee which set the framework and foundation for the new NBCU HR.• 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.• Contributed to overall business success by hiring and integrating top tier talent for key positions.Associated Responsibilities:• Coach and influence the leadership team. Provide strategic guidance on organizational structure, succession planning, human resource issues and strategic initiatives.• Prepare and present to the board of directors for Fandango (prior to Comcast acquisition).• Responsible for a team of 9; provide HR leadership and guidance to the HR leads on handling employment related issues.

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 Entertainment, Plaxo and Swirl.March 2009 - Promoted from VP of HR to Chief People Officer for the Entertainment & Lifestyle division of Comcast Interactive Media (CIM), reporting to the President, Chuck Davis. Provided HR leadership for Fandango, Movies.com (acquired 1/08), and DailyCandy (acquired 9/08).

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 organization•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•Resolved active lawsuits by completing diligent discovery work and participating in depositions and mediations•Immediately restructured and staffed HR function with 8 employees across the nation.•Established and embraced HR core values of respect, honesty, integrity and consistency in all HR practices, which resulted in improved employee engagement and trust in the organization

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 reduction in force resulting from the merger •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