Carol Watson Email & Phone Number

New York, Us

Lead IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability) from the inside out and from the outside in across all global markets. A senior advisor and SME on client engagements and counsel. DEI + ESG, Polycultural communications, internal and external communications, embedding DEI in L&D and the employee experience, the impact of AI in representation, culturally competent coaching, sponsorship/mentoring, employer branding and positioning and executive and c-suite leadership counsel and coaching.

New York, Ny, Us

Focused on client growth and culture transformation across industries by building and launching solutions and offerings across stakeholder groups by upskilling DE&I capabilities, solutions and advising internally/externally. Internally, working across the global regions to localize DE&I in 120+ markets and 5 global regions. Work collaboratively with client leads to build, design and service clients as a senior client advisor on 1) Bias Interruption in the marketing communications process, 2) Lead a center of excellence IDEA/Polycultural client team and developed Think Tanks to support recruiting/onboarding, professional development, client solutions, cultural insights for DE&I 3)Employee engagement and partnerships locally and globally 4) Social Sustainability/Social Issues response and decision planning 5) issues management and pre-emptive guidance. Leading the strategy and implementation to drive progress in partnership with regional global leaders in growing inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) to support the people, agency, clients and community. Award winning Destination Inclusion an immersive, action-focused, learning experience globally, IDEA Collectives across global regions, 8 US Employee Resource Groups, strategic adviser across WPP network agency collaborations and client support.

New York, Ny, Us

Introduced an IDEA framework, built a US focused strategy, DE&I commitments, refocused ERG groups for strategic impact, and collaborated with the HR Teams to recalibrate and embed DE&I into the talent processes. COVID education thru the lens of DE&I and the inequities across diversity dimensions

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An advisory and intelligence service consultant to top organizations on best practices in diversity and inclusion development. Provide strategic guidance, auditing, benchmarking, gap analysis, best practice recommendations and consulting to Fortune 1000, CPG, media, advertising, digital, travel, healthcare, insurance, government, higher education organizations. Strategy refinement and implementation advisor. Design and deliver workshops and presentations on leadership councils, change management, global D&I in L&D trends, strategic diversity recruiting, inclusive leadership development, business resource group (ERG's), supplier diversity, CSR, inclusive marketing and business impact strategies. Provide organizational development, strategy and culture change advising on all key dimensions of diversity, embedding culture inclusion and leadership engagement and ERG/BRG capacity building. Industry focus initiatives in marketing, media, advertising, technology and entertainment.

• Cross-cultural talent consultancy specializing in US and global talent acquisition, retention and development strategies in the advertising, marketing and media/entertainment industries. Design and deliver (live and virtually) unconscious bias, inclusive leadership and E/BRG business strategy and workshop facilitation. Contract assignments for The People Development Team clients: Microsoft, NBA. FutureWork Institute clients: Ogilvy, Towers Watson. Bluepoint Leadership Development client: American Airlines/US Airways • Workshop design and facilitation on senior leadership strategies, female mentoring, personal branding, team building, strategic diversity recruitment. Led primary research, focus group design, analysis and reporting for talent retention strategic development.• Global project assignments using Appreciative Inquiry, the ADKAR model for change management and the OCI (Organizational Cultural Inventory) requiring discovery, planning and recommendations.Diverse strategic talent acquisition/retention expertise focused on sourcing and development/coaching at all levels from college strategies to transferrable skills and executive retention. Certified executive/career coach to mid to senior level executives and ERG strategies for business results.

Brentwood, Tennessee, Us

As part of the American Airlines and US Airways merger was asked to participate in the coaching facilitation team delivering training and leadership development for 2000 global airport leaders. Trained as a table facilitator for the Emergenetics assessment tool and Bluepoints award winning Leader as Coach program

Strategic brand marketing and business development, change management consulting and training. New product development and promotion, social media strategy.Global gender, diversity, unconscious bias, organizational cultural assessment, leadership development

New York, Ny, Us

Formerly AWNY (Advertising Women of New York). Lead an 18 member board overseeing the growth and management of AWNY. As the first, 100 years young and largest advertising, media and marketing industry association, AWNY was created to offer access, support and development to women in advertising. Membership today totals nearly 2000 of men and women in the leading firms across the industry. AWNY creates the "must go to" events, content and community with thought leaders in all areas. Programming ranges from career conferences to Women 2 Watch, Changing the Game and Boardroom breakfasts and a formal mentoring program. Executive Membership including Ted Women conference attendance. Annual Student Loan Relief Award for members. Led the complete organizational change and restructure from research analysis, structure, mission and vision to implementation of leadership change. Led the search and leadership transition, communications and board role restructure.

Resource and consultant for multicultural youth marketing and African American marketing. Consortium of specialists to provide sales and marketing strategy, research, event planning services

Lead the advertising sales, marketing and promotion of a national, award winning media platform.

New York, Ny, Us

Worked in the advertising, promotions and marketing departments at the times. Was tapped to provide insight and business building ideas in a variety of categories including high end home furnishings, books, retail, technology and automotive. Launched a teen magazine in partnership with Scholastic called The NY Times Upfront

Advertising sales executive responsible for the travel, direct response, package goods and music categories

Master'S Of Science In Organizational Development, Global Organizational Development, Client Engagements In France, Costa Rica And China

Bba, Marketing And Advertising

Certified Professional Coach, Executive Coaching