Cathy Edwards Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Co, Us

Leader of talent development for BCH, working with organizational leaders and Human Resources across a portfolio of talent, learning and organizational initiatives. Launched monthly leadership competencies training series; Designed/launched virtual new employee orientation; Enhanced performance management processes and facilitated leader & workforce training; Facilitated executive 360 degree feedback and launching leaders-of-leaders training series; Conducting employer & provider engagement surveys; Introducing succession planning for executive roles.

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

Managed global executive recruiting. Recruited direct reports to the CEO and C-suite at the President, Vice-President and Director level, while overseeing executive searches company-wide. Established standards, processes, candidate experience and new hire on-boarding benchmarks. Selected and managed external search partners. (Oct 2011–Dec 2016 and July 2018–Sept 2019)

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

Tapped by CHRO for special assignment: Transformed the Learning Center of Excellence (COE) to improve the global associate learning experience. Assessed current state, researched best practices, proposed and implemented strategic plan. Redefined learning success metrics. Enhanced global online LMS platform with improved curriculum, multiple languages & learning modalities. Partnered with corporate functions to create/implement online skill & knowledge training. Managed significant renovation of corporate Learning Center facility.

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

Senior HR leader for three Kohler business units; member of each business’ leadership team and corporate HR leadership team. Led HR staff through strategic planning, succession planning, leadership development, recruitment, organization design & development, performance and compensation management, employee relations, legal issues, financial/workforce planning & budget management. Served Interiors Group (Jan 2010-Oct 2011), Kitchen & Bath Americas (Jan 2006-Dec 2009) and Global Faucets (Apr 2004-Dec 2005)

Lisle, Il, Us

HR leader Resistor/Electrocomponents business unit. Made & implemented strategic decisions for business survival through 3 years of market turmoil during electronics recession after Y2K. Orchestrated layoffs. Co-championed implementation of Lean Manufacturing to increase business competitiveness. Introduced new strategic planning process, succession planning, compensation structure and practices. Reduced days-to-hire for exempt staff and initial turnover of factory hires. Won $190,000 training grant for workforce retraining on sophisticated new product line.

Mentor, Ohio, Us

HR leader for high volume manufacturing plant, non-union workforce, self-directed work teams environment

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Development

Diploma - Natural Chef, 100% Plant-Based Cooking (9 Months' Intensive)

Post-Graduate Certificate, Advanced Human Resources & Organizational Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Modern Languages & Business Admin