Danielle Bermond (Torcia) Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, Us

Xpand is a mobile-first, cloud-based HR SaaS platform that fully automates the employee onboarding process and significantly reduces time-to-productivity for enterprise clients.First as an Advisory Board member, and now also as an angel investor, I work with the founder/CEO and key leaders on strategies for market positioning, client acquisition, product features and demonstrating / measuring results. I also facilitate introductions to key HR executives and business leaders, which have already yielded significant new revenue opportunities for this terrific start-up.Also, as an independent Senior HR Consultant and Advisor, I'm a strategic partner to various start-ups, businesses and individuals focused on transformation and profitable growth. Projects have included:• Designed workshops and measurement tools to introduce new, transparent approach to performance management, feedback and goal-setting and build foundational skills for global financial services consultancy. • Created first strategic roadmap and plan to establish scalable HR operations for projected growth of marketing technology start-up. • Led HRBP & Recruiting teams and advised new CHRO as interim VP HR Ops for consumer health web community, acquired by Ziff Davis. Introduced first talent metrics to 2017 Planning process and facilitated leadership discussions.

Display (FKA Tsū Social) is a global social media ecosystem built on the idea that all content creators should be paid for their creative work, regardless of the size of their following. Display supports creators through revenue sharing, tools and analytics to drive more and better content.Re-launched with better features, stronger communities and a different management team, Tsū’s mission remains the same: to create a social media platform where creators reap the benefits of their own content and data.

New York, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Senior HR consultant leading & transforming the People Operations team -- Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Analytics and Productivity tools.Everyday Health is a leading provider of health information and inspiration, serving consumers and professionals. With a portfolio of over 25 trusted and respected websites spanning the health spectrum – from lifestyle offerings in pregnancy, diet and fitness to in-depth medical content for condition prevention and management—the company attracts over 27 million monthly unique users. Acquired by Ziff Davis in December 2016.

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Strategic HR leader for LinkedIn's global Marketing Solutions business (digital advertising and content marketing). As part of the senior leadership team, I developed and led scalable HR programs to enable rapid growth (+60% global headcount, +65% revenue over 3 years).Worked closely with regional and team leaders on change management, leadership development, succession planning, recognition and employee engagement.HR Lead on 2014 acquisition of B2B audience targeting company -- created comprehensive plan from offer through onboarding; organized and led team of 40 employees to execute very successful employee integration under tight timeline. Retained 97% of key talent and achieved all cultural/team goals 30 days ahead of plan.

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Strategic HR lead for North America/Canada digital advertising sales (Marketing Solutions) leadership team and HR site leader for 3 offices (New York City, Toronto, Chicago).Designed tools & drove initiatives to improve quality and consistency of talent practices, develop great leaders, and engage employees. E.g. ­ “Great 1-on-1 Meeting” conversation frameworks – Created three leader & employee guides for Quarterly Performance Check-ins, Effective 1-on-1 Updates, and Career Conversations.

New York, Ny, Us

Designed and delivered HR strategies across 22 countries for global marketing, analytics and paid services organizations.• Led change management for new strategy to double International Insurance revenue. • Redesigned global leaders' job profile to explicitly include new skills & competencies to achieve growth targets. Proactively sourced talent with HR & leaders outside U.S. and hired four high potentials in one year.

New York, Ny, Us

Oversaw global development programs for AXP senior leaders and high potentials, including executive coaching, new leader onboarding, and programs to develop diverse talent. Led team of four.• Designed company-wide plan to optimize executive coaching ROI globally and save a projected $2 million per year.

New York, Ny, Us

Developed business-driven HR strategies for 850+ employees in Marketing, Business Effectiveness and Digital Strategy. • Designed transformational strategy that reduced job turnover from 58% to 33% in one year. Designed tools recognized as HR best practices, subsequently rolled out to several other divisions.• Led HR team for acquisition of U.S. Insurance business. Retained 100% of critical talent and protected $60 million of revenue, 8 months ahead of schedule. • Created successful development program for tech leaders transitioning from individual contributor roles to leading and motivating teams.• Spearheaded business taskforce to improve pipeline of diverse talent that tripled U.S. candidate pools in one year.

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Reported directly to Chief HR Officer and managed team of 5. Led HR initiatives for 550 employees in six U.S. locations. Advised senior leadership on all HR areas, including performance management, recruiting, compensation and employee relations.• Established all HR functions for start-up e-commerce division.• Initiated and led company’s first cross-divisional HR process improvement team to create sustainable improvements in program and service delivery. Established first consistent HR Scorecard across 3 divisions.• Created first company-wide Orientation and year-long onboarding program.

NewView is a private supply-chain SaaS company backed by $100 million in venture capital funding (Bessemer Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Goldman Sachs) and strategic alliances with Ford and BHP Steel. HQ relocated from NYC to Texas in 2002.Reported directly to COO and managed staff of 5 in HR and Operations. Provided strategic direction to leadership team and established global HR function for 150 person start-up in 9 international locations.• Achieved 33% increased headcount in one year while saving 50% of normal recruiting fees in highly competitive digital talent market.• Assumed critical role in determining people strategy to support evolving business plan, including multiple reorganizations, recruiting and retention strategy in volatile dot.com marketplace.• Led design and implementation of Performance Management Program and company-wide training curriculum to engage, develop and retain employees.• Managed domestic and international benefits programs, immigration, compensation and employee relations.

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Generalist for HQ population of 1500+ for $29.2 billion professional services firm.

New York, Ny, Us

Generalist for 450+ corporate and field employees of global $10 billion consumer products company. • Rolled out two brand-wide training programs to improve front-line leadership and sales effectiveness.• Designed new system that improved salary increase processing efficiency by 63% in one year.

New York, Ny, Us

Ilr School -- Various Hr Executive Courses

Hr Executive Program

B.S., Psychology, Cum Laude

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