Debi (Cohen) Lake Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, US

As a Service Leader (Consultant) at LEVATA, I specialize in Organization Development, Learning & Leadership Development, Project & Program Management, Talent & Performance Management, and Change Management & Communications. LEVATA is a purpose-driven human performance advisory firm, elevating people to transform organizations. Our services include Change.

Pensacola, Florida, US

• A consultative partner assessing and exploring strategic HR support approaches for existing and new clients to ensure their defined business goals and expectations are met.
• A human capital and talent thought leader building long-term relationships and deeply integrating into the Colorado HR and broader business community to advance their strategic HR initiatives

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN

• As a senior Human Capital Management and Leadership Development and Coaching consultant, I partnered with clients in diverse industries to help them address challenging situations, implement new initiatives, manage.
• Customized a Diversity and Inclusion workplan to drive business performance and create a culture of inclusion and belonging. Focused on Steering and Leadership Committees’ strategic organizational direction, Talent.
• Chief of Staff managing department pursuits and serving as a thought leader while planning and facilitating Global offsites, weekly leadership team meetings, and managing daily activities for the VP of Total Rewards.

Oakland, California, US

• As a member of the area leadership team, provided comprehensive Human Capital support to physician leaders to include leading change, engagement, and talent management and development.
• Researched, constructed, implemented, facilitated, and evaluated complex and original leadership development programs, based on adult learning theory, to address identified business needs, build skills, and reinforce a.
• Coached and mentored physicians and leaders in the Colorado region
• Project Manager, appointed by the COO and CIO, to successfully distribute iPhones to 1000+ physicians. Drove project execution and managed project ambiguities (incomplete information, shifting processes, aggressive.

Centennial, CO, CO, US

• Provided Center of Excellence direction in all facets of performance management and employee and leadership development throughout the County.
• Developed a uniform performance appraisal system including project charter, RACI model, communications plan, forms, ratings, process, training, and reporting that linked to the Balanced Scorecard and clearly outlined.
• Led Balanced Scorecard training initiatives for department that strategically focused alignment, prioritization, and communication activities to reinforce mission, vision, values, and strategy map
• Measured program effectiveness and workforce development in support of increased knowledge, capacity, and performance

Lakewood, Colorado, US

• Identified, designed, developed, coordinated, implemented, and evaluated training and organizational development needs to maximize the potential of the leading global healthcare organization.
• Implemented a company-wide employee engagement survey including coding, a detailed marketing plan, and delivery to employees while minimizing vendor costs resulting in an 89% response rate
• Developed orientation and training materials for survey analyses of over 75 reports. Conducted theme analyses and executed action plans and communication through presentations, intranet articles, and targeted talking.
• Created tools for High Potential employees including communication guidelines for mangers to use with those identified or not, development recommendations, development plan template, and executive summary to improve.

US

• Assessed company-wide organization development needs. Coordinated and executed employee and leadership skill development, performance management strategy and implementation, 360-degree feedback, and change management.
• Lead company-wide training from concept to design and delivery for employees, teams, focus groups, Emerging Supervisors, New Supervisors, and on-going Leadership training to foster skill building, professional.
• Facilitated talent review discussions to prompt leaders to focus on workforce planning including engagement, development, retention of high-performing and succession of high-potential employees
• Managed career transition program’s budget, communication, self-discovery classes, outplacement services, financial planning information sessions, career fair, and a staff of 12 to equip and empower employees to move.
• Developed individual contributor, supervisor/manager, and leadership competencies to further establish company culture and enhance the performance management process

• Full accountability for all phases of Employee Engagement & Performance Management across 14-state footprint. Key player in design and execution of Leadership and Talent Development, Succession Planning, and Change.
• Managed employee engagement initiatives to create strategy and specific action plan development
• Built and implemented a leadership development program for the top 25 high-potential directors and vice presidents, offering world-class assessment, learning, and coaching opportunities
• Co-facilitated an off-site meeting for sales senior leadership which enhanced leader assimilation, cultivated a team approach, and increased operating efficiency for post-merger integration. Outcomes included.
• Coached employees to heighten awareness and responsibility in meeting and exceeding goals, exploring real world applications, and follow-up on specific assignments

Dublin, CA, US

• Planned and directed the use of resources, processes, and people to ensure seamless delivery of Human Resources solutions to clients. Designed and managed customized plans based on a formalized organizational.
• Negotiated solutions for client issues to improve their satisfaction
• Achieved highest level of retention goals of clients’ employees each quarter
• Nominated and served as a key member of an off-site meeting (intensive change management workshops) to improve the on-boarding process for clients and internal employees
• Directed professional development: coached towards problem resolution, expanded resources, and improved retention and morale for five direct reports

(6-month contract)Designed, developed, and integrated curriculum content into training solutions to meet a variety of detailed project specifications for clients, including AT&T Wireless and General Electric, which supported their learning goals and objectives.

Dublin 2, IE

• (1-year contract)Created change management action plans, solicited executive sponsorship, supported benefits realization, and developed front-line through executive communication and training activities for Qwest.
• Successfully implemented plan, resulting in a $126,000,000 net benefit for 2003
• Managed calendar of deliverables for Project Management Operations team and continually updated and communicated projects’ milestones’ chart and change management plans to ensure deadlines were met
• Improved communication, including reinstitution of creative monthly newsletter
• Supported creation and implementation of training activities as change management plans were executed

• Through targeted training at Junior Achievement, improved employee satisfaction and retention while increasing individual leadership and communication skills
• Strengthened employee facilitation and interviewing skills for business requirements program for Bank of America

US

• Compiled and analyzed salient HR trends and issues of the Investment Banking/Capital Markets group for monthly Balanced Scorecard and generated ideas for future initiatives. Benchmarked and communicated strategic.
• Reevaluated, developed, and improved company-wide strategic internal communications
• Revised employee handbook to reflect evolving corporate goals and objectives and incorporated it onto the intranet for employee use
• Analyzed competing non-core benefits in anticipation of divestitures and acquisitions
• Supported salary alignment initiatives within Publishing and Sales groups that resulted in cost savings and improved efficiency

US

• Managed all company immigration matters for over 50 impacted employees by initiating counseling, weekly status reports, and general communication. Established and cultivated collaborative relationships with a diverse.
• Reduced processing time by 22% for all phases of Green Cards, H1, J, TN, and L visas

US

• Managed and expanded one-year employee development program for entry-level business analysts that resulted in greatly improved employee morale. Partnered with Thomson University to customize and execute a training.
• Increased employee retention to 93% and reduced associated costs of hiring
• Effectively administered all program aspects: budgeting, on-boarding, orientation, mentoring, training, monthly group meetings, career discussions, employee relations issues, rotation/swap program, social events.
• Promoted company and CODE program through job fairs and on-campus presentations
• Fulfilled recruitment quota with exceptional employees
• Conducted behavior-based interviews

US

• Promoted company and CODE program through job fairs and on-campus university presentations.
• Conducted behavior-based interviews
• Coordinated in-office second-round interviews and details for offer reception
• Fulfilled recruitment quota with exceptional employees

M.A., Industrial/Organizational Psychology

B.A., Psychology