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Global HR Leader of Talent Management & Development initiatives- Manages the global performance management process end-to-end for corporate employees, including strategy, stakeholder management, design/development, implementation, and evaluation- Oversees talent development initiatives for individual contributors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering professional growth- Owns leadership development initiatives to enhance organizational capabilities and nurture leaders- Leads instructional design team, fostering innovation to develop effective learning solutions- Serves as a key stakeholder for companywide initiatives (ex. corporate values redesign, change initiatives, advising on process design, and supporting implementation)

Global Head of Talent Development process and programs for people managers- Owned the global end-to-end strategy, design/development, implementation, facilitation, and maintenance of all people manager talent initiatives and programs- Served as a key stakeholder for companywide initiatives (ex. performance management, change initiatives, HR transformation), advising on process design, and supporting implementation- Led the creation and implementation of manager expectations and supporting learning paths in order to drive people manager capability across the organization- Assessed and gathered feedback from learners and stakeholders to refine and ensure people manager programs and experiences remain impactful and meet objectives- Consulted and partnered with all areas of HR and senior leaders across the business to grow the global footprint of manager programming

Corporate Talent Development Leader for URBN/Urban Outfitters/Anthropologie/Free People/Nuuly at Home Office & Regional Distribution Centers (est. 3,000+ employees)- Managed team of Instructional Designers & Talent Dev. Specialists- Developed Change Management strategies for HQ/Retail/Distribution Centers- Coached & Consulted Managers and Senior Leaders to successfully navigate people-focused opportunities and challenges - Supported Company-wide Performance Management Process for HQ employee population through Design, Implementation and Training- Contributed to creation of Talent Management dashboards for Executive team & Board members- Advised on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives for Training, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement- Consulted Senior Leadership (C-Suite, Brand Presidents) on departmental development initiatives- Oversaw Executive Leadership Development for C-Suite & Director-level leaders- Designed & Facilitated first ever company-wide Manager-level Development program (300+ program graduates since May 2017)- Served as Program Designer/Manager of Merchant Training Program, including course development in partnership with Subject Matter Experts in Design, Production, Systems, etc.- Owned Onboarding process for all Home Office Employees (approx. 900 new employees annually), Managed & Developed Senior Talent Team Orientation speakers- Designed, Administered and Analyzed Employee Pulse Surveys & Strategic Training Evaluation- Owned the URBN Internship Program (working with ave. 100+ interns annually between summer program, fall, spring and Co-op rolling positions), includes onboarding, program design and implementation, performance evaluation process, supporting Intern supervisor population - Consulted Talent Leaders in URBN's regional offices (New York, Gap, Reno) regarding best practices in Training & Onboarding- Conducted Exit Interviews, utilizing data to inform improvements to Talent Management initiatives

- Consulted Senior Leadership (C-Suite, Brand Presidents) on Departmental training initiatives- Managed Executive Leadership Development Programs for top-level Executives and Directors- Created & Facilitated premier company-wide Manager-level Development program (200+ program graduates since May 2017)- Program Designer/Manager of early-Merchant Training Program, including course development in partnership with Subject Matter Experts in Design, Production, Systems, etc.- Owned Onboarding process for all Home Office Employees (estimated 900 new employees annually), Managed and Developed Senior Talent Team Orientation speakers- Consulted Talent Leaders in URBN's regional offices (New York, Gap, Reno) regarding best practices in Training & Onboarding- Designed, Administered and Analyzed Strategic Training Evaluation- Led, Managed and Developed Training & Development Graduate Co-op- Advised College Recruiting Leaders on Training Events and Performance Management- Supported Company-wide Change Management Initiatives through Training Design & Delivery

Corporate Talent Development Trainer for HBO’s entire organization (est. 2,400+ employees), conducting training across HBO’s North American offices (NY, Seattle, Santa Monica)- Developed and implemented design, delivery and continuous improvement of 15+ distinct in-house training programs; conducted needs assessments, delivered one-of-a-kind trainings and evaluated outcomes- Designed and Marketed promotional initiatives for internal training opportunities across all touchpoints - Collaborated on the creation and design of Leadership Ready, HBO’s inaugural leadership program for high potential employees at the Manager-level- Facilitated HBO’s New Hire Orientation experience for NY-area employees, bridging the gap between candidate experience and employee experience through an engaging and informative onboarding workshop- Coordinated employee benefits introduction process for NY, LA and Seattle-based employees- Owned the creation of new visual design elements for training purposes and for departmental initiatives (includes design and production of New Hire Orientation collateral and swag)- Supported the Administration of HBO’s Learning Management System (LMS) and led the development of technological advancement for HBO's learning and development space (mobile-based learning solutions, e-learning and digital initiatives)- Worked with a diverse range of internal clients on development and engagement needs - Managed a wide-range of team building initiatives and events for client groups (from needs assessment through delivery and evaluation)- Collaborated on the design and implementation of Change Management projects (including Performance Management process and company-wide application rollouts)- Strategically oversaw company-wide Training and Development budget

- Facilitated logistical design and execution of HBO’s Directors’ Leadership Program (a three-day immersive program for future executives at the Director-level) and FLEX: Tools for the Agile Leader (a two-day conference in conjunction with Columbia University for VP-level executives)- Coordinated all logistical activities in preparation for internal/external leadership programs- Gathered and analyzed leadership metrics to improve existing programs- Organized New Hire Benefits Orientation process for both LA and Seattle based employees- Administrator for HBO's 360 assessment process, including the facilitation of participant orientation and ongoing advisement- Owned the employee recruitment and nomination process for HBO's internal leadership programs- Supported HBO business partners with team-building initiatives and events

- Served firm’s global network of consultants (1,500 + employees)- Crafted internal messaging (Talking points for CEO, communications with prospective clients, internal communications to employees worldwide)- Developed & coordinated internal and external events (both domestic and international)- Fielded internal inquiries for employess from Interbrand's 37 international offices- Coordinated new business inquiries and negotiated paid conference partnerships for Brandchannel

- Served firm’s global network of consultants (1,500 + employees)- Crafted internal messaging (Talking points for CEO, communications with prospective clients, internal communications to employees worldwide)- Developed & coordinated internal and external events (both domestic and international)- Fielded internal inquiries for employess from Interbrand's 37 international offices- Coordinated new business inquiries and negotiated paid conference partnerships for Brandchannel

- Supported both the Sr. Director, Global Marketing and the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer, North America- Organized Managers’ daily activities (calendar/phone, travel, etc.),- Created PowerPoint presentations, YTD reports- Administered expense reports, global marketing budget and global marketing calendar- Coordinated Monthly Client Services Leadership meetings

- Assistant to the President & Chief Creative Officer- Participated in new business pitch development and presentations- Managed new business database of over 5,000 clients & prospects- Coordinated and participated in product brainstorming and brand naming activities- Oversaw office remodels and office move- Crafted job listings & screened candidates