Joanne G. Email & Phone Number

Implement the GiANT Operating System to align business and people strategies for effective execution with diverse voices.• Work with Leadership Team to create a sustainable inclusive leadership culture. • Build up Catalysts within the organization using the 5 Voices framework and GiANT tools. • Work with Leadership Team to embed DEI values and business objectives to create an inclusive culture with diverse talents.

We’re in the People to People Business, focus in Training & Development to create more harmony and collaboration in the workplace.Our mission is to help companies beat near-impossible benchmarks by leveraging the power of a people culture, where nobody feels like they are at a disadvantage. Inclusive environment is shaped by the leadership team and co-created with employees. Experience working with:1) Employee Resource Groups• Facilitates personalized DEI Leadership Cohorts for ERG members of large corporations and organizations. These are employees and directors of organizations like: Google, Boeing, 3M, Accenture, SASE, and more.• Through 1-on-1s and group coaching with ERG leaders, achievements of individuals include promotions to Director/Management level, 10x ROI in business impact, and seen as competent and credible to lead projects and company’s initiatives.2) Senior Leadership Teams• Develops effective and authentic communication amongst teams to identify, delegate, and hire individuals with the appropriate strengths and experience for the role.• Personalizes training programs to create an inclusive leadership team that develops an inclusive culture for the entire organization.

• Led and communicated global initiative at store level, functioned as the strategic leader to Senior Leadership team to align resources and teams for effective execution, and rallied 300+ employees to build inclusion and belonging towards global initiative.• Analyzed monthly P&L and KPIs, to co-create an inclusive environment that is equitable for individuals to reach their highest potential, have their voice be heard amongst peers, and feel a sense of belonging to achieve business goals and initiatives. • Developed diverse succession planning and individual development plan with stretch assignments and psychological safety for teams to bring their whole self to work. • Established a process for inclusive rules of engagement to empower individuals to collaborate, communicate, and efficiently align and execute with high engagement and enthusiasm. • Worked with US Global Leaders to create, implement, and roll-out initiatives to build inclusive leadership, engage high potentials, and build high-performing teams at store levels. • Empowered and supported designated D&I champions to co-create an environment for diverse voices to grow with the organization and discover their authentic voice to be heard and valued. • Accomplished the following in 2015: • Achieved top 3 in the US for sales index• Achieved $4 M in IF Sales and profitability positive two consecutive years• #1 in US for IKEA FOOD Customer Satisfaction• Top 5 departments in the store for Employee Engagement

Covina

• Provided vision, strategies, and communication between management and global and local compliance teams throughout the store level. • Coached and held the leadership team accountable to develop an inclusive team to create sustainable and scalable processes to meet compliance and business objectives. • Performed regular store audits to ensure consistency and accountability to meet quality services and clarity of roles and responsibilities for effective alignment and execution for diverse talents to feel valued and appreciated.

Covina

• Developed, implemented, and analyzed strategies to overcome unconscious bias to meet department’s KPIs, forecast goals, and create an inclusive environment for teams to provide exceptional service to diverse customers.• Empowered D&I champion to lead the department to be inclusive and create an environment for all voices to feel heard and valued to contribute to IKEA’s ‘great place to work’ initiatives. • Established clarity in roles, responsibilities, and expectations of togetherness throughout the department, achieved 10%+ increase in sales, top department for customer satisfaction, and consistent improvement in employee engagement, resulting in three internal promotions.

• Established an onboarding program for diverse hires and individual development plans for underrepresented groups to grow with the organization and increase diversity in succession planning. • Created efficiency and alignment to meet business and people strategies to meet the customers consistently and with high quality service.

• Visit small businesses, organizations, schools, and events to promote the business• Assist the customers in placing their desired order

El Monte, Ca

• Greeted and catered to customers’ needs and wants• Motivated other co-workers to be productive• Returned unwanted items to its appropriate location• Willing to do anything and everything to keep busy

Mulhall Elementary School

• Supervised a group of 10 students within a classroom setting; either 4th or 5th graders• Assisted students in homework and other curriculum activities• Motivated students to participate and do well in activities

Bachelor, Management And Human Resources

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma PiDelta Sigma Pi Senior Vice President: • Planned, organized, and managed recruitment events.

Diversity And Inclusion Certification, Leadership Program: Diversity And Inclusion

COURSES • Fostering an Inclusive Climate • Diversity and Inclusion at Work • Improving Engagement • Counteracting Unconscious Bias KEY.