Kayla Gilbert Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As a people-first talent organization, we envision a world in which companies value and recognize every individual for their unique journeys and contributions. Outside of our services to clients, we are building a community of talented people—and you belong! whether you're actively searching for a new role, would like us to keep you in mind for future opportunities, or simply want to discuss your individual goals, our inbox is always open (hello@peopleovereverything.com).We are especially committed to supporting, empowering, and uplifting communities impacted by structural racism and systemic oppression. If you identify as Indigenous, Black, a person of color, non-binary, queer, trans, disabled, and/or if you've been system-impacted, we encourage you to get in touch.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I partnered with our Head of Global Recruiting to lead, design, and implement hiring processes aligned with IDEO's transformational change. In this role, I had the opportunity to:- Teach and mentor a team of 5 Recruiters and 12 contractors to run a new hiring process that cut time to hire in half- Lead full-cycle technical searches for Data Science, Software, and UX/product, including building market strategy, attraction strategy, and DE&I strategies. - Co-design and facilitate all interview training sessions to mitigate unconscious bias in interviewing.- Design and manage tools that support our processes and strategy- JD's, interview kits, criteria, scorecards, and more.- Use data as a reflective (not predictive) tool to shift and strategically inform the evolution of running more equitable searches

Greater Chicago Area

During this time, two amazing leaders (Megan Weibler and Susan O’Malley) launched the Talent Studio within IDEO. Our mission was to use human-centered design to help organizations identify, develop, and retain creative talent. We redesigned talent systems and hired key positions for several external clients. During this period of time, I split my time between Global Recruiting for IDEO and working on client projects in the Talent Studio.

Greater Chicago Area

With the launch of our new Design for Augmented Intelligence offering, I relocated to Chicago to lead Data Science hiring for all IDEO locations (Cambridge, Chicago, London, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Tokyo).

Palo Alto

Palo Alto, Ca

- Supported multiple IDEO teams as a Project Coordinator (supporting various project teams with any/all project needs, flying to final presentations to support onsite)- Acted as the “front door” to IDEO leadership- Balanced and prioritized the core tasks of the role: manage appointments, screen e-mail, arrange travel, create and maintain organizational systems, and manage expenses for the partners- Actively connected with other groups throughout IDEO in a way that builds relationships, trust, and credibility- Initiated and organized social activities and events- Participated in regional event planning and collaboration among the greater Bay Area support community

Hanover, New Hampshire

- Oversaw 25 concurrent project teams of 3-4 designers/developers each- Kept each team focused on deliverables & helped determine resources plus time usage- Created methodology, workflow and on-boarding techniques for a rapidly growing multi-project work environment - Used trello & agile methods as well as advised teams in workflow & management techniques- Mentored teams on how to communicate with partners & organize timelines- Managed staff, project & team organizational databases- Evaluated team dynamics to discover & construct new methods for success- Organized weekly lab meetings & various lab events- Helped design a collaborative work environment for diverse teams to help foster mentorship & growthSPECIFIC PROJECTS:PM & Designer - Digital Fashion Project | May 6th, 2014A fashion show integrating technology with high fashion- Researched wearable technologies & fashion trends - Established scope of project & prioritized milestones - Created budget for garment & event materials- Modeled garment in Maya and fabricated it on a 3D printer - Planned logistics for fashion showPM & UX Designer - DiscoverU Website | April 7th, 2014 A tool to help high school students navigate the college process- Organized team communication & workflow- Set project goals, milestones, & timeline for completion - Communicated with partners & users for feedback - Visualized multiple user flows using Balsamiq - Analyzed designs to optimize usability & user interestNeukom Digital Arts Leadership & Innovation (DALI) Labdali.dartmouth.eduhttp://www.facebook.com/DigitalArtsLeadershipInnovationhttp://instagram.com/dali_lab

Hanover, Nh

LEAD endeavors to influence students from underserved backgrounds with outstanding academic performance and demonstrate leadership skills to pursue careers in business, technology, engineering and health sciences. (www.leadprogram.org)- Trained & mentored 6 team members- Managed unexpected team dynamics to increase team productivity & quality of experience- Interviewed staff applicants with program director- Directed team on multiple activities & assignments- Planned program logistics, orientation, events & activities for program participants - Supervised team & participants during trips, activities, & classesLEAD (Leadership Education and Development)http://www.leadprogram.org/

Lebanon, Nh

- Communicated with artists to help envision ideal placement of work - Improved spaces to help maintain order & organized inventory - Helped organize gallery openings & events- Managed weekly open gallery children’s program

Dartmouth College

- Created term long schedules of weekly practices, performances & events- Coordinated with clients to book multiple performances per term- Managed budget, Ujima email account, & social media- Collaborated & communicated heavily with co-director to make multiple executive level decisions- Created audio mixes for performances using GarageBand- Designed advertisements for performances & eventsPROJECT:Founder & Director - Ujima MADness (UMAD) | May 25th, 2013 A day of dance lessons, battles, and prizes- Created budget & full logistics to apply for funding - Organized event schedule & delegated sections - Designed program advertisements & apparel - Managed choreographers & participants during event

Hanover, Nh

LEAD (Leadership Education and Development)http://www.leadprogram.org/

Hood Museum Of Art, Hanover Nh

- Collaborated with second programming intern to create engaging student programs- Developed & directed new events for the museum- Designed museum student program posters & events posters- Created personal Space for Dialogue exhibition titled “Art in Motion” PROJECT:Curator - Art in Motion Exhibition | May 2012 - July 2012 An exhibition at the Hood Museum of ArtBrochure: https://hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu/sites/hoodmuseum.prod/files/hoodmuseum/publications/2012sfd69.pdf- Conceptualized exhibition theme & spatial design- Wrote brochure & labels for each featured work - Created short clips for video display- Communicated with Disney for copyright permissionshttps://hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu/learn/college-students/senior-internships/space-dialogue

Hanover, Nh

LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) www.leadprogram.org

Education record

"The d.MBA is a 6-week online business education course made specifically for designers. Our approach is focused on rapid skill.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

35 courses completed: 10 courses towards completing a Studio Art major, 6 courses towards completing a Computer Science Digital Art minor.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Student Diversity Clubhttps://www.kentdenver.org/academics/6-12-program