☕Leah Stallone, The Career Editor, Pcc, Mba, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Contact me at coach@thecareereditllc.com, www.thecareereditllc.com or 224.534.92631:on:1 Services- Career coaching to figure out "what's next?" & career maintenance- Job search strategy, interview training, & offer negotiations consultation- Resume writing & LinkedIn BrandingCorporate Training - Training development, design, & delivery on leadership and career development topics (leadership, networking, emotional intelligence, negotiations, performance management, to name a few!)- Content development & HR thought leadership (newsletter, blog, articles)Corporate Coaching Services- Facilitate group coaching to amplify training initiatives and keep content "sticky"- 360 coaching (Korn Ferry Leadership 360), career launch coaching, & professional development- Consult for outplacement, career development and training/development firms such as LHH, Intoo, and Korn Ferry

Denver, Colorado, Us

Adjunct Coach for Frontline Management Leadership Essentials certificate, a leadership and management course that incorporates extensive one-on-one learner coaching to keep content sticky. University College is the college of continuing and professional studies at the University of Denver, a top-100 university. As one of 10 colleges at the University of Denver, University College has offered career-focused content for busy adults since 1938.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Spearheaded a broad "People" team role that included HR business partner to all Corporate groups and leading HR agenda for companywide key initiatives including Compensation, Performance Enablement & Coaching, Employee Relations, HRIS, and Payroll. Ensured HR functional strategies (HR Communications, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, etc.) were executed across groups successfully. • Partnered with department leadership on employee relations, performance management, and development activities required across their organization• Provided counsel, support, and coaching to employees within the functional groups• Analyzed trends in employee demographics, making recommendations for communications and continuous improvement within the functional groups• Fostered strong relationships and collaborated with internal C-level executives to liaise on issues spanning multiple departments: benefit deductions, retirement contribution, mergers & acquisitions, employee agreements, and other benefit issues.

Boston, Ma, Us

Led Global Learning & Professional Development team: includes coaching, professional development, talent reviews, integration, formal and informal training, career development for research, data scientist, analytical and corporate staff at a global economic, litigation consulting firm.• Talent Management: feedback process lead for global mid-year and year-end calibrations and career planning focusing on continuous improvement and innovation. This included communication planning, conducting training, and collaborating with practice leadership regarding performance messaging. • Implemented comprehensive curriculum of professional skills, integration, and training offerings, including Tech Lab (1 of a kind analytical focused training) aligned with firm’s performance expectations, developmental needs, and hiring forecast. • Consulted with department leaders and subject matter experts to assess learning needs of each group, develop solutions and lead design, development, and implementation of interactive learning solutions, including virtual and live options.• Provided career and professional development coaching to employees regarding the full range of development needs, including staffing and performance issues, integration, building of internal and external professional relationships, and potential career paths.• Served as a resource and thought leader in determining professional development offerings, retention strategies, and other policies that impact our talent strategy. Collaborates with Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and Benefits to enhance retention and engagement.• Developed reporting systems and metrics to monitor the progression and success of program participants and the program's impact on the business.• Managed budget and oversaw funds for all facets of firm’s professional development function.

Boston, Ma, Us

Learning and Professional Development drives the momentum of CRA through the professional growth of our individuals and teams by delivering relevant, timely, action-oriented training; providing opportunities for people to establish relationships across practices and geographies; and cultivating on-the-job learning for all staff.

Chicago, Il, Us

Led global performance management for an international investment banking and investment management firm.•Internal consultant and partner with client groups on all HR matters – performance management, recruiting, compensation, employee relations issues, talent management and training.•Performance management: Annual review project leader for 1200 plus international employees with numerous unique workflows; super-user for online performance management system, SuccessFactors; conduct quantitative/qualitative analysis of home grown multi-rater reviews in a feedback heavy culture; train employees on process and navigating online system; troubleshoot vendor issues. •Recruiting: Manage full-cycle recruiting functions, oversee agency relationships and internal portal; analyze recruiting trends and represent firm as brand ambassador at job fairs.•Program development: Design and facilitate Summer Intern program for graduate/undergraduate staff including coordination of “Learn the Firm” program, volunteer outing and panel discussions. •Lead key HR initiatives including implementation of new Applicant Tracking System HireDesk (from legacy program PeopleFilter) and reorganization of new hire orientation.

Chicago, Il, Us

Generalist role

Chicago, Il, Us

HR Generalist - Specialist in retirement and healthcare benefits for a non-profit foundation.•Manage benefits and retirement for a population of 1300 employees; Employee Engagement committee chair. •Lead comparative job analyses with Sr Management to evaluate corresponding performance standards. •Manage installation of a new online performance management system (emPerform) working closely with IS; successfully launching the online evaluation to rave reviews. •Employee onboarding: present newly revamped New Employee Orientation presentation with a consistent message. •Manage Open Enrollment under tight deadlines.•Process benefits reconciliation reports and communicate all employee changes; communicates regularly with Payroll/ADP.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Managed team of consultants while running a full time desk. Nominated as guest speaker at “Top Producers” panel, Illinois Staffing Association 2006, 2007.•Created new hire orientation and intense 2 week consulting onboarding for incoming staff.•Managed knowledge and learning development for firm by creating/facilitating original training and coordinating in-house sessions with subject matter experts.•Restructured performance review system, developed job descriptions and advertised for internal openings.•Recruited both permanent and temporary candidates using creative placement methods and managing the applicant tracking system.

Mba, Human Resources And Marketing

Ba, Human Development