Leesa Schipani, Shrm-Scp (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Hartford, Connecticut Area

I focus on developing and delivering strategic Human Resource (HR) solutions to enhance business results by leveraging your greatest assets- your people! I work with small to mid-size businesses, non-profit organizations and municipalities. I provide HR expertise based on your unique needs and provide a variety of options from being your part-time HR.

CT MRG is a collaborative that manufacturers can turn to for sales, marketing and overall business needs. CT MRG has selected the best in the business and brought them together under one alliance to better serve small and medium-sized manufacturers. From business development, tax credit advisory solutions, branding, to human resource and legal questions.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

I provide operations and organizational development consulting services to help your business achieve its goals. We specialize in innovative business transformation projects including:- Organizational development strategies and interventions to help your organization solve its problems - Strategic planning to maximize your technology investment providing.

Enfield, CT And Manhattan

• Built and launched Signature training programs designed to on board new employees, expose employees to the rich history and heritage of Brooks Brothers and enhance business acumen and leadership skills at all levels of.
• Developed and implemented “university style” training program for Store Managers which resulted in graduates achieving a comp store sales increase 50% greater than non-graduates.
• Instituted English as a second language program at central alterations facilities which provided employees with growth opportunities and stores with supply of internal candidates for critical tailor positions.
• Introduced leadership skills development program in manufacturing and corporate settings with a focus on self awareness and core leadership competencies leveraging internal subject matter experts and external resources.
• Facilitated the development of direct and indirect reports utilizing servant leadership model.
• Prepared and managed 1.7 M annual learning and development budget utilizing a build, buy and borrow strategy to meet the varied needs of the organization.

Enfield, CT

• Held various Human Resource roles leading to Director, Organizational Development at the 5th largest specialty retailer in the US (Casual Corner Group, Adrienne Vittadini, Carolee Designs, Brooks Brothers).
• Participated in all acquisitions and divestitures with a focus on merging cultures, practices and employees. Off boarded 3000 employes with the divesture of Casual Corner Group including communication and outplacement.
• Facilitated leadership skills training certification for 80 multi-unit leaders enabling them to create a customized learning and development experience for their direct reports.
• Aligned sales and product learning and development strategies with each Brand and developed supporting materials and training teams for delivery of messaging.
• Designed recruiting and selection tools and processes to create a consistent approach to acquiring talent across all brands. Developed and implemented training for all hiring managers.
• Developed succession planning system that identified future leaders and fostered movement between the brands and multiple career paths for Store Managers.

Greater Boston Area

Greater Boston Area

Greater Denver Area

Greater Boston Area

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

As, Fashion Merchandising And Retail

Chaired senior fashion show working with local merchants and fellow student models to showcase current fashions. Participated in holiday.

Pension And Benefits Certificate

Education record