Lisa Kaye has worked as a senior human resource leader for top companies in the digital media, e-commerce, technology, television, film, animation, retail, hospitality and the live entertainment space for over 20 years. Having successfully launched a niche media and entertainment industry job board and career site at http://www.greenlightjobs.com in 2001, the site boasts thousands of monthly job postings with over 25,000 unique monthly visitors. In addition, her company provides HR consulting, Executive Coaching, talent management, and Executive Search services to top tier clients in the media, entertainment, retail and technology industries. Kaye handled the integration of technology innovator, Oculus VR in its $2 billion dollar acquisition by Facebook (FB). Most recently, Kaye assisted with the $60 million dollar restructuring of Sonifi Solutions, formerly LodgeNet and worked closely with Private Equity, Colony Capital and investors laying the foundation for strategic business and operational HR best practices. Some of her HR consulting assignments include, the launch of the The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), building the talent acquisition and HR team at Guitar Center, building the HR practices for the launch of SBE Entertainment’s Las Vegas properties as well as having worked in CHRO roles with, Ticketmaster, Live Nation, House of Blues and with Disney/Pixar. Kaye worked on the post-merger acquisition of Ticketmaster & Live Nation (LYV) realizing nearly $60 million in cost reductions including merging two organizations with a combined total asset of over $4 billion and a total global employee population of over 25,000 full-time and seasonal employees. Kaye is an expert in her field having worked with notable start-up ventures as well as established companies to help streamline organizational efficiencies, reduce cost and improve overall company profitability and employee engagement.

Volunteer board member for the P.I.C.O. Neighborhood Council, www.piconc.com. Chair the council's Land Use Committee to recommend and advise the community on upcoming development in the area.

Integration and Human Resources consulting work for media entertainment iconic brand including The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, MRC Film and Television, MRC Data and dickclarkproductions.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie related organization, composed of 7,000+ accomplished men and women working in cinema. We recognize and uphold excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences, inspire imagination, and connect the world through the medium of motion pictures. The Academy is a nonprofit organization with approximately 350 employees. 
The Academy has three buildings throughout the Los Angeles area – the Academy headquarters, the Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study in Beverly Hills and the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study in Hollywood. The Academy also has employee offices for our Museum project in the Miracle Mile, directly across from our construction site, the former May Company Building at Wilshire and Fairfax.

Provide human resources consulting advice and services on acquisition integration with Facebook. Oculus VR is hiring. If interested please visit http://www.oculusvr.com/company/careers

Acted as HR Advisor managing key strategic business and human resources initiatives with respect to acquisition of Sonifi Solutions (formerly LodgeNet Inc.) by Private Equity firm. Liaise with PE, Colony Capital principals and Sonifi senior management team on company reorganization, benefits administration, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, pay practices, employee relations, policy implementation and restructure. Served as member of senior management team to effect integration and organizational change management.

Established and structured internal talent acquisition department servicing Corporate Headquarters 750 employees within 4 months filled over 95 open positions and hired internal Talent Acquisition team.

Assisted in helping internal HR to set up policies, practices, recruitment hiring tests and new hire procedures for opening of union based nightclub in Las Vegas.

Interim head of HR to assist with launch of network and advise on human resources initiatives.

Served as Chief HR advisor for newly created spin-co Live Nation formerly, Clear Channel Entertainment. Advised CEO and senior management team on organizational, compensation and staffing issues. Handled M&A for company including Sports, Theatrical and Motorsports divisions. Managed complex strategic negotiations on behalf of senior management. Built HR function and managed daily operation of human resources for public company of over 6000 full time employees and another thousands of seasonal employees worldwide. Implemented polices, practices, staffing procedures and served as senior HR and business advisor with ongoing organizational issues. Left in October 2008 and rejoined in January 2010 to help with the integration, merger and reorganization as a result of the Ticketmaster merger.

Interim head of HR assisting management with reorganization and restructure of human resource function. Includes consulting on union and non-union, labor and employee relations, policy implementation and establishing HR practices within growing organization.

Served as Chief HR advisor for M&A of House Of Blues branded clubs by Live Nation. Managed the post-integration of the purchase of House Of Blues in 2007 by Live Nation. Managed the integration of staffing for nearly 3000 employees, employee benefits, contracts, plans, compensation and policies and procedures. Handled the integration of the business operations into Live Nation in a seamless transition post merger.

Served as interim head of human resources for Oscar award winning feature animation company. Headed up strategic operations for human resources, oversaw benefits, compensation, staffing and all general HR related issues. Handled the daily oversight of function for nearly 1000 full time employees. Worked closely with recruitment team for Apple, Inc. who managed the company to seek and fill full time Human Resource leader for organization.

Served as senior level human resource leader for the cable television network and creation of E! Online operations. Held senior level position managing the human resource function for over 1500 full time employees and several hundred freelance staff. Managed daily operations for the network in addition to serving as part of Operating Committee and assisting in running the organization for nearly one year with other senior staff until a CEO was found.

Served as National HR Director overseeing all human resource and ticketing call center operations staffing and related business operational issues including, employee relations, labor relations, training, recruitment, workers compensation and policies and operational procedures. Established nationwide call center staff training and development program and unified and recruitment and staffing for high volume efforts.