•Created and fostered a people-focused culture and exceptional employee experience based on survey data resulting in increased employee retention and revenue.•Developed, promoted, and executed annual programs and processes for learning and development (L&D), End of the Month parties, Town Hall meetings, fireside chats, company lunches, happy hours, and holiday celebrations.•Designed surveys, analyzed qualitative and quantitative data, and partnered on action plan steps associated with general employee satisfaction and preferences as well as input regarding current programs and anonymous in-office and virtual suggestion boxes.•Devised and implemented corporate-wide Employee Wellness Program in support of remote work focused on mental, physical, financial, emotional, and social health based on employee input and feedback analytics.•Conducted and routinely evaluated onboarding procedures, partnering with the Talent Acquisition Team to ensure ED&I and culture content were aligned with company initiatives for quality People Operations and effectively implemented through check-ins during employee’s first 90 days. Collaborated with C-suite, Strategy, Media, People Ops, Creative, Accounting, Facilities, IT, and ED&I departments to provide structure and guidance on all culture related strategies.•Launched and managed innovative Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging celebrations including Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage, Women’s History, Black History, Hispanic Heritage, and Pride Month by highlighting storytelling, cuisine, art installations, rooftop concert series, movie screenings, and speaker symposiums.•Supported and promoted monthly employee recognition awards, partnered with Compensation Team to determine employee anniversary acknowledgments and gifts, and assisted in the preparation and submission of nominations for national professional awards.

The Birthday Project is a non profit organization that leads people from all over the world to use their birthdays, anniversaries and other milestones as a catalyst for giving back and making the world a better, kinder place. The Birthday Project launched in 2010 after a single blog post about celebrating a birthday with acts of kindness went viral. Since then, people of all ages have discovered the joy of celebrating their birthdays with intentional acts of kindness all over the globe. In addition to facilitating an online community of over 22,000 members, Robyn Bomar is a kindness consultant who is invited to speak at student conferences, school gatherings, company events, churches and non profit organizations across the US as well as helping to establish local Birthday Project chapters across five countries.FEATURED ON: Martha Stewart Radio, CNN HLN, FOX News, The New York Times, Huffington Post, Elle UK Magazine, New Zealand Rhema Media, The Ontario Star, NOW Media Pakistan, countless podcasts blogs worldwide.

•Launched and coordinated recruitment of 2,500+ volunteers across five NYC boroughs. Planned assignments and experiences for staffing at 13 major events.•Conducted site searches and final selection including contract negotiations at venues including Radio City Music Hall, Flushing Meadows, Times Square and Central Park.•Created and analyzed pre- and post- event volunteer and staff surveys for executive leadership team for each event based on data analytics.•Revised corporate handbook for volunteer coordination to better align with best practices and the organization’s culture.•Created and implemented new online scheduling initiative for volunteers. Coordinated VIP hospitality tents and greenrooms for celebrities, performers and special guests.•Oversaw design and production of print materials including invitations, tickets and programs.•Lead event planner for 1,000-person gala including live entertainment, photography exhibit, and fundraising benefiting multiple charities serving women and children experiencing homelessness in NYC.*Luis Palau Association is based in Portland, OR and all local festival hires are temporary positions.

•Determined viability of events at various US locations in conjunction with professional sports organizations, sponsors, local military bases and celebrity guests.•Researched and analyzed statistics and surveys in communities of need to inform planning and strategy.•Created surveys and analyzed qualitative and quantitative feedback for guests, military base contacts, and volunteers to measure effectiveness and experience with the organization.•Identified eligible guests who met criteria for events, recruited and directed local volunteers, coordinated travel arrangements and delivery of donated gifts and developed and managed a database of contacts across the U.S.•Consulted with Public Affairs Officers and other high ranking military officials for required legal reviews.•Traveled to events nationally to assist with full service coordination.*Operation Shower is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization hosting baby showers nationwide for military families to ease the stress of deployment with the assistance of corporate sponsorships, professional sports teams, celebrities and product donations.

•Owner of Florida-based boutique event planning firm specializing in corporate functions, weddings and private parties.•Planned and directed events for A-list celebrities and high-profile clients nationally, ensuring complete discretion of private information and event details.•Negotiated facility and vendor contracts managed all corporate communications and directives for facilities, food, music, decor, photography, transportation and other vendor services in conjunction with client budgets.•Hired, trained, and managed company staff for office and high-paced event environments while spearheading office operations including all digital, social media, and print marketing initiatives.•Recipient of WeddingWire's "Bride's Choice Award" (Top 5% of Wedding Professionals Nationwide) - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.•Featured in Brides Magazine, Emerald Coast Bride, Women’s World Magazine and The New York Times

Consulted for weddings, private parties and business grand openings.

Beginning Teacher of the Year, Bay County Title One CertificationReading Recovery CertificationPublished "Pathways to Literacy" AuthorPresenter/Speaker at numerous Regional ConferencesMainstream ESE/First Grade Class Instructor