Shona Kamath, M.A., Phr Email & Phone Number

Laguna Niguel, Ca, Us

Orange County, California, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

•Designed and developed feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes. •Responsible for building out the Learning and Development Function at Mesirow Financial•Designed and developed key people processes: Talent management, Change Management, Succession Planning, Career Planning, Career Mapping, Salary Planning, Coaching and Competency-based Performance Management•Managed specific projects as determined in the HR planning process and participated in functional and cross-functional initiatives. Responsible for managing vendor relationships within the Learning and Development Function•Coached and guided managers before the execution of employee disciplinary actions. •Led and designed the performance management process company-wide •Worked with Legal and Compliance in the development and implementation of company-wide policies and procedures, prepared and maintained employee handbook and policy manual. •Recommended new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed•Facilitated company-wide training on performance management, career planning, conflict management, managerial effectiveness, terminations and investigations•Designed and implemented the Mesirow 101 rotational program for entry level new hires. •Designed and implemented a managerial developmental program for all managers to go through.•Designed and developed the high potential development process and program

Chicago Il

Leadership Development:•Worked with all levels on leadership development and effective utilization of Talent•Created, facilitated and administered targeted development programs for High Potential Leaders, Next Generation Leaders and First Line Supervisors•Consulted with key leaders to address organizational behavior and development needs•Facilitated various meetings to help new & existing leaders increase effectiveness in their roles•Worked with Senior HR leadership to implement and coordinate the EVRAZ Global New Leaders ProgramOrganizational Effectiveness:•Designed company- wide retention programs- Mentorship Program, High Potential Program, New Leaders Program, Next Generation Leader Program, Leadership Rotational Program and Employee Recognition Programs (Helix Awards and Employee of the Month)•Created materials and facilitated train the trainer sessions to various audiences related to enhanced tools and best-practices Performance Management:•Designed & rolled out performance management initiatives: Annual Talent Reviews, Six Critical Supervisor-Employee Conversations, Personal Development Plans and ongoing employee Performance discussions•Designed and implemented the exempt and non-exempt performance tracking system (Using third party system - Success Factors) Other accomplishments:•Implemented pro-active approaches pertaining to employee & labor relations in support of the manufacturing facilities goals and objectives.•Provided compensation, benefits, recruitment, HR Policy, Employment Law and HRIS Systems implementation support Training:•Designed & Facilitated Values training on core EVRAZ values •Designed & Facilitated Change Management, Conflict Management and Middle Management Training for targeted audiences•Facilitated Performance Management, Six Sigma, OSHA & Operational Excellence Training•Facilitated training on Driving your Career, Dealing with Difficult People, Communication, Goal Setting & Intro to Supervision

Chicago Il

Responsible for overall support for all functional areas of the business in organizational development, talent search, talent acquisition and employee on boarding processes and ongoing HR support:•Coordinated and conducted on-site training and on-going development with support staff•Conducted several needs analysis and gap analysis within departments to implement instructional design of the LMS•Tracked onsite trainings and online learning trainings on Excel documents•Implemented evaluation tools to ensure standardized, high quality training of organizational development teams•Provided support to the Organizational Development team with reporting, training, employee engagement, performance gaps, and diversity training•Implemented “train the trainer” workshops to develop staff and to deliver consistent training messages and outcomes •Assisted leadership on strategic human resource and branding projects (Training and Development, Compensation, Engagement Survey and Talent Review)•Put together Structured Interview guides while incorporating performance appraisals

Responsibilities include store sales, marketing campaigns, operations management and employee recruiting drives, selection and on-boarding processes:•Recruited adolescents at Illinois “hotspots” and college campuses •Conducted numerous presentations on company marketing campaigns •Interfaced with candidates throughout the recruiting and on-boarding process •Generated statistical reports through the Applicant Tracking system•Interacted with customers on a daily basis and managed revenue targets and operations of the stores•Recommended new ideas and strategies related to campus recruitment

Masters, Industrial Organizational Psychology

Graduated summa cum laude with a Masters in Industrial Organizational Psychology

Bachelors, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psychology Club, Conversation Partners, 24 hour Crisis Hot line, Volunteered at a Preschool for Unfortunate.