Wayne B. Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, Us

Dolphin Entertainment is assembling the entertainment industry’s only independent collection of A-list marketing companies—a family of service providers that, by sharing expertise, relationships, insights and experience, can not only execute the largest of ideas and provide clients with a unique array of services, but also support Dolphin’s own development slate of movies, television, digital programming, live events, and other Intellectual Property, thereby maximizing their chances of success and optimizing profitability.

Miami, Florida, Us

In this role, I deliver comprehensive strategic guidance for senior leadership and department managers, overseeing integrations and migration post acquisitions and mergers. I partnered with leadership teams to manage promotions, career mapping, compensation, and work-life agency culture. I also directed Learning & Development initiatives for all levels of management and employees to foster professional growth and performance improvement.• Led the successful migration from Publicis Sapient and integration with Publicis Media.• Developed and implemented detailed strategies for employees working from home and return-to-office planning for 2021.• Created nine box, career mapping, high potential, and retention career development programs.• Rolled out Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training and commitments across the agency.• Implemented an equitable talent acquisition process through behavioral interviewing and Two in the Pool process.• Established a sponsorship pilot program for underrepresented groups and sponsorship development to improve employee retention.

Miami, Fl, Us

In this role, I spearheaded introduction of policies and procedures that increased employee engagement, retention, and reduction of costs. I collaborated with cross-functional team leaders in planning and directing HR activities, implementing policies and resolving issues involving team members. I guided managers and directors on employee relations, innovating corrective actions to minimize legal exposure. I also created consistent, equitable, and competitive compensation bands and incentive programs. As well, I maintained working knowledge of legislative changes and latest employee retention strategies to maintain regulatory compliance. I administered benefits programs and workers compensation renewals, implementing policies in the best interest of the company and employees.• Improved retention by 37% and reduced recruitment costs by 50%.• Directed training and career development opportunities for 300+ remote employees across all properties.• Provided coaching on diversity and succession planning, incorporating impact of Millennials on managerial structure.• Led implementation of new HRIS systems to improve employee communications, payroll processes, and employee onboarding; reduced payroll processing costs by 22%.

New York, Ny, Us

Directed an international team of HR professionals, employee recruitment, retention and policy development.