As CXO, I enhance customer and learner experiences through strategic, impactful content. Wrestling With Talent champions creativity and strategic thinking to tackle organizational challenges and celebrate successes, ensuring our clients excel in a dynamic business environment. Our leadership development programs elevate managers into visionary leaders, while our performance management solutions focus on continuous improvement to drive tangible results. We also specialize in providing fractional HR services, offering tailored expert support without the overhead of a full-time team.

• Built the leadership development strategy from the ground up with support from C-Suite and managed the execution of all programs
• Developed a leadership framework with clearly defined competencies and levels
• Managed a high-potential coaching program for top performers
• Established a bi-weekly all-leadership meeting and managed the content
• Acted as a 360-degree coach for individual leaders focused on development
• Designed and developed the project plans, learning resources, and communications for all People programs including performance management, talent planning (9-box), new hire onboarding, and policy updates (e.g. compliance, handbook, etc.)
• Established the Internal Communications function and developed strategy and execution
• Responsible for all internal communications including Town Halls, weekly newsletters, and major company comms from
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• Partnered with Sr. Director of HR and Talent Management to drive culture and EVP initiatives to redefine the Boos

Led design and implementation of comprehensive learning and development programs as company's first Learning & Development Manager. Developed strategies for talent onboarding, skill enhancement, and career progression. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Established groundwork for manager development, onboarding, career growth, and engagement initiatives within rapidly expanding technology startup.
• Evaluated program effectiveness through metrics and feedback, continuously optimizing initiatives for maximum impact.

Implemented strategy and led execution of enterprise-wide talent development strategies, emphasizing leadership and career development, amid significant organizational growth from 300 to 1800+ employees through multiple M&As and an IPO. Formulated and implemented coaching model integrated into leadership and teammate development programs, serving as leadership coach/partner to people leaders, senior leadership teams, high-potential teammates, and Talent Business Partners.
• Cultivated and sustained collaborative relationships with leadership across all levels, discerning business drivers and identifying learning priorities.
• Directed streamlined team of Learning and Development Specialists, overseeing needs analysis, solution recommendations, and the design/execution of targeted learning initiatives.
• Crafted and executed strategy for performance management programs, including end-of-year and mid-year processes.
• Provided vital support to VP Talent Development in implementing Ta

Fostered and managed collaborative relationships with Vendors, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to discern training opportunities, ensuring seamless cross-functional cooperation. Contributed to a committee that maintains and enhances learning processes and deliverable standards across the entire Learning & Development team.
• Conceptualized, crafted, and implemented training (sales skills, product knowledge, customer service, etc.) programs for store employees, incorporating e-learning modules, performance support tools, activity sheets, assessments, and in-aisle training initiatives.
• Orchestrated comprehensive redesign of store onboarding program for Appliance, Flooring, and Home Décor departments.
• Conducted thorough analysis of learning needs and spearheaded design and development of all learning materials