Blake Sherman
Charlotte
Summary
Strategic professional with over 5 years of experience in Organizational Design, Workforce Strategy, and HR Transformation for mid-market and enterprise organizations. Expertise in assessing Operating Models, streamlining HR Processes, and leading large-scale Change Initiatives that enhance workforce effectiveness. Proficient in Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, and Data-Driven Solutions, consistently delivering measurable impact and supporting executive decision-making.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
Paylocity
01.2024 - Current
- Advised executive and functional leaders on HR operating model and workforce strategy, consolidating fragmented systems to improve organizational effectiveness, governance, and employee engagement across mid-market companies.
- Led client engagements from organizational assessment through implementation, aligning HR, Finance, IT, and Operations stakeholders to support enterprise-wide change and adoption.
Director of Client Growth, Consultant
Rhodes Branding
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Led workforce and operating model initiatives during a period of organizational disruption, assuming ownership of the HR function through a furlough, including workforce planning, role alignment, governance, and executive communications to maintain business continuity.
- Advised senior leadership on organizational structure, capability deployment, and performance management, leading data-driven growth initiatives that resulted in 300% pipeline growth in six months and multiple six-figure client engagements.
Account Executive
Paycom
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Partnered with executive and HR leadership in complex, enterprise-level organizations (500–5,000 employees) to streamline enterprise HRIS processes, enabling HR teams to transition from administrative execution to strategic workforce initiatives.
- Directed large-scale implementation and change efforts, serving as the liaison between leadership and technical teams to manage data migration, system configuration, training, and enterprise-wide adoption, achieving 97% average employee usage and $700K CTD revenue.
Education
B.S.B.A - Marketing, Human Resource Management
University of South Carolina, Darla Moore School of Business
Columbia, South Carolina05.2021
Skills
- HR Process Optimization
- Employee Engagement and Adoption Strategy
- HRIS Configuration
- Executive-Level Presentations
- KPI Tracking for Workforce and HR System Performance
- Change Management
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Carolina Sales Institute - Young Alumni Advisor, Columbia, South Carolina, May 2021 - Present
- Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity - District Director, Columbia, South Carolina, May 2023 - Present
- Carolinas Referral Group - Vice President, Charlotte, North Carolina, June 2025 - Present
Timeline
Account Executive
Paylocity
01.2024 - Current
Director of Client Growth, Consultant
Rhodes Branding
02.2023 - 12.2023
Account Executive
Paycom
01.2021 - 02.2023
B.S.B.A - Marketing, Human Resource Management
University of South Carolina, Darla Moore School of Business