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CARA WESTOVER

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Seasoned professional with significant experience in executive roles. Possess strong leadership skills and strategic planning abilities, adept at driving growth and enhancing overall company performance. Proven track record of ensuring operational efficiency, managing large teams, and fostering innovation. Committed to promoting a culture of integrity and excellence within organizations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Therapy Services

Headspace
Charlotte
10.2020 - 07.2024
  • Partnered closely with senior leadership to align talent strategies with organizational objectives, driving employee engagement and performance in a fast-paced tech environment
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver customized People solutions for business challenges, including talent management, succession planning, and organizational design
  • Played a key role in implementing performance management programs and development frameworks, resulting in improved employee engagement and retention
  • Led workforce analytics initiatives, leveraging internal and external data to provide insights that informed strategic decision-making on talent management and organizational development
  • Supported compensation planning and recognition processes, collaborating with finance and senior management to align incentives with performance outcomes.

Lead Clinician, Eating Disorders

Breathe Life Healing Center
Los Angeles
01.2015 - 01.2018

Collaborated with The Dr. Phil Show to leverage innovative modalities, resulting in guaranteed positive results.

Managed up to 8 high-acuity patients with significant trauma, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders in rigorous caseloads

Demonstrated expertise in detecting early signs of crisis and mitigating emergency care events

Program Manager

La Ventana
Thousand Oaks
06.2014 - 06.2015

Drove growth and profitability, improving patient care, and aligning operations with facility goals.

Managed a team of 20+ nurses, clinician interns and support staff, effectively leading and coordinating their efforts.

Revamped facility-wide quality improvement and risk management processes, emphasizing prevention with evidence-based strategies as a key focus area.

Ensured organization's adherence to CARF and The Joint Commission's regulations by effectively managing regulatory compliance.

Education

Master’s in Clinical Psychology (MFT) -

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) -

The School of Visual Arts
New York, NY

Skills

  • People Strategy & Business Partnership
  • Organizational Development & Design
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Analytics
  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Talent Development
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Corporate Communications
  • Organizational improvement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Operations Management
  • Reporting oversight
  • Partnership Development

Relevantexperiencehighlights

  • Global People Strategy
  • Organizational Transformation
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Certificationsandleadership

  • Paraprofessional Trauma Training Certificate, Global Hope Initiative, Rwanda
  • Member of the Board of Directors, Arts and Science Council, Charlotte, NC, 01/01/23, Present

Timeline

Senior Manager, Therapy Services

Headspace
10.2020 - 07.2024

Lead Clinician, Eating Disorders

Breathe Life Healing Center
01.2015 - 01.2018

Program Manager

La Ventana
06.2014 - 06.2015

Master’s in Clinical Psychology (MFT) -

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) -

The School of Visual Arts
CARA WESTOVER