Franchesca Carrington
Waltham,MA
Summary
HR professional with over 15 years of experience in Talent Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and Community Partnerships. Demonstrated success in creating strategic roadmaps and fostering partnerships with executive leadership to implement impactful programs. Skilled in aligning talent management strategies with employee engagement and philanthropy objectives, resulting in enhanced workplace culture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Head of DEI, Philanthropy & Community
SharkNinja
05.2021 - Current
- Develop and Execute Global DEI Strategy: Design, implement, and monitor a comprehensive global DEI strategy for 1400+ employees aligned with our business objectives and values. This includes setting measurable goals, identifying key priorities, and developing initiatives across the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, development, retention, and promotion.
- Foster an Inclusive and Equitable Culture: Develop and implement programs and initiatives that address systemic inequities, promote inclusive behaviors, and empower 14 employee resource groups (ERGs).
- Lead Global Philanthropy Strategy: Develop and oversee our global philanthropic strategy, aligning it with our company values and business objectives.
- Cultivate Strategic Community Partnerships: Build and nurture over 30 strategic partnerships with community organizations globally to drive positive social impact and enhance our company's reputation. This includes identifying opportunities for employee volunteering, in-kind donations, and collaborative initiatives.
- Integrate DEI and Social Impact into Business Practices: Collaborate with cross-functional leaders across HR, Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability, and other departments to embed DEI principles and social impact considerations into our business strategies, product development, and brand messaging.
- Manage Budget and Resources: Oversee the budget and resources allocated to DEI, philanthropy, and community partnership initiatives, ensuring efficient and effective utilization.
Manager, Global Talent Development & DEI
Thermo Fisher
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Developed and Implemented Talent Development Programs: Designed, delivered, integrated, and evaluated a range of talent development initiatives, including onboarding, leadership development, skills training, career pathing, DEI and performance management programs, aligned with organizational goals and employee needs.
- Drove DEI and Talent Strategy and Initiatives: Partnered with HR, executive leadership and business leaders to develop and execute strategy.
- Facilitated Training and Workshops: Developed and delivered engaging and impactful leadership, professional, career, and DEI development training sessions and workshops.
- Analyzed Data and Metrics: Tracked and analyzed key metrics to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of initiatives, and provide data-driven insights to inform strategy and decision-making.
Learning & Development Specialist, DEI Talent Mngt
Bright Horizons
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Needs Assessment & Analysis: Collaborated with stakeholders across the organization to identify learning and development needs aligned with strategic goals and individual development plans.
- Instructional Design & Development: Designed, developed, and curated engaging and effective learning solutions using a variety of modalities, including virtual instructor-led training (VILT), in-person workshops, on-the-job training guides, and blended learning approaches.
- Facilitation & Delivery: Delivered engaging and interactive training sessions, both virtually and in-person, on a variety of topics related to talent management, professional development, and operational excellence.
- Program Evaluation & Improvement: Evaluated the effectiveness of learning programs through feedback, data analysis, and performance metrics. Identified areas for improvement and implemented changes to enhance the impact of learning initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Savannah State University
Savannah, GAMaster of Science - Education
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Culture transformation
- Social impact
- Talent development
- Results-driven approach
Timeline
Global Head of DEI, Philanthropy & Community
SharkNinja
05.2021 - Current
Manager, Global Talent Development & DEI
Thermo Fisher
07.2018 - 04.2021
Learning & Development Specialist, DEI Talent Mngt
Bright Horizons
09.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Savannah State University
Master of Science - Education
North Carolina A&T State University
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