Kasey Wightman
Elgin,IL
Summary
Strategic wellbeing leader with over 10 years of experience developing and managing corporate well-being initiatives for global organizations. Expertise in enhancing employee engagement and improving health outcomes through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to strengthen workplace culture and elevate employee experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Wellbeing Manager
CF Industries
Northbrook, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded development and execution of global wellbeing strategy encompassing physical, mental, financial, and emotional aspects.
- Oversaw program lifecycle from needs assessment to evaluations, aligning initiatives with global wellbeing goals to optimize impact.
- Analyzed utilization trends, engagement data, and health outcomes to measure ROI and guide decision-making.
- Led full RFP processes for wellbeing programs, managing requirements development and proposal evaluations.
- Designed initiatives to boost employee awareness and engagement, fostering a culture of sustainable wellbeing.
- Managed plan administration and communications to deliver seamless employee experiences.
- Collaborated with onsite clinics and cross-functional teams to streamline wellbeing service integration.
- Championed customer service culture to provide timely support, enhancing employee wellbeing experience and satisfaction.
Wellbeing Manager
MARS
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Directed corporate wellbeing strategy for North America, coaching and developing 10 regional practitioners to strengthen local initiatives.
- Delivered tailored wellbeing solutions by collaborating with benefits partners and internal segments, enhancing employee support and engagement.
- Created and implemented sustainability plans to integrate mental health practices across 60 locations, fostering a culture of wellbeing.
- Built a network of over 200 mental health first aiders and 60 culture champions through resilience programming.
- Increased event participation by 20% through partnerships with DEI teams for workshops.
- Developed comprehensive reports and dashboards for leadership, driving insights during quarterly stakeholder meetings.
- Mentored team members, contributing to successful promotion to manager.
Wellness Practitioner
MARS
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Designed and executed wellness programs for seven locations, benefiting over 500 employees through screenings, workshops, coaching, and fitness challenges.
- Delivered energy management programs across U.S., training employees on burnout, work-life balance, and mental well-being to enhance overall wellness.
- Collaborated with global well-being leadership to develop comprehensive training and policies for mental health, nutrition, metabolic health, and business travel.
- Managed well-being and benefits vendors, ensuring high-quality resources supported employee health and wellness initiatives.
- Certified sites as healthy workplaces by developing action plans that enhanced nutrition offerings and facility design.
- Coordinated strategic planning as project manager for ongoing well-being initiatives, aligning efforts with organizational goals.
- Established KPIs through assessments and ongoing progress tracking, enhancing strategic alignment and operational effectiveness.
- Built relationships with global leaders, influencing governance discussions on well-being culture and reinforcing organizational values.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2012
Skills
- Wellness strategies
- Program design
- Wellbeing communication
- KPI development
- Change management
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Vendor management
- Team leadership
- Talent development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Diversity inclusion
- Relationship building
- Coaching
Certification
- Certified Nutrition Manager, American Association of Sports Dietetics and Nutritionists, 01/01/21
- Mental Health First Aider (MHFA), National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 01/01/23
Professional Affiliation
Business Group on Health, Panel Judge, Well-Being Award, 09/01/24, Present
Timeline
Global Wellbeing Manager
CF Industries
06.2024 - Current
Wellbeing Manager
MARS
01.2021 - 06.2024
Wellness Practitioner
MARS
01.2019 - 01.2021
Graduate Certificate - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Illinois State University