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Lade Oshin

Summary

Change agent committed to organizational development and strategic management, specifically in the areas of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Change Management Specialist, Global Business Program Manager

Microsoft
09.2022 - Current

Architected change management strategies for firmwide initiatives focused on empowering employees

  • Strategically reallocated resources, resulting in a 25% improvement in addressing obstacles from previous fiscal year
  • Delivered training program for 500+ employees across five+ business divisions, resulting in a 95% utilization rate
  • Planned and executed a campaign that increased participation in Microsoft’s Employee Give Program by 21% YoY that resulted in a 49% volunteer participation rate for the org, compared to 19.7% company-wide participation rate

Co-Founder

Black Renaissance Group
05.2019 - Current

Launched an early-stage consultancy with a mission to accelerate growth of Black-owned enterprises

  • Identified 20+ client opportunities to align marketing and product design with consumer needs
  • Developed and managed contractor ecosystem that consists of ten freelance consultants for the firm
  • Established partnerships with Lippincott and Deloitte to drive innovation and growth of Black-owned businesses
  • Invited participant for Forbes 30 under 30 Summit and Digital Undivided’s BIG Incubator Program in 2019

Global Business Program Manager

Microsoft
07.2017 - 09.2022

Planned the execution of global strategic learning initiatives for Microsoft Advertising’s $1Billion SMB segment

  • Provided recommendations that enhanced prospect conversion rates and boosted revenue by 5%
  • Launched new client engagement model for customer advocates, delivering 10k consultations in H1 2020 increasing engagement quality by 15%
  • Led effort to diversify organization’s early in career talent pipeline by designing new apprenticeship program and onboarding four interns in six months

Founder Commission of Racial & Social Justice

Emory University
08.2016 - 05.2017

Created a Commission alongside the President and University Cabinet responsible for overseeing Emory’s diversity and inclusion strategy and its implementation

  • Implemented 75% of devised DEI solutions, including internal conduct procedures, first-year orientation remodeling, and bias incident protocols

BOLD Consultant

Google
05.2016 - 08.2016

Advised 50+ small and medium businesses on optimal use of, advertising products, including AdWords

  • Performed outstanding services for clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities

Education

BBA - Strategy and Management Consulting | Business & Society

Emory University, Atlanta, GA
08.2013 - 05.2017

Skills

Full Lifecycle Program Management

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Earned Press and Publications

 

  • Unlocking Success for Black Entrepreneurs 2020
  • Transforming Universities 2017
  • CNN Appearance 2016

Timeline

Change Management Specialist, Global Business Program Manager - Microsoft
09.2022 - Current
Co-Founder - Black Renaissance Group
05.2019 - Current
Global Business Program Manager - Microsoft
07.2017 - 09.2022
Founder Commission of Racial & Social Justice - Emory University
08.2016 - 05.2017
BOLD Consultant - Google
05.2016 - 08.2016
Emory University - BBA, Strategy and Management Consulting | Business & Society
08.2013 - 05.2017
Lade Oshin