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Lora Vinande

Berkley,Ml

Summary

Results-driven and collaborative leader with broad experience in human resources, operations, and communication strategy. Highly focused on employee engagement and company culture. Experienced facilitator, moderator, and presenter. Proven ability to successfully lead teams, establish and achieve goals, and to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CHIEF OF STAFF AND HEAD OF HR

Beyond Basics
06.2021 - Current
  • Work alongside CEO in building new departments including HR, IT, Account Management, and Communications, as organization tripled in staff, revenue, and program delivery
  • Supervise staff and participate in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions
  • Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, facilitate special projects, and manage key relationships on behalf of CEO
  • Communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation; track high priority initiatives by identifying potential obstacles, problem-solving, and ensuring proper completion
  • Build HR department from ground-up during period of rapid growth
  • Directly responsible for employee relations, talent management, performance management, HR compliance and total rewards
  • Oversee large-scale staff recruitment and development initiatives
  • Lead executive team in building organizational structure by analyzing growth, defining roles and responsibilities, and adding key personnel
  • Oversee daily operations and serve as a liaison between staff, executives, senior leaders and CEO, regarding company climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals and planning

HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGY MANAGER

Daimler Mobility
06.2017 - 06.2021
  • Managed workforce planning efforts for full-time employees and contingent workers during re-organization of Daimler Mobility into two independent companies
  • Led digital transformation efforts in HR Americas including successful launch of: MAIA, an employee chatbot, and Digital Total Rewards Statement to provide instant access to employees for personal compensation and benefits overview
  • Led large-scale organizational change and cultural transformation efforts
  • Steered HR planning and controlling by managing budget and project portfolio
  • Led recruitment efforts throughout United States
  • Led HR data integrity and management efforts; identified process enhancements to elevate quality of data and reporting
  • Oversaw HR process, policy and compliance topics
  • Directly supervised seven HR employees and served as a member of Regional HR Leadership Team

BUSINESS MANAGER FOR CEO, AMERICAS REGION

Daimler Financial Services
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Liaison with Regional and Global Board Members, Country Managing Directors and Senior Executives to manage the flow of information with the Office of the CEO
  • Strategic partner collaborating with Senior Executives representing the Office of the CEO
  • Worked with department heads to stay current on needs and offer high-level support for day-to-day operations
  • Developed and critically evaluated presentations and decision documents
  • Initiated problem resolution and ensured proper communication with key internal and external partners
  • Prepared meeting structure and content for Board of Management Meetings and Executive Off-sites/Strategic Planning Sessions
  • Developed content and presentations for CEO Keynote Address at the annual Senior Leadership Meeting and Dealer Board Meeting

HR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, AMERICAS

Daimler Financial Services
06.2010 - 12.2014
  • Oversaw design, development and execution of learning programs focused on leadership development, job-skills training and continued education for employees throughout the Americas
  • Responsible for performance management process, executive succession planning and talent management
  • Led several company-wide corporate culture initiatives including employee recognition efforts, Great Place to Work employee survey and diversity initiatives
  • Launched a learning management system to better communicate employee training options and improve HR customer service
  • Developed a targeted learning program strategy to train employees at various career crossroads

DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER

Daimler Financial Services
08.2007 - 06.2010
  • Responsible for advancing diversity and inclusion strategy by setting strategic direction, developing and implementing meaningful tactics to achieve goals
  • Worked closely with executive management team to provide insight, resources, tools and actions in alignment with goal of embracing diversity
  • Developed and implemented diversity conferences, workshops and training
  • Led development and implementation of Daimler Diversity & Inclusion Conference; grew program to include regional and global participants from various Daimler entities
  • Developed first company-wide diversity training
  • Successfully aligned 20 locations in embracing a new corporate social responsibility strategy

Education

BA - Social Relations

James Madison College at Michigan State University

Skills

  • Operational Leadership
  • Human Resources Strategy and Operations
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Employee Relations
  • Project Oversight
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Excellent Communication
  • People and Culture Focus
  • Corporate Strategy and Development
  • Change and Growth Management

Certification

  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SCP)
  • HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Additional Information

  • Grain's Detroit Business 40 Under 40 Award Recipient 2014
  • MI Diversity Council Advisory Board Founder & President, 2009 - 2013
  • Leadership Oakland Leader of Leaders Honoree 2012
  • Corp! Magazine Salute to Diversity - Business Leader Award 2011
  • Leadership Oakland Board Member 2008 - 2011

Timeline

CHIEF OF STAFF AND HEAD OF HR

Beyond Basics
06.2021 - Current

HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGY MANAGER

Daimler Mobility
06.2017 - 06.2021

BUSINESS MANAGER FOR CEO, AMERICAS REGION

Daimler Financial Services
01.2015 - 05.2017

HR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, AMERICAS

Daimler Financial Services
06.2010 - 12.2014

DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER

Daimler Financial Services
08.2007 - 06.2010

BA - Social Relations

James Madison College at Michigan State University

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