Rebekah R. Halliburton
Nashville,TN
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
01.2019
Manager
HCA Healthcare
01.2017 - Current
- Lead enterprise recognition program across 184 hospitals and US/UK corporate offices in partnership with over 170 HR leaders through, nomination, judging and recognition processes for more than 500 winners across 290,000 colleagues; responsible for planning and execution of in-person and livestream corporate ceremony and related events for C-Suite leaders and hospital leaders; recognition for 18 winners, travel for up to 65 guests and responsible for allocation of +$450,000k budget; annual viewership reach over +10,000
- Plan award-winning, signature BRAVE Conversations educational programming, designed to facilitate inclusive dialogue about complex and challenging topics featuring national and community leaders through live events, virtual programs, trainings and pre-recorded programs; devised multimedia, best practice leadership toolkit to scale programs across HCA enterprise; internal content from over 30 programs has reached over 20,000 colleagues
- Manage DEI strategic partnerships programming for scholars enrolled in partnering Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions; responsible for communications and planning including campus showcase recruiting events, virtual workshops and lecture presentations; inaugural 24 planned scholar opportunities in 2023
- Support DEI mission and strategies through creating content for educational deliverables and initiatives including research, content development and community partnerships
- Volunteering and community outreach: Lead team of 10 leaders in planning and execution of enterprise, local and remote giving and volunteering campaigns and initiatives as annual Department Chair; drive DEI colleague volunteerism through developing opportunities for non-profit organizations such as United Way, Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, and Second Harvest Foodbank; increased volunteerism +49% since
Contractor
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Facilitated 2015 and 2017 restructure in partnership with leaders in Marketing and Corporate Affairs, DEI, Strategy and Innovation, Nursing, Creative Services, and third party vendors; devised 5 program toolkits for HR leaders and oversaw development of collateral and cohesive content for eight websites contributing to increase in remote attendees by 202% in 2016 (YOY); built and ensured tight timelines for three programs are met on time and on budget
ESL Teacher
Sapa-dong Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve conversational abilities of over 900 students annually for 24 public schools,
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles
Divisional Manager
Macy’s
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Public Relations & Community Relations, Led 9 Regional Event Managers and teams through the development and execution of localized and national experiential home and beauty marketing campaigns and brand activations for 238 retail locations in 18 states throughout the Southeast and Midwest; built strategic relationships with sponsors, merchants, store teams, production crews, and advertising to increase revenue and visibility for brands such as Waterford Crystal, Paris Hilton and Martha Stewart
- Spearheaded national special project initiatives such as the 34 market opening of FAO Schwarz shops with Macy’s “Parade in a Box”; partnered with nonprofit organizations to facilitate campaigns including “Turn Over a New Leaf” to over 200 locations which contributed towards $2.9 million for the National Park Foundation
Regional Manager
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Public Relations & Community Relations, Launched of 26 stores in North Carolina and Virginia acquired from the May acquisition; planned events for up to 3,400 attendees and produced annual sales increase of 39% (YOY); received marketing award for the development of a contemporary program implemented in 17 markets
- Established all new strategic relationships including television, online and print media, community groups and third parties; drove 24% increase in tourism sales through hotel partnerships in 2007
Divisional Junior Manager
Macy’s
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Implemented experiential marketing campaigns for women’s, accessory and cosmetic business through 17 regional event managers covering 93 locations across West; partnered with buyers to set sales goals to increase profitability, and externally with vendors and sponsors to devise customer incentives
Regional Coordinator
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Managed large-scale high-profile, celebrity, sponsored and co-branded events and for Union Square flagship including brand activations, cocktail parties, book signings, musical performances, runway shows, cooking demonstrations, and fundraisers; produced 150+ events and activations each year for brands like Calvin Klein, Condé Nast, and Estée Lauder
Education
Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLTESL Certification -
Tennessee Language Institute
Nashville, TNB.S - Mass Communications
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNTimeline
01.2019
Manager
HCA Healthcare
01.2017 - Current
Contractor
01.2015 - 01.2017
ESL Teacher
Sapa-dong Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2012
Divisional Manager
Macy’s
01.2008 - 01.2009
Regional Manager
01.2006 - 01.2008
Divisional Junior Manager
Macy’s
01.2003 - 01.2005
Regional Coordinator
01.2001 - 01.2003
Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate -
University of South Florida
TESL Certification -
Tennessee Language Institute
B.S - Mass Communications
Middle Tennessee State University