Susan Kay Wood
Seminole,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in talent acquisition, education, sales, and corporate operations. Proven track record in program development, curriculum design, and training, alongside strong budgeting and public speaking skills. Recognized for driving results and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve business objectives. History of successfully expanding sales territories and consistently surpassing financial targets.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Redeployment Mobility Specialist
Citibank
Tampa, Florida
02.2023 - 03.2026
- Saved $40+ million in 3 years by negating/reducing reduction in force expenses of offboarding and onboarding by redeploying existing eligible talent into a role within the business.
- Instrumental in creating and standing up Redeployment/Mobility teams in Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America in accordance with each countries specific laws.
- Spearhead Talent Redeployment and Mobility for the firm-wide STEER initiative. Strategies for Transformation Enhanced Engagement and Resilience goals to save talent as transformation roles were in the winddown mode, and place back into the Citi workforce prior to the scheduled roll-off date.
- Conducted complete assessments of mobility needs for employees across multiple locations in North America and Canada.
- Coordinated relocation logistics with cross-functional HR teams for staff to ensure smooth transitions in North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Europe.
- Developed mobility policies in alignment with company strategies and employee needs to yield the highest return on investment.
- Collaborated with HR Partners to facilitate international assignments and compliance requirements.
- Created and enhanced training on mobility support and resources available to employees for highest success of being redeployed.
- Analyzed trends in internal business lines for best employee mobility to recommend improvements to processes.
- Conducted secure training sessions to educate users on the proper use of mobility resources for optimal success.
- Performed impeccable audits on internal documents/reports to ensure 100% accuracy on all redeployments before and after termination.
- Created detailed reports on team's performance metrics and financial goals.
- Developed innovative strategies to improve the customer experience and set control to mitigate any risk involved.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies related to redeployment and mobility.
- Implemented controls for security measures to protect data stored on internal systems from unauthorized access or use.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to design effective mobility architectures that met their needs.
- Provided technical guidance and support throughout all stages of the redeployment and mobility life cycle.
- Consulted Citi leaders on methods for optimizing the redeployment environment.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions for employees.
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Citibank
Tampa, Florida
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Sourced and engaged top talent for Interview Days in Internal Audit Division across Risk, IT, PBWM, Finance, Compliance, and ICG.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with hiring managers to identify and address role-specific needs.
- Carefully assessed candidate qualifications through targeted questioning to ensure optimal fit.
- Delivered high-quality candidates for challenging aged requisitions in a timely manner.
- Transitioned to Finance and Treasury with emphasis on Capital Planning and Treasury COO roles.
- Focused recruitment efforts on CTI (Citi Treasury Investments) to enhance team capabilities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with organizational objectives.
Executive Director
Pinellas Youth Symphony
Clearwater, FL
11.2017 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with conductors, musicians, students, and families while leading over 30 staff members for weekly instruction of 150+ student musicians.
- Designed music education curriculum for Beginning Strings, String Consort, Symphonic Strings, Pinellas Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Serenade Strings, and multiple Chamber Ensembles.
- Developed annual budgets and reports to ensure financial efficiency across all programs.
- Increased membership by 20% post COVID through effective marketing strategies and educational offerings.
- Maintained positive media relationships to enhance visibility of organizational activities.
- Evaluated existing programs to identify improvement opportunities and developed new initiatives to enhance the overall experience.
- Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks related to personnel management, communication, and payroll processing.
- Directed recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to foster staff development and organizational success.
Music Educator/Specialist
Pinellas County School Board
Largo, FL
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Created and delivered online and live high performance lessons for over 600 students during COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Curriculum Writing Specialist: Lead PCSB music educators to develop and create high quality curriculum for the district music curriculum library/curriculum data base: articulated from Elementary, Middle, and High School for seamless transitions in learning.
- Cultivated and fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged artistic expression and teamwork conducive to learning while providing constructive feedback.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into lessons to engage learners in diverse ways who had varying exceptionalities.
- Facilitated group discussions among students on topics related to music history and culture.
- Implemented strategies for differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
- Attended professional development workshops related to music education methods.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, assessment scores, grades.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop new strategies for teaching music fundamentals while infusing core subjects.
- Provided individual instruction on vocal technique, instrumental technique, music theory, sight reading, improvisation, and critical thinking skills.
- Fostered relationships with staff, students and parents to drive departmental and school objectives and philosophies.
Remote Senior Account Executive
XanEdu Publishing
Detroit, MI
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Spearheaded sales initiatives, increasing revenue from $500,000 to $2.5 million in 3.5 years.
- Cultivated partnerships with over 600 institutions through innovative textbook solutions.
- Developed affordable custom educational materials using Open Educational Resources across disciplines.
- Mentored new account executives to enhance talent and performance within sales team.
- Engaged academic leaders to promote textbook alternatives and foster collaboration.
- Managed territory operations with a focus on growth and client satisfaction.
- Analyzed industry trends and competitors to identify growth opportunities.
- Prepared presentations for clients on new products and services offered.
Music Educator/Specialist
Pinellas County School Board
Largo, Florida
01.2002 - 01.2017
- Developed and implemented custom, quality music education learning materials aligned with state and national standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate music into core subjects, enhancing student engagement.
- Led music curriculum as Department Chair for six years, focusing on ESE initiatives and staff development.
- Spearheaded School Improvement Team to implement educational enhancements across the institution.
- Coordinated National Character Assemblies to promote student values and strengthen community partnerships.
- Mentored new music teachers, guiding successful classroom practices and procedures.
- Prepared students for competitions and performances at county and state levels.
- Organized fundraising events and conducted concerts, hosting marching and concert band competitions.
Education
Dual Bachelor's Degrees - Music Education, Flute Performance
University of Florida
Dual Master's Degrees - Flute Performance, Instrumental Conducting
University of Florida
Skills
- Talent mobility, redeployment, talent acquisition, and sourcing
- Effective communication strategies
- Curriculum development and delivery
- Budget forecasting, planning, and management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Program design and implementation
- Resource management
- Efficiency improvement
- Project planning and management
Timeline
Talent Redeployment Mobility Specialist
Citibank
02.2023 - 03.2026
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Citibank
08.2022 - 02.2023
Music Educator/Specialist
Pinellas County School Board
09.2020 - 08.2022
Executive Director
Pinellas Youth Symphony
11.2017 - Current
Remote Senior Account Executive
XanEdu Publishing
01.2017 - 09.2020
Music Educator/Specialist
Pinellas County School Board
01.2002 - 01.2017
Dual Bachelor's Degrees - Music Education, Flute Performance
University of Florida
Dual Master's Degrees - Flute Performance, Instrumental Conducting
University of Florida