Youstina Mekhaiel

Supported with the conceptualization and successful rollout of the following initiatives:

The RISE Program:
- Collaborated directly with the CEO and leadership team at Korn Ferry to shape and refine the transformative Leadership Development and Engagement initiative.
- Orchestrated the design and implementation of the program, consisting of three core modules: Leadership Discovery, Team Collaboration, and Peer Leaders Partnership.
- Spearheaded the deployment of the program throughout the organization, fostering a culture of growth and resilience.
- Cultivated leadership consciousness and fortified organizational readiness to thrive in the new economy.

Enterprise-wide Generative AI Communication and Education Plan:
- Developed and executed a strategic plan to enhance AI literacy and cultivate community engagement.
- Unearthed groundbreaking applications of AI, propelling the organization to the cutting edge of AI innovation.
- Amplified organizational knowledge and capabilities in AI, fostering a culture of continuous learning and exploration.

Core Learning Curriculum:
- Pioneered the development of a dynamic platform within the Korn Ferry Learning Strategy.
- Revolutionized the learning experience by curating personalized pathways for individuals to explore meticulously curated content aligned with their professional needs and priorities.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their learning and development, resulting in heightened engagement and exceptional performance.

Leadership U For Humanity:
- Founded and spearheaded an internal non-profit startup focused on providing underprivileged and underrepresented leaders with unfettered access to career advancement prospects and personalized coaching.
- Demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive leadership, graduating over 1,000 exceptional leaders through the program.
- Championed diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of equity and empowerment within the organization and beyond.

CHRO Advisory Council:
- Curated an exclusive platform for elite F500 CHRO clients, fostering comprehensive dialogues on dynamic industry trends and disruptive forces.
- Facilitated informed guidance essential for optimizing client solutions and implementing cutting-edge best practices.
- Cultivated deep-rooted partnerships, positioning the organization as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the HR space.

Project Lead for Research and IP Development:

Purpose Project:
- Spearheaded a comprehensive research effort aimed at unraveling the underlying motives and values that drive individual, team, and organizational purpose to strengthen performance.
- Established effective connections and typologies among these elements, informing and fortifying many of our existing solutions and intellectual property.
- Pioneered a new go-to-market application incorporating gamification, empowering individuals to explore and align their individual purpose with organizational goals.

Leadership Value Index:
- Equipped clients with a forward-looking perspective by helping them understand and manage Leadership and Talent as "hard" assets.
- Quantified the future value or Net Present Value (NPV) of Leadership and Talent, both individually and collectively.
- Unveiled key insights such as the 'Return on Leadership' and the 'Return on Talent,' enabling clients to capture and maximize value through our core solutions.
- Guided clients in optimizing Leadership and Talent value along the talent life cycle, including strategic workforce planning.

Korn Ferry Institute Operational Excellence:

- Evaluated critical business needs of clients, such as strategic planning, implementation, and change management, with unwavering attention to detail.

- Transformed conceptual ideals into actionable metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), driving tangible results.

- Produced exceptional client deliverables, including cutting-edge assessment tools, immersive interactive learning.

experiences, personalized coaching, and strategic consulting.

- Meticulously managed the entire operational scope of internal and external multidisciplinary projects across three lines of business: organizational strategy, assessment and succession, and leadership development.

- Leveraged advanced Analytics Dashboards to illustrate complex client or business needs, providing data-driven insights for informed decision-making.

- Conducted comprehensive industry and market intelligence research, unearthing valuable trends and market opportunities.

- Created compelling presentation materials for business development meetings, adhering to corporate marketing standards and ensuring branding consistency.

- Led impactful status update conference calls, driving alignment and ensuring timely progress on project milestones.

- Orchestrated successful events and promotional campaigns for prospective and existing solutions, leaving a lasting impression on clients and stakeholders.

- Served as the customer-facing liaison, embodying excellence in client relationship management and acting as the "nerve center" for incoming requests.

- Fostered effective collaboration and constant communication among colleagues, ensuring seamless project execution and exceeding client expectations.

-Evaluated validity regarding claims in business litigation, major personal injury, and commercial real estate, in preparation for Motions, Orders, Subpoenas, Interrogatories, and Complaints

-Provided administrative support to Executive Attorney in his role as President, Hoboken Chamber of Commerce; coordinated Commerce meetings, prepared PowerPoint presentations, and replied to member queries

-Preserved office calendar including all client meetings, Court dates, travel, and Chamber of Commerce meetings

-Construct itemized bills to be sent to clients; balanced business accounts, maintained office financial budget, paid office bills and purchased office supplies when needed

-Additional duties: streamlined filing system; photocopied and printed numerous documents for court exhibits; sorted and distributed incoming mail; and prepared and circulated outgoing correspondence