Lindsay Hansen

Experience

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  Lindsay Taylor Photography

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2011

  Owner and Photographer

  • Conducted photography sessions and sales meetings for families and weddings.• Created and distributed online and print marketing.• Created SEO strategy and monitored analytics through GoogleAnalytics.• Managed accounting and state income and sales taxes.

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  Nexus Distribution

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2019

  -Trusted strategic advisor to the executive team, including CEO, CIO, COO, and General Manager.-Created and implemented a labor, profit, and loss tracking system, increasing year-over-year revenue by $1 million.-Developed a performance appraisal system aligned with business strategy, focusing on customization, goals, and competencies.-Hired and trained an HRIS vendor, saving $18,000 annually and 1,040 internal resource hours.-Provided management and executive coaching, reducing new manager turnover and improving team engagement.-Built trusting relationships, bridging gaps between upper management and general labor, enhancing employee engagement and motivation.-Managed inter-departmental conflicts using gap analysis, process development, and clear performance objectives. Show less

  • Head of People and Strategy (Reporting to CEO)

    Aug 2014 - Jan 2019

  • Marketing and Communications

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2019
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  State Farm ®

  Dec 2018 - Sept 2021

  Consult with business partners to align HR&D initiatives with business strategy.- Served as a trusted authority and thought partner on D&I, adult learning, organizational behavior, leadership, talent lifecycle, psychology, communication, and business strategy for peers and leadership.- Identified customer segments and developed value propositions during department transitions.- Aligned business strategy with talent optimization solutions, including a skills framework.- Developed scalable learning solutions for delivering training in the flow of work. Show less Developed data-driven learning strategies for HR, Diversity & Inclusion, and L&D, aligning with department goals through strategic planning and adult learning theory.- Created an innovative framework integrating Design Thinking and cognitive science to identify performance issues and address up-skilling needs.- Developed a rapid problem-solving tool used to create business cases for various initiatives, including Innovation Day and technology applications.- Evaluated HR divisions, recommending performance interventions aligned with business objectives.- Scanned industry trends to continuously improve team performance and applied learnings.- Contributed as an SME to the creation of an enterprise-wide Design Thinking learning pathway. Show less - Led Agile cross-functional process improvement project, alleviating business partner pain points and reducing organizational costs with a variable pricing contract.- Built relationships with preferred learning and development vendors, creating a competitive pricing environment.- Researched and evaluated potential new vendors and technologies for a preferred vendor pricing model.- Partnered with Vendor Management Office and Purchasing to secure advantageous contracts.- Collaborated with learning analysts and business areas to align vendor capabilities with learning needs. Show less

  • Talent Management

    Apr 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Learning Solutions and Strategy

    Oct 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Learning & Development - Vendor Sourcing

    Dec 2018 - Oct 2019
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  Riviera Partners

  Sept 2021 - now

  Own multilayered people and talent strategy across a global remote-first executing search firm and tech organization serving VC and PE-backed technology companies.-Owned upskilling and change management events for top producers/leaders in the organization. -Developed a coaching framework to foster cross-functional skill building, reducing pressure on people managers to train and build remote culture. -Developed a modern performance management program focused on the development and real-time feedback. -Leveraged AI as a learning tool, including creating video content using Synthesia.-Developed and rolled out company-wide programs aligned to business goals.-Used focus groups with underrepresented groups to update and operationalize corporate values.-Coached employees at all levels on inclusivity and leadership best practices.-Collaborated with the VP of Product to ideate product features. Show less Stood up and own multilayered department strategy, philosophy, and framework to establish a brand new L&D program across a global remote-first tech recruiting organization.-Reduced new hire ramp-up time, exceeding goal metrics by 30%, through a brain-based flipped classroom onboarding program, acting as a culture carrier from the first day of employment to the last.-Modernized performance reviews in collaboration with the VP of HR, incorporating bias mitigation training for leadership.-Collaborated closely with a Managing Partner, VP of Marketing, and VP of Business Development in a 5-person core team to design and execute a Sales kick-off meeting tailored for upper-level recruiters; enhanced alignment, engagement, and strategy execution.-Built and owned L&D technology ecosystem including Northpass (LMS), Articulate 360, and LinkedIn Learning (70% activation and participation by 30 days). Show less

  • Head of Performance and Development (Reporting to CEO)

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Head of Learning and Development

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2022