Jade Thomas

Experience

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  NatWest Group

  Sept 2009 - May 2016

  - Produced customer deeds and documents of assets used as security for funding- Coded and tested updates to Bank template documents/computer systems, delivered within set deadlines- Actively corresponded with Relationship Managers across the UK- Liaised with Solicitors/Conveyancers with a view to releasing existing security- Provided support and technical assistance to colleagues- Tracked internal KPIs for daily management reports and executive packs- Facilitated weekly 'Route Cause Problem Solving' sessions- Responsible for promoting team engagement and morale- Worked in partnership with the Manager to identify training needs for the team Show less

  • Credit Documentor & Coding Project Manager

    Sept 2012 - May 2016

  • Lending Advisor

    Sept 2009 - Sept 2012
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  EF English First

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  Online Tutor (alongside full time studies)

  Teaching the English language to non-native individuals and groups.

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  Textkernel - Machine Intelligence for People and Jobs

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Data Quality Analyst (alongside full time studies)

  Analysis and vetting of job vacancies advertised by companies and employment agencies.

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  Booking.com

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2021

  Role transitioned from CSR to IDB due to internal team restructure- Led and transformed employee volunteer and giving program for 18,000+ people, in over 200 offices across the world- Created and implemented volunteerism and employee engagement strategies- Led and developed employee resource groups focused on LGBTQ+, race and ethnicity, gender and accessibility- Planned and rolled out educational internal communications and global employee events- Led knowledge sharing projects between Booking.com sister brands- Hosted Wellbeing Booster workshops for teams and departments- Introduced inclusion, wellbeing and volunteerism to new hires in monthly onboarding sessions- Owned partnerships with external nonprofits and organisations aligned with the mission of creating a more sustainable and inclusive world- Project managed software integrations and employee experience initiativesSince November 2018, this job role was based in Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging teams. Show less

  • Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging Specialist

    Nov 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Specialist

    Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Technology Recruitment Coordinator

    Jun 2017 - Feb 2018
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  Gorillas

  Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  Employee Experience Partner

  - Delivered the global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy- Created structure and guidance for the first Employee Resource Groups at Gorillas- Delivered global and local communications focused on key diversity and cultural moments- Created and communicated global workplace policies including the Code of Conduct- Created and rolled out Employee Handbooks across all geographies in collaboration with local teams- Crafted global Performance Development process and communications- Advised on sensitive employee topics and produced internal communications- Advisory point on topics related to employee experience and DEI&B Show less

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  Adidas

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2023

  HR Project Manager | DEI, Employee Engagement & Culture

  - Crafted data-informed 2022 and 2023 Engagement & Culture strategy- Planned, delivered and evaluated purposeful events for 1500+ colleagues, including Run For The Oceans, Move For The Planet, LGBTQ+ Pride Week, Global Week of Inclusion, World Mental Health Day and Black Achievement Month, in collaboration with cross market stakeholders, Employee Resource Groups and external vendors- Leading and evolving Employee Resource Groups - SME for DEI, Engagement & Culture for Amsterdam with connections to North Europe and German Headquarters- Creation, roll out and leadership of a fresh, holistic and inclusive employee wellbeing program - Keeping Leadership (CDO, VP HR & General Counsel) and CrisisManagement teams up to date with all things DEI, Engagement and Culture through the delivery of monthly check ins- Engaging Leaders up to C-level with DEI topics, purpose & culture according to recently delivered governance model- End to end management and evolution of New Hires Onboarding program- Creating and delivering new programs focused on wellbeing, sports and social impact Show less

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  Booking.com

  Dec 2023 - now

  ERG (Employee Resource Groups) Program Manager