Christina Ballenger

Experience

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  OhioHealth

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2020

  Director, HR Business Partner

  Strategic HR Leader responsible for overseeing critical human capital aspects of Board Goal initiatives. Trusted Advisor, proactive Business Partner and certified Coach to executive leaders of OhioHealth's Corporate functions, including but not limited to, Finance, Ethics & Compliance, Internal Audit, Marketing & Communications, External Affairs, IS/IT, Real Estate, Mission & Ministry, the Enterprise Project Management & Lean Promotion Office, Regional Care Site Integrations and Strategy & Transformation. Drives human capital strategy to increase organizational and operational excellence by leveraging Agile principles coupled with the Goal Deployment framework. Executes key HR Center of Expertise programs including Talent Acquisition, Associate Onboarding, Engagement & Inclusion, Change Management, Benefits & Wellness, Compensation, HRIS, Talent Management and Leadership Development. Leads the implementation of culture transformation and recognition initiatives in support of "Great Place to Work" strategy. Show less

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  Designer Brands

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

  Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  Selected to become the first leader of diversity, equity and inclusion for Designer Brands, Inc. (DBI), one of North America's largest designers, producers and retailers in footwear and accessories. Responsible for creating an intentional and integrated approach to advance diversity, equity and inclusion by influencing DBI company strategies, leveraging current operational, merchandising, and marketing perspectives to make recommendations for business growth in the US and Canada. Provides advice and counsel to DBI’s leadership team and the Board of Directors on diversity-related issues. Guides the organization on identification and implementation of inclusion trainings and programs, aligns and garners executive support of business resource and community interest groups while adding rigor in policies, processes and procedures to ensure diversity in the recruitment, retention, and development for advancement at all levels in the field, distribution/fulfillment center, call center and home office associate populations. Show less

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  Donatos Pizza

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2024

  Chief People Officer

  Serves as a strategic business advisor to Donatos Pizza’s CEO and President as well as other key members of the Executive Leadership Team. Oversees the People Services Team which includes Recruiting, Total Rewards, Training & Operational Excellence, Safety & Compliance, Associate Relations, Organizational Development, Culture & Experience and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Responsible for creating innovative strategies and developing inclusive people plans that build sales, improve profit and protect the brand while enhancing a culture that lives and breathes Donatos’ core values at over 447 locations in 27 states. Show less

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  National Church Residences

  Jul 2024 - now

  Vice President of Human Resources

  Plays a critical role in creating the strategy and driving day-to-day efficiency in HR Operations to effectively support a team of over 2,300 staff members across 25 states. Achieves results that live out our mission and values every day by bringing quality care and service to over 60,000 seniors as well as those who need income-based housing.