Melissa Smith

Experience

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  Ralph Lauren

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2020

  Reported to Chief Talent Officer and served as senior business partner with global responsibilities. Led 40+ global human resources team in support of organizational culture and capabilities within creative and product value chain functions. Advised executives in creating strategies to optimize talent within respective divisions. Oversaw daily human resources functions, managed team of 10+ generalists, and liaised with corporate HR functions. Launched formal learning and talent management function. Developed programs and curriculum to meet critical objective of preparing globally-minded leaders including strategies for developing, fast-tracking and evaluating talent.

  • Senior Vice President, People & Development

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Vice President, Human Resources

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Vice President Talent Management

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
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  Smith & Heller Consulting

  Jan 2021 - now

  Principal, Executive Coach

  Provide consulting services for variety of clients in talent management systems, executive coaching and team development.- Enable organizational success by designing talent management systems. - Bespoke coaching for executives with global teams and rising leaders with increasing responsibility. - Develop leadership programs and adult learning initiatives for organizations and teams. - Advise growing organizations focusing on talent, leadership and establishing culture.