Elizabeth Cipolla SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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Sarah Chimera
I first met Elizabeth when she signed her daughter up for training with our newly formed soccer club. Through conversations with various members of our board, Elizabeth quickly recognized that we had a vision of where we wanted to take our organization but needed some guidance on how to organize ourselves moving forward. Elizabeth generously offered to lead a strategic planning session for our board to help us more clearly define our vision, mission, values and goals and to create a structured plan going forward. Our strategic planning season with Elizabeth was impressive and truly helped to legitimize us as an organization. Elizabeth had an extremely well-organized plan of exercises and discussions to draw out of us and articulate our vision, mission, values and goals. Throughout the session Elizabeth was energetic, positive and warm, creating an environment in which every participant felt safe to share their thoughts and ideas. Elizabeth was particularly insightful at asking tough questions to help us verbalize our thoughts as well as to ensure that the goals we were creating were in line with our mission and values. I cannot say enough about Elizabeth’s ability to guide a group through the strategic planning process. She truly has a gift. At the beginning of the session we were a group of former soccer players turned soccer coaches turned founding board members who had an idea and were basically throwing things at the wall to see what would stick. Thanks to Elizabeth’s guided efforts and abilities to aid us in verbalizing our thoughts and laying them out into a plan, we left as a well organized club with a clear cut vision, mission, values and goals. Since our session, Elizabeth has continued to go above and beyond to help our club. Elizabeth has held us accountable for the goals we set forth by following up with us at our board meetings and sending out updates. She has also graciously made herself available in numerous situations in a consultative/advisory manner as we continue to move forward with our mission. We can always count on Elizabeth to ground us and keep us true to our missions and values.
Siobhan C. Smith MSOD, CPCC
I had the privilege of working with Elizabeth at Catapult, a talent & strategy consulting organization. It was always evident that Elizabeth loved learning and development, both for herself and for others. She brings an incredible amount of passion to her work and is a natural when teaching others. Her ability to connect with all audiences is amazing to witness-- she can be pointed, funny, and interesting. She is able to be interesting because she is always curious to learn the latest trends and research which she incorporates into compelling stories. One can always count on Elizabeth to add value and impact to every engagement.
Sarah Chimera
I first met Elizabeth when she signed her daughter up for training with our newly formed soccer club. Through conversations with various members of our board, Elizabeth quickly recognized that we had a vision of where we wanted to take our organization but needed some guidance on how to organize ourselves moving forward. Elizabeth generously offered to lead a strategic planning session for our board to help us more clearly define our vision, mission, values and goals and to create a structured plan going forward. Our strategic planning season with Elizabeth was impressive and truly helped to legitimize us as an organization. Elizabeth had an extremely well-organized plan of exercises and discussions to draw out of us and articulate our vision, mission, values and goals. Throughout the session Elizabeth was energetic, positive and warm, creating an environment in which every participant felt safe to share their thoughts and ideas. Elizabeth was particularly insightful at asking tough questions to help us verbalize our thoughts as well as to ensure that the goals we were creating were in line with our mission and values. I cannot say enough about Elizabeth’s ability to guide a group through the strategic planning process. She truly has a gift. At the beginning of the session we were a group of former soccer players turned soccer coaches turned founding board members who had an idea and were basically throwing things at the wall to see what would stick. Thanks to Elizabeth’s guided efforts and abilities to aid us in verbalizing our thoughts and laying them out into a plan, we left as a well organized club with a clear cut vision, mission, values and goals. Since our session, Elizabeth has continued to go above and beyond to help our club. Elizabeth has held us accountable for the goals we set forth by following up with us at our board meetings and sending out updates. She has also graciously made herself available in numerous situations in a consultative/advisory manner as we continue to move forward with our mission. We can always count on Elizabeth to ground us and keep us true to our missions and values.
Siobhan C. Smith MSOD, CPCC
I had the privilege of working with Elizabeth at Catapult, a talent & strategy consulting organization. It was always evident that Elizabeth loved learning and development, both for herself and for others. She brings an incredible amount of passion to her work and is a natural when teaching others. Her ability to connect with all audiences is amazing to witness-- she can be pointed, funny, and interesting. She is able to be interesting because she is always curious to learn the latest trends and research which she incorporates into compelling stories. One can always count on Elizabeth to add value and impact to every engagement.
Sarah Chimera
I first met Elizabeth when she signed her daughter up for training with our newly formed soccer club. Through conversations with various members of our board, Elizabeth quickly recognized that we had a vision of where we wanted to take our organization but needed some guidance on how to organize ourselves moving forward. Elizabeth generously offered to lead a strategic planning session for our board to help us more clearly define our vision, mission, values and goals and to create a structured plan going forward. Our strategic planning season with Elizabeth was impressive and truly helped to legitimize us as an organization. Elizabeth had an extremely well-organized plan of exercises and discussions to draw out of us and articulate our vision, mission, values and goals. Throughout the session Elizabeth was energetic, positive and warm, creating an environment in which every participant felt safe to share their thoughts and ideas. Elizabeth was particularly insightful at asking tough questions to help us verbalize our thoughts as well as to ensure that the goals we were creating were in line with our mission and values. I cannot say enough about Elizabeth’s ability to guide a group through the strategic planning process. She truly has a gift. At the beginning of the session we were a group of former soccer players turned soccer coaches turned founding board members who had an idea and were basically throwing things at the wall to see what would stick. Thanks to Elizabeth’s guided efforts and abilities to aid us in verbalizing our thoughts and laying them out into a plan, we left as a well organized club with a clear cut vision, mission, values and goals. Since our session, Elizabeth has continued to go above and beyond to help our club. Elizabeth has held us accountable for the goals we set forth by following up with us at our board meetings and sending out updates. She has also graciously made herself available in numerous situations in a consultative/advisory manner as we continue to move forward with our mission. We can always count on Elizabeth to ground us and keep us true to our missions and values.
Siobhan C. Smith MSOD, CPCC
I had the privilege of working with Elizabeth at Catapult, a talent & strategy consulting organization. It was always evident that Elizabeth loved learning and development, both for herself and for others. She brings an incredible amount of passion to her work and is a natural when teaching others. Her ability to connect with all audiences is amazing to witness-- she can be pointed, funny, and interesting. She is able to be interesting because she is always curious to learn the latest trends and research which she incorporates into compelling stories. One can always count on Elizabeth to add value and impact to every engagement.
Sarah Chimera
I first met Elizabeth when she signed her daughter up for training with our newly formed soccer club. Through conversations with various members of our board, Elizabeth quickly recognized that we had a vision of where we wanted to take our organization but needed some guidance on how to organize ourselves moving forward. Elizabeth generously offered to lead a strategic planning session for our board to help us more clearly define our vision, mission, values and goals and to create a structured plan going forward. Our strategic planning season with Elizabeth was impressive and truly helped to legitimize us as an organization. Elizabeth had an extremely well-organized plan of exercises and discussions to draw out of us and articulate our vision, mission, values and goals. Throughout the session Elizabeth was energetic, positive and warm, creating an environment in which every participant felt safe to share their thoughts and ideas. Elizabeth was particularly insightful at asking tough questions to help us verbalize our thoughts as well as to ensure that the goals we were creating were in line with our mission and values. I cannot say enough about Elizabeth’s ability to guide a group through the strategic planning process. She truly has a gift. At the beginning of the session we were a group of former soccer players turned soccer coaches turned founding board members who had an idea and were basically throwing things at the wall to see what would stick. Thanks to Elizabeth’s guided efforts and abilities to aid us in verbalizing our thoughts and laying them out into a plan, we left as a well organized club with a clear cut vision, mission, values and goals. Since our session, Elizabeth has continued to go above and beyond to help our club. Elizabeth has held us accountable for the goals we set forth by following up with us at our board meetings and sending out updates. She has also graciously made herself available in numerous situations in a consultative/advisory manner as we continue to move forward with our mission. We can always count on Elizabeth to ground us and keep us true to our missions and values.
Siobhan C. Smith MSOD, CPCC
I had the privilege of working with Elizabeth at Catapult, a talent & strategy consulting organization. It was always evident that Elizabeth loved learning and development, both for herself and for others. She brings an incredible amount of passion to her work and is a natural when teaching others. Her ability to connect with all audiences is amazing to witness-- she can be pointed, funny, and interesting. She is able to be interesting because she is always curious to learn the latest trends and research which she incorporates into compelling stories. One can always count on Elizabeth to add value and impact to every engagement.
Credentials
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SHRM-SCP
SHRMDec, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
SPHR
HR Certification Institute - HRCI
Experience
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Decision Associates
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talent & Organizational Performance (TOP) Practice Leader
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Jamestown Community College
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Aug 2017 - Present
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Business Columnist
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Mar 2013 - Dec 2018
Weekly career and business contributor to daily publication serving the Jamestown, Chautauqua and Western New York region.
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Adjunct Instructor
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Sep 2010 - Mar 2014
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior and Public Speaking coursework to a diverse group of traditional and non-traditional students• Develop and deliver interactive instructional methods to maximize student learning and retention of material• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives to enhance student performance• Encourage the development of business communication skills and higher order thinking through classroom discussion and assignments Show less
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Founder
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2018
• Provide OD & HR support services for small to medium sized companies including performance management systems, employee & leadership development strategies, succession planning, employee relations, labor law application and HR process review • Initiate needs assessments to identify unique training and development needs for diverse client base throughout Western New York and Pennsylvania • Develop customized presentations, workshops, training sessions, and related support to executives from various organizations and industries • Personal management coaching and training, including assessment, program design/development, session delivery, evaluation, and follow-up • Provide services required for personal management coaching and training, including assessment, program design/development, session delivery, evaluation, and follow-up • Work with individual clients to develop career plans and enhance marketability for a successful job search Show less
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Catapult
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Talent Development
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Feb 2017 - Mar 2018
Catapult is a strategy and talent consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, retained search and organizational development; alignment of culture, talent and strategy. Catapult is a strategy and talent consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, retained search and organizational development; alignment of culture, talent and strategy.
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Cobham Mission Systems
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Vice President of Human Resources
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Jan 2015 - Feb 2017
Oversaw the strategic HR function for our Orchard Park, NY and Westminster, MD facilities. Mentored and developed a staff of HR Managers and an HR Assistant who provided front line support at both facility locations. Oversaw the strategic HR function for our Orchard Park, NY and Westminster, MD facilities. Mentored and developed a staff of HR Managers and an HR Assistant who provided front line support at both facility locations.
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Business Columnist
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May 2013 - Sep 2014
Weekly career and business contributor to daily publication serving the Olean, Cattaraugus and Northern Pennsylvania region. Weekly career and business contributor to daily publication serving the Olean, Cattaraugus and Northern Pennsylvania region.
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WKBW-TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Weekly Segment Contributor (On-air)
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Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
Invited to appear as a reoccurring "Career Coach" segment contributor to WKBW's morning news program. Invited to appear as a reoccurring "Career Coach" segment contributor to WKBW's morning news program.
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HR Director
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Aug 2006 - Nov 2008
• Managed all strategic and operational facets of the Human Resources department throughout the organization • Provided manager coaching and employee counseling to employees in the areas of organizational/employee development, performance management, conflict resolution and benefits • Leadership development coach for management dealing with employee relations and employee development issues – led employee investigations to ensure consistent and timely completion • Developed and co-facilitated first-ever leadership development training program for entire leadership team (executives, directors, supervisors, team leaders) Show less
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Cummins Inc.
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Manager
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Sep 2004 - Mar 2006
• Facilitated Cummins’ HR processes including organizational development review, team training plan development, succession planning, compensation analysis, and safety • Worked with plant operations work teams to develop and coordinate customized training programs • Developed performance improvement plans and conducted terminations as needed • Guided managers through employment/labor law application • Facilitated Cummins’ HR processes including organizational development review, team training plan development, succession planning, compensation analysis, and safety • Worked with plant operations work teams to develop and coordinate customized training programs • Developed performance improvement plans and conducted terminations as needed • Guided managers through employment/labor law application
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Cliffstar Corporation
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Trainer/HR Generalist
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Jul 2003 - Sep 2004
• Developed and led inaugural team-based leadership development training program for Self Directed Work Teams operating in 5 production facilities throughout the United States • Coordinated and led monthly leadership development training sessions for all production work teams Served as leadership development coach for team leaders at Dunkirk production facility • Professional training and development liaison – worked with training providers to coordinate programs • Recruiting for exempt/non-exempt positions at nationwide plant locations Show less
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Survey Service, Inc.
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United States
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Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staffing Manager/Employee Relations
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Apr 2001 - Jun 2003
• Trained managers on legal interviewing etiquette/personnel relations • Created and implemented a successful plan to improve non-exempt retention • Assisted with verbal warnings, behavioral counseling and termination • Managed all recruitment, hiring and orientation activities for non-exempt call center positions • Coordinated and led new-hire orientation and other training programs • Trained managers on legal interviewing etiquette/personnel relations • Created and implemented a successful plan to improve non-exempt retention • Assisted with verbal warnings, behavioral counseling and termination • Managed all recruitment, hiring and orientation activities for non-exempt call center positions • Coordinated and led new-hire orientation and other training programs
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Education
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2018 - 2021
Gannon University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Organizational Leadership -
2000 - 2003
Saint Bonaventure University
Master's degree, Organizational Leadership -
1995 - 2000
Saint Bonaventure University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism -
1991 - 1995
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
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