Kailey Cartwright
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Credentials
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AWE | Accelerator Foundations
AWEApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Predictive Index Analyst
The Predictive IndexNov, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Momentive.ai
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United States
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Internet Publishing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Program Manager - DE&I Learning
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Nov 2021 - Present
Lead the development of the companies first diversity, equity and inclusion focused learning strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Diversity & Social Impact Officer, I am responsible for creating and nurturing internal and external partnerships to accelerate progress in diversity, equity, inclusion and social impact. I partner with the Learning & Talent Development team to embed a diversity and inclusion lens in all learning experiences. I work cross-functionally with the Employee Experience team, as well as Employee Resource Groups, to cultivate and embed a diverse and inclusive culture across all of Momentive. Show less
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Institute for Nonprofit Practice
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Faculty Fellow
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Aug 2022 - Present
Facilitate weekly seminars with Western New York nonprofit leaders utilizing an action-oriented problem-solving framework to address specific challenges encountered by participant. Participants in this leadership development course are deepening their executive management and leadership skills through a year-long program. Facilitate weekly seminars with Western New York nonprofit leaders utilizing an action-oriented problem-solving framework to address specific challenges encountered by participant. Participants in this leadership development course are deepening their executive management and leadership skills through a year-long program.
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Year Up
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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National Senior Director, Staff Learning
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May 2018 - Nov 2021
Oversaw the comprehensive design, development, delivery, and evaluation of critical learning and development priorities including—but not limited to—annual organizational manager/leadership training; developing and driving learning strategy for Year Up’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; and multimodal onboarding for 300+ new hires per year. Developed industry-leading, agile project management processes for a completely virtual team with primary focuses on standard team and individual goal setting for higher-quality and timely support of specific learning needs. Offer active services as a strategic partner to the Chief HR and Chief Diversity Officers, and served as a key member of the People leadership team setting strategic vision and priorities for the organization. • Led a cross-functional team to successfully design and execute org-wide virtual training experience inclusive of four professional development panel workshops and six wellbeing workshops; event was rated 4.2/5 on overall experience, 4/5 on overall value and cost just over $3500. • Spearheaded a group of 10 personnel towards the successful design, development, and execution of 2.5 days of offsite training in Orlando for 1K team members; event was rated 4.3/5 by participants and came in under $1.8M budget.• Established inclusive assessment metrics to measure the effectiveness of learning functions, including a baseline assessment of staff learning at the organization and a cadence for regularly reporting utilizing our LMS, workshop satisfaction, and looking at talent data (i.e. promotions) to draw connections to learning outcomes.• Received the 2018 Inspirational Leadership Award in recognition for outstanding services. Show less
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National Director, Staff Learning
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Jun 2015 - May 2018
Tasked with leading the full development and implementation of multimodal training for all new staff members via the introduction of efficient and effective onboarding resources ensuring quicker preparations to provide quality services to students while satisfying departmental goals and contributing to mission and organizational goals. Produced in-depth instructional content while collaborating with various SMEs and Year Up’s senior leadership as an internal learning consultant. Supported the development and facilitation of management and leadership development trainings emphasizing critical skills: inclusive environments, managing up, and leading through influence. Facilitated monthly virtual and in-person training experiences for various stakeholders (including new hires, managers, executive leaders, and program staff). Provided coaching and support for new executive leadership through the institution of cohesive and comprehensive onboarding training designed for individual needs and skill development.• Created and administered strategic onboarding training to enable organizational growth from 500 to 800 employees (60% growth) between 2016 and 2018, supplemented by a centralized, user-friendly onboarding system incorporating various learning styles across multiple delivery systems (online, in-person, and on-the-job).• Contributed to the development of 30+ online modules in conjunction with SMEs, consultants, freelancers, and internal stakeholders.• Recruited and managed a small team of designers and event managers to help establish higher-quality training experiences, subsequently developing nearly 200 online training sessions—and managing bimonthly onboarding events that regularly earned 4/5 in participant satisfaction scores—all within 2018.• Collaborated with Sr. Director on the companywide scope, design, and launch of Degreed learning management system to better integrate training into daily work and improve learning across all organizational levels. Show less
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Director of Talent Development & Operations
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
Moderated day-to-day operations for the organization’s Regional Management Team focusing on site-wide goals, staff development, and program alignment. Coordinated additional direction-setting in weekly meetings, biannual retreats, and annual goal-setting processes (including oversight for then-current collaborations and partnerships between functional teams across the entire region). Spearheaded the ongoing development and implementation of agendas for monthly staff learning for various topics including diversity, equity and inclusion, program alignment, and community engagement. Served as a designated point-of-contact for the national HR division, with additional accountability for the establishment and management of Year Up’s overall hiring process (such as conducting phone screens and onsite interviews).• Assisted national headquarters in multiple development efforts such as the implementation of new performance practices and policies; similarly guided the successful development and execution of high-quality monthly training sessions for staff managers and site-wide employees (as well as onboarding for all employees). Show less
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Associate Director of Talent Development & Operations
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Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
Managed local talent acquisition process including regional recruiting, hiring and onboarding efforts in support of rapid growth across the Bay Area while supporting hiring managers in meeting deadlines and hiring budgets. Served as a member of the Regional Management Team and supported the development and facilitation of weekly meetings. Co-led monthly staff training days with focus on providing site-specific professional development opportunities to a growing staff of 50+ team members. Managed a team of three staff members responsible for supporting operations and facilities management in both San Francisco and San Jose campuses and ensuring that local site team needs were met on time with high-quality customer service. Show less
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Program Manager
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Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
Responsible for managing a Learning Community of 40 students and lead a staff of 12 to achieve key program outcomes, including goals for student performance, retention and satisfaction. Promoted student success by ensuring consistent implementation of Year Up's contract; collaborating with student services to connect student with appropriate resources including tutors, social workers, and housing and childcare agencies; and working with the internship team to effectively match students with corporate internships. Additionally, I was responsible for coaching a staff of 12 to effectively provide instruction and support to students to prepare them for success in professional careers and higher education. Finally, I evaluated existing programmatic elements to maximize current strengths and introduce and implement innovative solutions when necessary; collaborate with leadership and across functional teams to facilitate continuous program improvement. While in this role I completed formal training in leadership and management including navigating difficult conversations and managing performance. Show less
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Deputy Chief of Staff
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Aug 2011 - Feb 2013
As Deputy Chief of Staff to Year Up's Boston site, I was responsible for managing the leadership team to ensure continual focus on strategy and collaboration. I also served as a gatekeeper for the Executive Director and partnered closely on strategic projects, Board management, and National strategic initiatives. Additionally in this role, I lead staff learning days with an emphasis on healthy work and organizational structure to our staff of over 50, was responsible for leading the Boston site's marketing function including managing a cross-functional budget, promotional materials, and local and National press opportunities. Finally, I supported metro-level influence activities including leading the annual Walk for Opportunity event, hosting political visits, working closely with a group of alumni leaders to develop a mentoring program in partnership with Big Brother Big Sisters of Mass Bay, and ensuring that key deliverables were met for state budget. Show less
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Strategic Projects Specialist
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Sep 2008 - Aug 2011
Similar to my role as Special Assistant to the Executive Director, in this role I was also responsible for managing and supporting a range of Boston site-wide, short-term and long-term strategic projects, including implementation of our local marketing, government relations, and coordination of collaborative communication and calendar.
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AmeriCorps VISTA Special Assistant to the Executive Director
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
As an AmeriCorps VISTA Special Assistant to the Executive Director, I served my country through a year of volunteer service at Year Up Boston. I assumed a proactive role in increasing the productivity, efficiency, and organization of the Office of the Executive Director, ensuring that the Executive Director time was focused on accomplishing the organization's highest priorities. I also led and participated in strategic projects that supported Year Up Boston's effectiveness and growth. Additionally, I supported the Development staff in implementing a range of activities, including volunteer engagement, special events, donor cultivation, report-writing, and public policy efforts. Show less
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Citizen's Environmental Coalition
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Buffalo, NY
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Program Associate
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Aug 2006 - Mar 2007
I organized the activities of development staff and Board members, as well as supervised volunteers by assisting in research and database reconstruction. I also worked closely with the Alliance for a Toxic-Free Future in order to fulfill grant responsiblities by organizing a small Western New York brand of environmental activists called C.O.I.N. Unfortunately, the CEC lost a significant amount of funding and our WNY office had to be shut down in early 2007. I organized the activities of development staff and Board members, as well as supervised volunteers by assisting in research and database reconstruction. I also worked closely with the Alliance for a Toxic-Free Future in order to fulfill grant responsiblities by organizing a small Western New York brand of environmental activists called C.O.I.N. Unfortunately, the CEC lost a significant amount of funding and our WNY office had to be shut down in early 2007.
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Education
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2002 - 2006
State University of New York College at Fredonia
Bachelor's degree, English, Women Studies
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