Lisa Whipple
Director of People & Culture at Morris Animal Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Stacy van Buren
I worked with Lisa for a total of 6 years. Over two of those years she reported to me. Lisa is a pleasure to work with, determined, dedicated, and collaborative. She has lead the People and Culture department with compassion, revamping almost every personnel policy, and creating a culture staff was proud to work for. Lisa has consistently increased her knowledge in human resources as the need arised. She understands the role of the human resource department in a organization and I would work with her again or hire her in a heartbeat.
Sarah Svitak
I had the pleasure of working alongside Lisa for two years as her supervisor at Morris Animal Foundation. Lisa is a strong HR leader and invaluable thought partner. She is extremely organized and productive, and very strategic and thoughtful in her approach - effectively balancing the organization’s needs and supporting employees to ensure that they can thrive in their work environment. Lisa also does an impressive job ensuring that she and her team deliver in line with the organization’s strategies and core values, leading by example in building company culture. Her teammates enjoy working with her and learning from her HR expertise and high emotional intelligence.
Stacy van Buren
I worked with Lisa for a total of 6 years. Over two of those years she reported to me. Lisa is a pleasure to work with, determined, dedicated, and collaborative. She has lead the People and Culture department with compassion, revamping almost every personnel policy, and creating a culture staff was proud to work for. Lisa has consistently increased her knowledge in human resources as the need arised. She understands the role of the human resource department in a organization and I would work with her again or hire her in a heartbeat.
Sarah Svitak
I had the pleasure of working alongside Lisa for two years as her supervisor at Morris Animal Foundation. Lisa is a strong HR leader and invaluable thought partner. She is extremely organized and productive, and very strategic and thoughtful in her approach - effectively balancing the organization’s needs and supporting employees to ensure that they can thrive in their work environment. Lisa also does an impressive job ensuring that she and her team deliver in line with the organization’s strategies and core values, leading by example in building company culture. Her teammates enjoy working with her and learning from her HR expertise and high emotional intelligence.
Stacy van Buren
I worked with Lisa for a total of 6 years. Over two of those years she reported to me. Lisa is a pleasure to work with, determined, dedicated, and collaborative. She has lead the People and Culture department with compassion, revamping almost every personnel policy, and creating a culture staff was proud to work for. Lisa has consistently increased her knowledge in human resources as the need arised. She understands the role of the human resource department in a organization and I would work with her again or hire her in a heartbeat.
Sarah Svitak
I had the pleasure of working alongside Lisa for two years as her supervisor at Morris Animal Foundation. Lisa is a strong HR leader and invaluable thought partner. She is extremely organized and productive, and very strategic and thoughtful in her approach - effectively balancing the organization’s needs and supporting employees to ensure that they can thrive in their work environment. Lisa also does an impressive job ensuring that she and her team deliver in line with the organization’s strategies and core values, leading by example in building company culture. Her teammates enjoy working with her and learning from her HR expertise and high emotional intelligence.
Stacy van Buren
I worked with Lisa for a total of 6 years. Over two of those years she reported to me. Lisa is a pleasure to work with, determined, dedicated, and collaborative. She has lead the People and Culture department with compassion, revamping almost every personnel policy, and creating a culture staff was proud to work for. Lisa has consistently increased her knowledge in human resources as the need arised. She understands the role of the human resource department in a organization and I would work with her again or hire her in a heartbeat.
Sarah Svitak
I had the pleasure of working alongside Lisa for two years as her supervisor at Morris Animal Foundation. Lisa is a strong HR leader and invaluable thought partner. She is extremely organized and productive, and very strategic and thoughtful in her approach - effectively balancing the organization’s needs and supporting employees to ensure that they can thrive in their work environment. Lisa also does an impressive job ensuring that she and her team deliver in line with the organization’s strategies and core values, leading by example in building company culture. Her teammates enjoy working with her and learning from her HR expertise and high emotional intelligence.
Credentials
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Everything DiSC® Certification
Wiley Workplace LearningAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
LinkedInJul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Unconscious Bias
LinkedInApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
LinkedInFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship-Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now (getAbstract Summary)
LinkedInDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Coaching Employees through Difficult Situations
LinkedInJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program
LinkedInAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
LinkedInSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Human Resources certification
Employers Council
Experience
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Morris Animal Foundation
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of People & Culture
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Jul 2020 - Present
• Oversees People & Culture Department, which supports all human resource functions and workplace culture initiatives. • Supervises team of three human resources professionals and oversees Workplace Culture Committee. • Manages annual review, merit, and bonus system, ensuring pay equity and adherence to a pay for performance philosophy. • Evaluates and provides subject matter expertise for salary range structure and compensation to confirm alignment with responsibility level… Show more • Oversees People & Culture Department, which supports all human resource functions and workplace culture initiatives. • Supervises team of three human resources professionals and oversees Workplace Culture Committee. • Manages annual review, merit, and bonus system, ensuring pay equity and adherence to a pay for performance philosophy. • Evaluates and provides subject matter expertise for salary range structure and compensation to confirm alignment with responsibility level, expertise, and current market and economic factors. • Leads People and Culture team in diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations for all Foundation work with a focus on hiring and internal communication. • Directs recruitment and retention focused initiatives ensuring alignment with current market trends and best practices. • Alongside Payroll & Benefit Specialist, evaluates employee health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D. • Oversees and designs staff pulse surveys and resulting initiatives for improvements. • Advises, coaches, and supports supervisors in performance improvement and mediation needs. • Manages and compiles HR and staff appreciation budgets.
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HR Manager
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2020
• Built Human Resources Department from the ground up, establishing 90% of current HR functions: o Designed and implemented interview, hiring and onboarding programs. o Constructed “pay for performance” employee review system and merit compensation system to support employee growth and performance. o Developed Core Values and communication programs to improve and promote positive communication, collaboration, respect, and trust among employees. o Collaborated with outside… Show more • Built Human Resources Department from the ground up, establishing 90% of current HR functions: o Designed and implemented interview, hiring and onboarding programs. o Constructed “pay for performance” employee review system and merit compensation system to support employee growth and performance. o Developed Core Values and communication programs to improve and promote positive communication, collaboration, respect, and trust among employees. o Collaborated with outside consultant to design position evaluations, salary range structure, compensation philosophy and bonus policy. o Designed and implemented professional development, tuition reimbursement, lifestyle savings account, spot award and employee recognition programs. o Implemented and oversaw training for DiSC Catalyst program (a communication style tool).
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Executive Assistant
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Dec 2014 - Feb 2018
• Trusted gatekeeper of CEO schedule; confidant to leadership team and liaison to staff, handling confidential situations with the utmost sensitivity and judgment. • Coordinated and planned all travel logistics, meetings and conferences for CEO and additional leadership team. • Planned and executed board of trustee and scientific advisory board meeting logistics, including hotel contracts, menu selections, audio visual, transportation, room blocks, banquet details and educational… Show more • Trusted gatekeeper of CEO schedule; confidant to leadership team and liaison to staff, handling confidential situations with the utmost sensitivity and judgment. • Coordinated and planned all travel logistics, meetings and conferences for CEO and additional leadership team. • Planned and executed board of trustee and scientific advisory board meeting logistics, including hotel contracts, menu selections, audio visual, transportation, room blocks, banquet details and educational trips. • Scheduled meetings via Microsoft Outlook for upwards of 30 people; prepared and executed agendas, follow-up items, related timelines, and additional meetings. • Tracked receipts and calculated reimbursements for all leadership team members. • Point of contact for 19-member board of trustees. • Scheduled committee teleconferences for trustees in various locations and disseminated agendas and related information. • Managed all in-house catering and group visits; worked with Workplace Committee to plan staff outings, celebrations and “lunch and learns.” • Recorded board of trustee meeting minutes, policy changes and action items.
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INCITE Productions
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Coordinator
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2014
Coordinates video and film production projects for various clients. Aids in marketing via social media and networking. Administers paperwork and tracks logistical needs for specific projects. Coordinates video and film production projects for various clients. Aids in marketing via social media and networking. Administers paperwork and tracks logistical needs for specific projects.
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MACC (Mizel Arts and Culture Center)
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Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center
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Assistant Marketing Director
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Feb 2009 - Dec 2013
• Oversees the marketing of and collateral for multiple programs within MACC and the JCC including the Jewish Film Festival, JAAMM Festival and the Denver Children’s Theatre. • Writes, edits and proofs copy on all program specific materials including promotional postcards and brochures, newsletters, print and online advertisements. • Develops, implements and handles budgets for individual programs of up to $30K per program, upwards of 100K yearly. • Oversees and manages the project… Show more • Oversees the marketing of and collateral for multiple programs within MACC and the JCC including the Jewish Film Festival, JAAMM Festival and the Denver Children’s Theatre. • Writes, edits and proofs copy on all program specific materials including promotional postcards and brochures, newsletters, print and online advertisements. • Develops, implements and handles budgets for individual programs of up to $30K per program, upwards of 100K yearly. • Oversees and manages the project pipeline for the cumulative marketing department including online/interactive marketing, print marketing, creative and copy, thereby ensuring hard deadlines are consistently met. • Indirectly manages a four person marketing staff and directly manages seasonal interns. • Works with lay committee to plan and implement multiple annual events for XY Events, a young professionals program. • Coordinates all communication, executes all contracts and oversees project management of all vendors and contract companies for XY Events. Show less • Oversees the marketing of and collateral for multiple programs within MACC and the JCC including the Jewish Film Festival, JAAMM Festival and the Denver Children’s Theatre. • Writes, edits and proofs copy on all program specific materials including promotional postcards and brochures, newsletters, print and online advertisements. • Develops, implements and handles budgets for individual programs of up to $30K per program, upwards of 100K yearly. • Oversees and manages the project… Show more • Oversees the marketing of and collateral for multiple programs within MACC and the JCC including the Jewish Film Festival, JAAMM Festival and the Denver Children’s Theatre. • Writes, edits and proofs copy on all program specific materials including promotional postcards and brochures, newsletters, print and online advertisements. • Develops, implements and handles budgets for individual programs of up to $30K per program, upwards of 100K yearly. • Oversees and manages the project pipeline for the cumulative marketing department including online/interactive marketing, print marketing, creative and copy, thereby ensuring hard deadlines are consistently met. • Indirectly manages a four person marketing staff and directly manages seasonal interns. • Works with lay committee to plan and implement multiple annual events for XY Events, a young professionals program. • Coordinates all communication, executes all contracts and oversees project management of all vendors and contract companies for XY Events. Show less
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Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the Jewish Community Center
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MACC at the JCC
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Administrative Director
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Mar 2006 - Feb 2009
• Coordinates administrative tasks as they relate to programs and events such as Book Festival, Film Festival, Art and Theatre Classes, Art Gallery Openings. • Organizes bookings for Denver Children’s Theatre and In-school Educational Programs as well as coordinates workshops and tours onsite during Encore programming. • Oversees box office functions such as ticket sales, pricing incentives, online purchases and ticketing systems. • Offers guidance for members and parents regarding… Show more • Coordinates administrative tasks as they relate to programs and events such as Book Festival, Film Festival, Art and Theatre Classes, Art Gallery Openings. • Organizes bookings for Denver Children’s Theatre and In-school Educational Programs as well as coordinates workshops and tours onsite during Encore programming. • Oversees box office functions such as ticket sales, pricing incentives, online purchases and ticketing systems. • Offers guidance for members and parents regarding art and theatre classes; enrolls and tracks students in programs. • Helped to implement Patron of the Arts program and ongoing correspondence with its members. • Provides direct supervision of Box Office Assistant. • Manages payroll functions, invoicing and contracts and budgeting. • Hires and supervises summer interns for office duties, classes and lunch programs. Show less • Coordinates administrative tasks as they relate to programs and events such as Book Festival, Film Festival, Art and Theatre Classes, Art Gallery Openings. • Organizes bookings for Denver Children’s Theatre and In-school Educational Programs as well as coordinates workshops and tours onsite during Encore programming. • Oversees box office functions such as ticket sales, pricing incentives, online purchases and ticketing systems. • Offers guidance for members and parents regarding… Show more • Coordinates administrative tasks as they relate to programs and events such as Book Festival, Film Festival, Art and Theatre Classes, Art Gallery Openings. • Organizes bookings for Denver Children’s Theatre and In-school Educational Programs as well as coordinates workshops and tours onsite during Encore programming. • Oversees box office functions such as ticket sales, pricing incentives, online purchases and ticketing systems. • Offers guidance for members and parents regarding art and theatre classes; enrolls and tracks students in programs. • Helped to implement Patron of the Arts program and ongoing correspondence with its members. • Provides direct supervision of Box Office Assistant. • Manages payroll functions, invoicing and contracts and budgeting. • Hires and supervises summer interns for office duties, classes and lunch programs. Show less
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Fidelity First Home Mortgage Company, Inc
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Loan Processor
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May 2003 - Feb 2006
• Worked as loan processor in a fast-paced environment for up to 17 loan officers, requiring proficient multitasking skills to insure their loan paperwork was complete and ready by monthly deadline dates. • Utilized interpersonal skills to interact with title companies, lenders, insurance companies, FHA and VA to provide timely and accurate documents for mortgage loans. • Organized and maintained a high volume of loan files by tracking, following up on and obtaining documents throughout… Show more • Worked as loan processor in a fast-paced environment for up to 17 loan officers, requiring proficient multitasking skills to insure their loan paperwork was complete and ready by monthly deadline dates. • Utilized interpersonal skills to interact with title companies, lenders, insurance companies, FHA and VA to provide timely and accurate documents for mortgage loans. • Organized and maintained a high volume of loan files by tracking, following up on and obtaining documents throughout the process of underwriting to closing each month. • Provided troubleshooting for issues with credit qualifications, judgments on titles, and FHA/VA insuring documentation. • Proofed and calculated numbers for loan amounts, payoffs, yearly taxes and insurance. • Participated in training several times a year for government guidelines for loans. • Received multiple awards including Employee of the Year, Peer Awards for attitude, teamwork and leadership and “Rockstar Awards” for high production levels. Show less • Worked as loan processor in a fast-paced environment for up to 17 loan officers, requiring proficient multitasking skills to insure their loan paperwork was complete and ready by monthly deadline dates. • Utilized interpersonal skills to interact with title companies, lenders, insurance companies, FHA and VA to provide timely and accurate documents for mortgage loans. • Organized and maintained a high volume of loan files by tracking, following up on and obtaining documents throughout… Show more • Worked as loan processor in a fast-paced environment for up to 17 loan officers, requiring proficient multitasking skills to insure their loan paperwork was complete and ready by monthly deadline dates. • Utilized interpersonal skills to interact with title companies, lenders, insurance companies, FHA and VA to provide timely and accurate documents for mortgage loans. • Organized and maintained a high volume of loan files by tracking, following up on and obtaining documents throughout the process of underwriting to closing each month. • Provided troubleshooting for issues with credit qualifications, judgments on titles, and FHA/VA insuring documentation. • Proofed and calculated numbers for loan amounts, payoffs, yearly taxes and insurance. • Participated in training several times a year for government guidelines for loans. • Received multiple awards including Employee of the Year, Peer Awards for attitude, teamwork and leadership and “Rockstar Awards” for high production levels. Show less
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Education
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1997 - 2001
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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