Katharine Corona, MA

Oversee all aspects of People function Responsible for Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and People Ops Create and execute People First policies, processes, and engagement

Brought on as first dedicated hire to oversee all things People related Responsible for coaching and growing new and existing leadership team members Oversee all aspects of Talent Acquisition from initial job creation all the way through offer and onboarding Revamp performance management initiatives including annual reviews, stay interviews, escalation process, and career mapping Work directly with department heads to scale, manage, and support their teams Create, execute, and assess quarterly engagement surveys to ensure people and culture are solid Gather, interpret, and deliver feedback to all members of the organization as needed Spearhead Employer Branding initiatives and roadmapping Oversee selection, negotiation, and implementation of HRIS, ATS, and third party vendors

TALENT ACQUISITION *Solely responsible for hiring 90 new hires in less than 3 years* Recruit, interview, manage, and close candidates for every role in the company Manage and facilitate the hiring process from the application phase to negotiating and closing candidates. Partner with CEO on hiring priorities, objectives, budget, and timeline Provide guidance and counsel to hiring managers and interview teams HR ADMINISTRATION Member of the Senior Leadership Team Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team and employees throughout the full employee lifecycle, from new hire onboarding to annual performance reviews and performance calibration, to promotions and succession planning. Participate in the development of the organization's plans and programs as a strategic partner, but particularly from the perspective of the impact on people Establishes credibility throughout the organization to be an effective listener and problem solver of people issues. Create and update the Employee Handbook which covers the company’s mission, values, policies, and procedures Analyze key HR metrics EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Provide guidance to managers regarding employee relation matters; prepare necessary documentation; manage the separation process and handle sensitive issues Coordinate and execute employee development initiatives, including performance management plans, internal and external employee training, coaching, and mentoring Work closely with Directors and VP’s on career mapping and growth opportunities within their teams BENEFITS, PAYROLL, WORKERS COMP, AND 401K ADMINISTRATION Manage benefits administration and benchmarking to remain competitive within the market. Manage 401K administration and reporting Work closely with Accounting to process payroll, run various reports, ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines

Individually responsible for the hiring of over 70 people in less than 2 years Define, create, and implement Talent Strategy process to identify, attract and retain top talent Sole Talent Acquisition Manager supporting 8 different departments Collaborate with C-level executives to understand current and future talent needs Manage recruiting process through entire candidate life cycle, from talent identification to interviewing, offer negotiation, reference and background checking, as well as onboarding and retention Provide structure and guidance into talent management processes to streamline and develop stronger efficiencies Maintain talent profiles and manage candidate flow in our applicant tracking system (ATS) Interview new and existing talent via email, phone, and onsite interviews Create engaging recruitment and branding collateral as well as social media strategy Responsible for identifying and organizing company wide volunteer opportunities in the local community Network with industry professionals through channels including social media, industry memberships, professional contacts, and networking events Manage a busy calendar including scheduling meetings, conference calls, interviews, social obligations and travel arrangements

Oversee daily operations of HR Department, which includes Recruiting, Benefits, 401(k), Employee Relations, Retention, and Corporate Events and Programs Manage and actively participate in all recruiting efforts: hired over 75 people in 18 months Responsible for creating and implementing a scalable hiring process, new hire orientation, company orientation, and onsite and offsite company events Create and deliver manager training sessions on best practices for interviewing/onboarding, performance reviews, and employee relations Work directly with CFO/CEO on hiring and key performance initiatives Create and modify HR related policies and procedures in order to ensure compliance Successfully managed transition of 401(k) provider and TPA Create and maintain company-wide organizational chart Revamp and execute annual performance review process Spearhead first-ever Corporate Wellness Program, Volunteer Program, and Philanthropic Program Partner with local and national colleges and universities to create year-round Internship Program

Solely responsible for the sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring, on-boarding and retention of our diverse staff of engineers, designers, product managers, and project managers: over 90 new hires in less than 20 months. Created and implemented first ever New Hire Orientation which now happens quarterly. Identify and execute on retention ideas such as date of hire anniversaries, birthday recognition, and offsite events for team building and morale. Initiate and execute company-wide one-on-one meetings between supervisors and their direct reports. Work directly with VP's and C-level execs to identify and fill new positions as well as retain current workforce. Point of contact for employee conflict resolution. Negotiate and manage relationships with all external recruiters and agencies. Point of contact for all candidates and vendors. Organize, attend, and debrief career fairs at University of California (Berkeley), Stanford, and California College of the Arts Create and manage Summer Internship program (4-6 Interns). Schedule and conduct exit interviews.

Earned Masters degree in Counseling Psychology Responsible for intake, assessment, and treatment of young families, adolescents, and adult individuals Managed case load of 12-20 individuals and families Conducted parent-child therapy for children ages 0-5 Collaborated with doctors, teachers, and social workers to ensure effective therapeutic treatment Responsible for all scheduling, Medi-Cal paperwork, case notes, and monetary aspects of client caseload

Managed full-cycle recruiting desk focusing on direct-hire administrative professionals Created and maintained new and existing accounts in every industry Consistently increased revenue and billing numbers on a monthly basis