Vanessa Lorenzo

On an accelerated schedule; created an award-winning employer brand presence, secured an exceptional tactical team in a competitive market, partnered with stakeholders to refine and relaunch the talent acquisition process with a focus on diversity and candidate experience.

Zwift is home for world-class talent, where you can do your best work while having fun, while helping get more people, more active, more often. Elevating teammates is deep in our DNA. Our inclusive, “One Zwift for All” value is something we work at daily. And your authentic voice is always welcome.

As a Senior HR Business Partner (following the acquisition of Media Temple), I guided strategic planning and implementation of HR programs in partnership with general business unit leaders. I lead change management initiatives, partnered with talent acquisition, operations, employee relations, and collaborated with compensation. I created and lead optimal workplace culture in line with organizational goals.

Director of Human Resources, Recruiting, Engagement and Culture, I delivered an exceptional performance in the leadership position in charge of core human resources functions with a particular focus on building programs from the ground up, including employee relations, retention, and talent acquisition. I successfully managed multiple human resource functions, including policy development and implementation, software rollouts, recruiting, facilities management, event management, succession planning, and employee engagement. I oversaw full lifecycle talent management and recruitment. Partnered with leadership to develop and rollout company values and policies to drive organizational goals. I created rewards and recognition programs, collaboratively authored an employee handbook, and managed a department budget. Moreover, I was recognized with multiple awards for creating an outstanding workplace culture and building a new employee experience team from scratch. I drove strategic human resources planning in preparation for the sale of the company to GoDaddy in 2017. I conceptualized, planned, and implemented paperless processes, including launching HRIS software.

At Cobalt Construction, I oversaw and managed the Accounts Payable (A/P) team as a leader in A/P processes and accounting. I directed monthly accounting entries, including medical reconciliations, depreciation accruals, credit cards, payroll reclassification, invoicing, and bank reconciliations. I led ad hoc projects in support of multiple projects, allocated resources, and managed budgets. I vitally supported team training and development, including performance management of a high-performing team and continuously improving processes. Moreover, I improved cash flow and vendor relations for Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R).

Completed extensive financial research in regard to litigation trials; communicated consistently with corresponding attorneys. Executed various accounting duties on as needed basis for the CPA and clientele.

Provided direct high-level support to CEO. Responsible for a wide variety of accounting and administrative functions including scheduling of construction projects, accounts payable, invoicing, purchase orders and creating and maintaining cost management reports. Monitored vendor liability and worker’s compensation claims, renewals and audits. Supervised client relations (elite clientele). Key Results: Created a cost tracking system to insure the capture of change orders, therefore gaining profitability. Successfully worked with clients and suppliers during all selection of interior and exterior decor processes. Worked with fellow employees and vendors on establishing processes, meetings and schedules in order to boost productivity. Handled many special projects including obtaining permits to ordering construction supplies.

Compiled nightly show reports. Reconciled bank statements, expense reports, company credit cards, and budgets. Participated in payroll, and accounts payable. Assistant to Bookkeeper and additional special projects including marketing, data entry, customer service and maintaining large column file organization.