Caleb Fields
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Head of People and Culture
Colorado, United States
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SVP & Head of People and CultureOnce Upon a FarmDec 2025 - Current (11 months)• Spearhead the People and Culture Strategy and lead the P&C team during a transformative phase for Once Upon a Farm through IPO, focusing on employee-centric systems, org design, job architecture, culture and engagement, performance management, and executive coaching.
• Collaborate with C Suite leadership to design organizational frameworks and career pathways that align with the company’s strategic vision.
• Engage with the Board of Directors as a member of the compensation committee, ensuring alignment with compensation strategies.- Vice President, Human Resources- Commercial Brand and AmericasCrocs IncMay 2025 - Dec 2025 (8 months)Member of Crocs and HEYDUDE Brand Leadership teams with direct support of the Brand Presidents
Support of Crocs and HEYDUDE Brand Senior Leadership members who report to the Brand Presidents
HR Leadership and for Global and Americas Regional Commercial Functions: Retail, Digital, Marketing, Planning, Merchandising, Product, Wholesale for both Crocs and HEYDUDE brands
Serve on HR Leadership Team for Crocs Inc, providing direct support for C-Level executives; driving innovative strategies to improve business outcomes and employee engagement. - Vice President, Human Resources - Enterprise Shared ServicesCrocs IncJan 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 5 months)• Serve on HR Leadership Team for Crocs Inc, providing direct support for C-Level executives; driving innovative strategies to improve business outcomes and employee engagement.
• Spearheaded initiatives to enhance leadership and succession planning within the organization, while fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.
• Implemented HR strategies across diverse functions, including Digital Commerce, AI, Finance, and Supply Chain, at Crocs to drive success and retention. - Senior Director, HR Business Partner- Crocs and HEYDUDE Global FunctionsCrocs IncSep 2023 - Jan 2024 (5 months)Strategic HR Support of the Global Digital Commerce Team for Crocs and HEYDUDE including Digital Growth, Digital Analytics, Applications, Product Management, Consumer Experience, Brand Commerce, Customization and Digital Merchandising; support of Crocs Global Enterprise Finance, Planning, Analytics
Key responsibilities: executive and management coaching, org development, team culture, leadership development, hiring, performance management, talent reviews, compensation, employee relations, workforce planning, Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Integration, Team Annual and Quarterly Goal-Setting facilitation and progress monitoring - Director, HR Business Partner- Crocs and HEYDUDE Global FunctionsCrocs IncNov 2021 - Sep 2023 (1 year 11 months)Strategic HR partnership for Global Digital Commerce and Global Finance and Planning Teams for Crocs and HEYDUDE brands and Crocs enterprise ; support of HEYDUDE Product, Design, and Merchandising;
- Director, HR Business Partner- Global FunctionsThe North Face a VF CompanyApr 2021 - Nov 2021 (8 months)Strategic HR support of the Global Marketing, Global Footwear, Global Equipment and Accessories, and Global Strategy, Global Digital, and Go-To-Market Teams, as well as drive Inclusion work within the North Face Brand.
Key responsibilities: org development, team culture, leadership development, hiring, facilitating TNF onboarding, performance management, talent reviews, compensation, employee relations - Senior Manager, HR Business Partner- Global FunctionsThe North Face a VF CompanyJul 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 10 months)Strategic HR support of the Global Marketing, Global Footwear, Global Equipment and Accessories, and Global Strategy teams, Global Apparel Design and Product
- Senior Manager, Talent AcquisitionDenver Public SchoolsMay 2017 - Jul 2019 (2 years 3 months)Led Talent Acquisition team for Teachers and School Leaders
Drove overall recruitment, screening, visa sponsorship, and talent planning process for school based staff
Responsible for recruiting and hiring of 1000 teachers and over 100 school leaders by building networks and pipelines with local and national universities and partnership organizations.
Increased teacher of color hires by 4% YoY
Authored hiring toolkit - Director of RecruitmentSTRIVE Preparatory SchoolsMay 2016 - May 2017 (1 year 1 month)Develop national recruitment/retention strategy to attract high-quality teachers and staff to Denver
Build relationships with local and national universities and colleges to develop pipelines and engagement with the STRIVE Prep brand
Develop and execute a recruitment plan for STRIVE Prep's growth to ensure strong talent pipelines for 11 schools (17 by 2022) and the Central Office.
Act as Central Office liaison for STRIVE Prep staff affinity groups
Participate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion planning within the organization and act as representative in many POC initiatives (including being a member of Core Team of the Make Your Mark Campaign)
Facilitate STRIVE Prep Leadership Academy for strategic leadership de - Assistant Principal of Operations and CultureSTRIVE Preparatory SchoolsMay 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 2 months)Education Pioneers- Graduate Fellow 2014
Oversee the ongoing operations of the school in collaboration with the Central Team
Oversee school-based purchasing and seek cost savings
Manage and oversee the school’s physical condition and facilities
Manage Emergency Response and Crisis Management (ERCM) plan for school
Supervise the Office Manager, Program Coordinator, and other staff as necessary
Collaborate with Central Team to ensure that technology is fully functional and available
Work to support day-to-day technology needs at the school
Manage food and transportation services
Serve as shared space and district liaison
Assist with student recruitment and enrollment processes
C - Graduate FellowEducation PioneersMay 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 1 month)The Education Pioneers Graduate School Fellowship provides talented business, law, policy, and education graduate students with the opportunity to make an impact and launch into high-level education leadership careers.
Graduate School Fellows consult on a mission-critical project at a school district, charter school network, nonprofit or other leading education organization. Work helps ensure every child receives a high-quality education.
Www.educationpioneers.org - Admissions CoordinatorValor Christian High SchoolJun 2013 - May 2014 (1 year)Create a vision and strategy for reaching out to feeder schools, current families, and area organizations
Provide personal touch and follow-up to those within the admissions process
Execute a strategy to provide current student/alumni data to middle school administrators
Develop a regional strategy of recruitment, marketing, and community outreach - Director of Admissions and Alumni Relations ManagerFenwick High SchoolAug 2010 - Jul 2013 (3 years)Visited area grade schools, high school fairs, CCD programs, and homes to inform parents and students about Fenwick High School
Developed admissions marketing strategy
Oversaw the admissions budget
Created and modified admissions video, viewbook, and promotional materials
Oversaw mailings and digital correspondence (email and social media) with prospective students and their families coming from the Admissions Department
Organized open house, sports nights, and admissions coffee eventsm student ambassador program, parent ambassadors, and shadow program for current and prospective students and families
Facilitated the High School Entrance Exam with the assistance of the Student Services, Associate Director of A - National Account ManagerCoyote LogisticsMar 2010 - Aug 2010 (6 months)Helping customers move their inventory in the most cost effective way by identifying and providing logistics solutions.
Creating and managing an individual portfolio of accounts while working in a team environment.
Generating business through inside and outside sales by way of industry referrals, prospecting and business to business selling.
Addressing concerns and implementing solutions for both established, as well as prospective customers. - Owner and Co-FounderLegacy Sports CampDec 2008 - Dec 2014 (6 years 1 month)We facilitate youth sports camps, summer programs, and off-season training for grade schools focusing on volleyball, kickball, basketball, and multi-sport camps using grade school alumni as counselors. These counselors are usually high school or college athletes/coaches.
We also provide elite baseball/softball training at several locations in the Chicago-land area.
www.legacysportscamp.com - Professional Baseball PlayerPittsburgh PiratesJun 2007 - Sep 2009 (2 years 4 months)
- NBaseball PlayerNorthwestern UniveristyJan 2003 - Jan 2007 (4 years 1 month)
- IMarketing AssistantInternational Medical Imaging Products IncJun 2002 - Jun 2007 (5 years 1 month)Performed administrative support activities including filing, proof-reading, editing, contact list maintenance, and call screening
Assisted with marketing schemes for medical sales in an international market
Created and distributed newsletters for marketing purposes
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- M.B.A. Classes, ManagementDominican University
- Bachelor of Science, Communication; Communication Studies; SociologyNorthwestern UniversityCourse Highlights: Team Leadership and Decision-Making, Interpersonal Conflict, Persuasive Images, Theories of Argumentation, Public Speaking
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