Rachael Kelly

Rachael Kelly

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Founder & CEO, Lead Consultant
Dallas, Texas, United States

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    Founder & CEO
    HiveHEALTH
    Oct 2025 - Current (9 months)
    HiveHEALTH is redefining care by bringing health into the home — combining heart, humanity, and high performance to create systems that truly serve people. Born in Texas and growing nationwide, HiveHEALTH delivers whole-human care through telehealth, in-home support, and a Safe Space Community that restores trust, accessibility, and belonging in healthcare. We meet people where they are — physically and emotionally — integrating medical, mental health, and life navigation services into one coordinated experience. Through our MSO partnerships, we empower providers to focus on care while we manage operations, billing, and growth. Our mission: To build a healthcare system that heals the whole person — mind, body, and community — through com
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    Founder & CEO, Lead Consultant
    HiveSMART
    Aug 2024 - Current (1 year 11 months)
    HiveSMART Consulting is the strategy and transformation arm of Hive Enterprises, helping organizations achieve clarity, alignment, and growth. Our team of senior executives and functional experts provides fractional and project-based leadership across business strategy, operations, HR, communications, technology and organizational design. We work with private equity–backed companies, emerging brands, and mission-driven organizations to optimize resources, strengthen culture, and drive measurable business outcomes. From restructuring to launch acceleration, HiveSMART delivers results that endure. HiveSMART also serves as the engine powering HiveHEALTH and HiveSTRONG, integrating business intelligence, talent systems, and operational excell
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    Founder & CEO
    HiveSTRONG
    Jan 2024 - Current (2 years 6 months)
    HiveSTRONG is the nonprofit arm of Hive Enterprises, dedicated to breaking cycles of trauma and unlocking human potential. We provide trauma-informed, wraparound support that helps survivors rebuild safety, confidence, and economic independence through community, coaching, and career pathways. Our programs combine evidence-based healing with real-world empowerment — supporting survivors as they navigate breaking free, recovery, education, and workforce reintegration. HiveSTRONG’s work is directly fueled by profits and partnerships from HiveSMART Consulting and HiveHEALTH, ensuring every business success drives tangible social impact. 🌱 At HiveSTRONG, we believe healing and opportunity go hand in hand — and that thriving individuals buil
  • Hive Enterprises
    Founder, CEO
    Hive Enterprises
    Jan 2024 - Current (2 years 6 months)
    Hive Enterprises is an integrated operating platform designed to help organizations scale, unlock value, and achieve systemic impact. As CEO & Founder, I lead enterprise transformation and growth initiatives across private equity–backed companies, multi-unit brands, and healthcare organizations—partnering with leadership teams to align strategy, structure, and execution—driving growth, margin expansion, and scalable performance. Hive operates through three connected entities: • HiveSMART — enterprise transformation, operating model design, and growth execution across leadership, people systems, marketing, supply chain, and financial performance • HiveHEALTH — a whole-human healthcare platform focused on improving access, reducing employer
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    Member Board of Directors
    NeuroDiscovery Center of North Texas
    Dec 2023 - Current (2 years 7 months)
    Enable, Empower, Excel. Member of the Board of Directors leading the career vertical. On a mission to reduce the ~85% unemployment rate of adults with autism, and increase successful outcomes for neurodiverse adults.
  • Sun World International
    EVP, Global Chief People & Culture Officer
    Sun World International
    Nov 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 6 months)
    Led global organizational transformation for a multi-country agriculture & IP licensing company backed by private equity. Designed and executed enterprise systems that scaled operations, strengthened performance culture, and supported investment thesis targets. Key Achievements: - Rebuilt the global HR function, developing the leadership team and aligning talent strategy to business priorities. - Directed cross-functional org redesigns to increase scalability and acquisition readiness. - Established global compensation frameworks and market-based pay systems to improve engagement and retention. - Architected M&A integration and succession plans supporting sell-side continuity. - Recruited, onboarded, and transitioned executives and key tea
  • Core
    Member Board of Directors, Chairman Board Development & Governance
    Core
    Jul 2022 - Current (4 years)
    Serve as Board Chair for Development & Governance for CORE, a nonprofit supporting restaurant families during moments of unexpected crisis. Provide governance leadership, strategic oversight, and organizational clarity across a national impact footprint. Key Focus Areas: - Strengthening board governance, structure, and long-term organizational health - Advising on strategic planning, fundraising alignment, and mission integrity - Enhancing systems, accountability, and board performance - Supporting operating team and executive leadership through high-impact counsel - Advancing sustainable growth to increase CORE’s reach and family impact Impact: Ensured stronger governance, operational alignment, and readiness for scaled impact across the
  • Smokey Bones
    EVP, Chief People & Culture Officer
    Smokey Bones
    Sep 2019 - Jul 2022 (2 years 11 months)
    Served as the strategic people & culture executive for a national restaurant brand navigating turnaround and pandemic stabilization. Built a modern talent strategy, revitalized culture, and supported covid recovery for a $12B global PE firm’s portfolio. Key Achievements: - Delivered 5 consecutive quarters of industry-leading comp sales and engagement improvements. - Led the company through COVID-19 crisis response, including national reopening plans and risk mitigation protocols. - Cut corporate turnover by 50%+ and improved retention through innovative talent programs. - Architected a leadership development system that increased internal promotions and strengthened bench readiness. - Built brand-aligned HR strategies, enhancing culture, e
  • Cotton Patch Cafe
    Vice President of Human Resources
    Cotton Patch Cafe
    Jan 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 9 months)
    Led HR and organizational strategy for a multi-state restaurant group undergoing operational and cultural transformation. Key Achievements: - Increased management retention to 89%+ and staffed 81% of leadership roles internally. - Achieved a 50% reduction in hourly turnover and 30% reduction in management turnover. - Implemented risk strategies that eliminated $2M+ in annual litigation exposure. - Rebuilt talent systems, performance management, and brand-aligned recruiting.
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    VP/Head of Human Resources
    VERTS Mediterranean
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (2 years)
    Led HR and organizational restructuring for a rapidly scaling, multi-investor fast-casual brand. Key Achievements: - Drove turnaround initiatives improving operating profit by 20%+ and overall EBITDA by 50%+. - Guided the company through cash flow intervention, org restructuring, and investor communications. - Built leadership capability and operational discipline across 30+ locations.
  • sonic
    Sr.Director (functional lead) Learning and Development & Senior HR Business Partner
    sonic
    Nov 2015 - Apr 2017 (1 year 6 months)
    Led Sonic Learning & Development function and served as the HR Business Partner for the Head (SVP) of brand and field operations serving over 330 franchise organizations, 3500+ restaurants, $4.4 BB annual revenue, 100,000+ employees
  • SONIC DriveIn
    Sr. Director Franchise HR
    SONIC DriveIn
    Jun 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 6 months)
    Provided HR consultation to 194+ franchise organizations, partnered with the SVP / COO of Operations. Responsible for leading key system HR strategies from inception through implementation.
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    Director & Senior Leadership Roles
    Pizza Hut SONIC DriveIn
    Jul 1995 - Apr 2017 (21 years 10 months)
    SONIC Drive-In • 2014 – 2017 Pizza Hut (Yum! Brands) • 2000 – 2014 Held progressive senior roles across operations, learning & development, HR business partnership, franchise enablement, and leadership development in two Fortune 500–backed global brands. SONIC (Senior Director L&D; Senior HR Business Partner; Sr. Director Franchise HR) - Led L&D and HR strategy for 350+ franchise organizations and 3,500+ restaurants. - Supported $4.4B+ brand operations and 100,000+ employees. - Delivered systemwide HR, people, and capability initiatives supporting national growth. Pizza Hut (HR Coach; Sr. Operations Manager; Restaurant Readiness Lead; Ops Coach) - Supported 150+ franchisees and 6,000+ restaurants across national markets. - Led leadership
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  • Columbia College
    Business Administration and Management, General
    Columbia College
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    Woman of the Year
    National Diversity Council
    Mar 2022
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    Top 50 Human Resources Professional
    Oncon Icon Awards
    Feb 2022
    The OnCon Icon Awards recognize the top HR professionals in the entire world. Finalists were voted on by peers to determine the winners
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    Most Influential Restaurant Industry Executives
    Nations Restaurant News
    Feb 2022
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    2017 Austin Business Journal Profiles In Power Official Nominee
    Austin Business Journal
    Jul 2017
    Women in Central Texas who have forged their own path and developed their own leadership principles. These women have something to offer the next generation of women leaders. They have made a difference in their communities, blazed new trails and are leaving a mark on Central Texas business.
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