Suzette Salandy

Chief People Officer- Human Resources and Executive Team Member

CALSTART

Oct 2022 - Current (4 years 1 month)

Vice President of Human Resources for CALSTART a not-for-profit company of approximately two hundred employees
Serving in a pivotal and consultative role in driving the organization's mission by leading all aspects of human resources management. Responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the organization's goals, fostering a positive work culture, and ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations. Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the organization’s objectives to enhance employee engagement, performance, and retention. Worked with the HR team fostering a collaborative and high performance work team.

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CEO and Founder

WCI Talent Solutions LLC

Feb 2022 - Current (4 years 9 months)

WCI is an organization that provides an array of global human resource services that enables organizations and business owners to attract, retain and advance talent. In addition, WCI provides customized training for businesses that seek to foster a culture of engagement, learning opportunities and compliance.
Our services include but are not limited to, customized training, payroll, recruitment, policy development, harassment training, performance management and talent management. (www.wcitalentsolutions.com)

As the founder of WCI Talent Solutions, Suzette Salandy has been working with business owners, organizations

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CEO and Founder

I Am Suzette LLC

Feb 2018 - Feb 2022 (4 years 1 month)

I Am Suzette, LLC, is a consulting company (www.iamsuzette.com) that specializes in human resource policies and development, executive coaching, training, and recruiting on all platforms for businessowners, and Fortune 500 Companies, all with the primary focus on investing in the human capital needs. As the Founder and CEO, I am a dynamic mix of entrepreneur, HR professional, media personality, speaker, and author. Our consulting services includes but not limited to:
• Assess and recommend processes for continuous improvement to support the establishment of human resources operational procedures
• Lead organizational strategies wit

Director -- Sr. Human Resource Business Partner

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Jun 2016 - Feb 2022 (5 years 9 months)

Utilize the Association’s business goals and objectives to provide client-centric HR consulting on people related strategies to ensure alignment with the company’s mission and goals. Assist with the development, implementation and refinement of a support structure for management. Lead the development of a roll-out strategy for key people processes. Lead and participate on project teams formed to research, develop and implement HR systems, tools and policies.

Provide change management within the team to support the continual evolution of the business and increase the success of efforts to enhance/shift culture and performance.

Leverage engagement data to assist in the execution of action plans and strategies to suppo

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HR Advisor

AnGes Inc

Mar 2015 - Nov 2015 (9 months)

Lead key initiatives for this U.S. biopharma company which currently has a drug treatment in a Phase III clinical trial for patients with Critical Limb Ischemic. Collaborating directly with the President, lead strategic technical hiring efforts (e.g., regulatory, clinical operations, MD’s); prepare and implement performance improvement and talent management plans; analyze and enhance compensation and other benefits in order to attract and retain talent. Provide sound advice on a myriad of other strategic corporate challenges.

► Initiated well-received team building exercises drawing on strong training and organizational development skills which streamlined meetings, established corporate etiquette framework, and helped shape an e

Consultant | Global HR Business Partner | Leadership Team Member

Smiths Detection

Jun 2012 - Nov 2014 (2 years 6 months)

As a Leadership Team member, coordinated with Executive Leadership on recruitment and repositioning of senior leaders in a new restructure model. Implemented a broad range of HR strategies, policies and programs that were aligned with the business strategy for Smiths Detection in the US, APAC, EMEA and Latin America. Concurrently, provided a calm, steady presence during a period of turbulence within senior leadership which impacted organizational vision and mission.

► Facilitated and coached executives and key stakeholders on employee engagement, change management and HR Centers of Excellence, ensuring key deliveries on strategic plans.

► Developed/delivered effective human resources programs into client groups, e.g.

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Spokesperson/Author

The Professional Womens Group

Aug 2008 - Aug 2009 (1 year 1 month)

Speaker/Author

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CEO

Salandy Enterprises Inc

Oct 2007 - Jan 2017 (9 years 4 months)

The mission of Salandy Enterprises Inc. is to provide resources that invest in your human capital to maximize their potential. CEO Suzette Salandy is a talented coach & facilitator and popular motivational speaker. Representative projects include:

► Conducted comprehensive training including workplace harassment training, coaching, customized training, training on insights in life skills, personal and professional challenges, change and emotional management.

► Facilitated and trained clients on presenting and projecting their professional image while transitioning in the workplace.

► Facilitated a conference in the island of Trinidad entitled “Create Your Vision and Own it”. Developed a concept that focused

HR Business Partner | Human Resources and Org Development

LifeCell Corporation

Jul 2006 - Sep 2011 (5 years 3 months)

LifeCell is a leading provider of human and porcine based tissue regeneration products. LifeCell develops and markets products for use in reconstructive, orthopedic and urogynecologic surgical procedures.

Supervised and motivated an HR staff of 10. Served as the Interim Leader for 6 months during transition of both Vice President and Senior Manager for Human Resource Department. Strategized with executive management to develop and implement a performance management plan. Coached leadership team on a range of issues, reducing external consulting fees. Supported company’s rapid expansion from 50 to 200+ employees, recruiting for top talent at various levels and functions and promoting LifeCell as an employer of choice. Implement

Sr Human Resource Business Partner

sanofiaventis

Sep 2001 - Dec 2005 (4 years 4 months)

Sanofi-Aventis is a Global Integrated Health-Care Leader focused on patient’s needs, with 7 growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare and emerging markets. Population: 2000+ employees

Provided a range of generalist duties, with a focus on training and facilitation.

► Facilitated communications regarding change management and employee engagement within the new culture.

► Consulted and influenced the leadership to drive HR and people initiatives in the areas of high performance/customer oriented cutlure, diversity, policy interpretation, retention of high performers, talent management, employee relations and recruitment.

► Coordinated with corp

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