Lindsey Shimizu

As a senior HR professional, I lead full-cycle talent management, including performance assessments, development programs, and employee engagement initiatives. My leadership is defined by accountability, empathy, and a strong focus on client centricity. As a business leader, I excel at streamlining workflows and improving processes. Previously, as a corporate event producer, I developed adaptability, attention to detail, and project management skills.

• Operated in multiple geographies (Canada, America & Europe) across multiple industries including healthcare, education, energy & resources, corporate services and finance
• Conducted learning-needs analysis focusing on professional development that resulted in increased engagement and promotion rate
• Designed and established leadership programs through training, mentorship, and consulting approaches, boosting cross-divisional efficiency by 26%
• Acted as national program sponsor with executive endorsement and full resource allocation
• Enhanced organizational culture by implementing employee listening strategies and targeted development programs

Talent Strategy

· Led talent strategy initiatives including annual performance management, talent review, succession planning and professional development for >8K employees

· Designed scalable, customized talent development solutions to address talent gaps, resulting in improved performance & skills while increasing pool of promotable talent with 47% success

· Key contributor to onboarding programs and retention initiatives, enhancing overall employee experience

· Implemented new HRIS (SuccessFactors) for >8K employees through change management best practices, education and a robust communication strategy

Culture Building

· Collaborated with senior leadership to foster trust, belonging and high performance, aligning organizational culture with key priorities and values

· Created and managed high-performing teams by recruiting and coaching teams who delivered >2000 events

· Leveraged internal tools and employee listening strategies, applying best practices to enhance performance and leadership alignment

· Partnered with CSR teams to integrate communications and enhance high-performance culture through annual initiatives

Management

· Facilitated adult learning programs that enhanced partnerships and outcomes for Fortune 500 companies

· Managed union & non-unionized teams with >$1M budget to deliver educational experiences

· Led experiential marketing projects, boosting brand awareness for retail technology firms

· Designed and executed 200+ international events annually, enhancing employee experience and operational success for global organizations and associations

• Everything DiSC Facilitator
• CODP (HR Organizational Development Practitioner) Academy to Innovate HR
• CTMP (Certified Talent Management Practitioner) Canadian Human Resources Academy

• Accelerating Your HR Career, Josh Bersin Academy Certificate
• Artificial Intelligence in HR, Josh Bersin Academy Certificate
• People Analytics, Josh Bersin Academy Certificate
• The HR Consultant: A Masterclass with Bill Pelster, Josh Bersin Academy Certificate
• Design Thinking for HR, Josh Bersin Academy Certificate
• Change Agility, Josh Bersin Academy Certificate
• People as Competitive Advantage, Josh Bersin Academy Certificate
• Workforce Analytics for HR, Udemy
• Design Thinking for Beginners, Udemy
• Project Management for Human Resources, Udemy