Invests in
Locations:
Min Investment:
$100,000.00Max Investment:
$5,000,000.00Target Investment:
$1,500,000.00
Skills
Education
(1997 - 1998)
Lists including Sara
Work Experience
2023
Chief People Officer
2023
Lead the People & Culture team at Mindbody + ClassPass, the leading global SAAS and consumer marketplace for the fitness and wellness industry.
2019 - 2023
VP of HR & Talent Development
2019 - 2023
Led strategy and execution across the employee life cycle - from recruitment to performance management, compensation, culture building, employee engagement, people analytics, learning and mentorship. Drove aggressive DEI change agenda that resulted in more systemic people processes, reduced bias, and improved representation / inclusion metrics across our investment professionals.
2016 - 2019
Sr. Manager, Global Learning & Development
2016 - 2019
Shaped the Learning Journey for consultants, from Analyst to Partner, to excite, develop and retain exceptional talent and to drive outstanding results for McKinsey's clients. Featured presenter on learning s-curves at the "Masie 2016" L&D conference.
2004 - 2016
Global Brand Manager
2004 - 2016
Led all phases of brand management, from upstream innovation to marketing campaigns to go-to-market strategies for iconic consumer brands, including Gillette, Wella, Venus, Always, & Pantene. - Key Manager Award (top 10% talent) - Profiled in TV segment on careers as part of an initiative with PBS and the Ohio Dept. of Education. https://youtu.be/fsCc0WAZz4U
2006 - 2016
MBA Admissions Consultant & Trainer, Stacy Blackman Consulting & mbaMission
2006 - 2016
Advised clients on appropriate school selection and Top 10 MBA admissions process. Facilitated exercises to develop client's personal brand and compelling stories. Critiqued candidates’ admissions essays: hone a strong narrative, maintain client's distinct voice. Performed mock interviews. Structured and edited resumes. Facilitated seminars on various Admissions topics at mbaMisison partner Manhattan GMAT.
2001 - 2003
Marketing Supervisor - Compensation Services & Products
2001 - 2003
Developed marketing strategy for compensation products and expatriation services in Mexico & Central America. Spearheaded new marketing department for $4MM division. Led development of 10 core products. Introduced employee mobility product line into Latin America worth 56% of annual specialty product revenues.
2000 - 2001
Associate
2000 - 2001
Consulted to Fortune 500 corporations on issues of strategy and general management. Projects included merging two biotech companies, multi-million dollar cost-cutting for a fresh fruit corporation, identifying innovative retail opportunities for a software manufacturer, and developing a business plan for non-profit Conservation International.