Giannina Seaman

Giannina Seaman has a diverse work experience in the field of human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Giannina is currently working as Vice President of Human Resources at Advantage Solutions since August 2023. Prior to that, they served as Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Advantage Solutions from July 2021 to August 2023.

Before joining Advantage Solutions, Seaman worked at Ketchum where they held the position of VP, Director - Human Resources & DE&I from May 2018 to July 2021. Giannina'sresponsibilities included aligning business strategy with HR programs, overseeing DE&I programs, talent management, and employee engagement. Giannina also played a crucial role in aligning North America DE&I councils with Ketchum's overall strategy.

Seaman's previous experience includes roles at Tumi as Director, Retail Human Resources - US and Canada, where they oversaw HR activities for 125 locations with a population of approximately 700 employees. Giannina also worked at Lucky Brand Jeans as Director of HR, Stores - US and Canada, and as Regional HR Manager for the East Coast and Outlet Regions. Additionally, they served as HR Manager, Field Employee Relations, Corporate at Bed Bath & Beyond, Regional HR Manager at Party City, and District HR Manager at Toys R Us.

Seaman's career began at INROADS/Central New Jersey, where they worked as a Manager and successfully managed client accounts and intern recruitment for various industries.

Overall, Seaman's extensive work experience demonstrates their expertise in human resources, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and their ability to align HR strategies with organizational goals.

Giannina Seaman obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Kean University between 1988 and 1993. Giannina later pursued a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Education at Fordham University from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications, including "A2E Business Fundamentals" from McKinsey & Company in 2022, "Diversity & Inclusion" from Cornell University in 2020, and several LinkedIn certifications related to leadership, coaching, and professional development.