Christopher Darone, SPHR

Christopher Darone, SPHR has extensive work experience in various roles related to talent management, organizational development, and training.

Christopher is currently employed as the Vice President of Learning & Talent Management at EngageSmart, where they are responsible for leading learning and development efforts and partnering with HR and business leaders to implement employee development and talent management solutions. Christopher also plays a key role in developing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.

Prior to their current role, Christopher worked as a Talent Management & Organizational Development Consultant, where they provided consulting services in these areas.

Christopher has also served as the Vice President of Talent Management and Training at Affinity Group, where they implemented strategies for talent management activities including workforce development, training, employee development, and performance management.

Before that, Christopher held the position of Director of Organizational Development & Training at Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., where they were responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive training and development curriculum for the Sales and Marketing divisions.

Christopher has also worked as the Executive Director of Training and Organizational Development at Seneca Gaming Corporation, where they developed training and career development strategies in alignment with the company's objectives.

Christopher's experience also includes working as an Organizational Development Manager at Rich Products Corporation, where they supported the enhancement of HR processes and launched a global Sales Training Academy.

Christopher has held positions at ESPN, Inc. as the Director of Learning & Organizational Development and Training Manager, where they designed and implemented training programs to improve business skills of employees.

Earlier in their career, Christopher worked at Walt Disney World as a Senior Training Lead, supervising a team and designing training programs for the implementation of an enterprise resource planning system.

Christopher began their career as a Training and Organizational Development Consultant at Software Resources, where they provided solutions in organizational development, change management, and project management for clients such as The Walt Disney Company and U.S. Customs Department.

Overall, Christopher Darone, SPHR brings a wealth of experience in talent management, organizational development, and training across various industries and organizations.

Christopher Darone, SPHR, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Buffalo State University, where they studied from 1994 to 1997. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Human Resource Management from the University of Phoenix, completing their studies between 2007 and 2009.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Christopher Darone has obtained certifications to enhance their professional expertise. Christopher acquired the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in December 2011. This certification demonstrates their mastery and proficiency in the field of human resources. Furthermore, they obtained a certification in Organizational Learning and Development from LinkedIn in July 2022, showcasing their commitment to continuous learning and professional development.