Ellen Hootman CPC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Ellen Hootman has extensive work experience in various HR and leadership roles. Ellen Hootman is currently the Vice President of People at Lily AI, where they drive revenue uplift for retailers and brands by improving on-site search conversion and personalized product discovery. Ellen Hootman also serves as an HR Leader at StartupExperts, a community of professionals who support each other in facing business challenges.

Prior to their current roles, Ellen worked as a Professional Impact Coach at Ellen Hootman Consulting, where they helped individuals shift their perspectives and create a more fulfilling life. Ellen Hootman also served as the Global Head of People at Blaize, a late-stage startup, where they implemented performance management structures, built leadership training content, and established compensation benchmarking and policies.

Earlier in their career, Ellen held the position of Director, HR Business Partner at Ferguson Enterprises, where they partnered with business groups and leadership teams to ensure HR strategies aligned with business objectives. Ellen Hootman also served as a Human Resources Business Partner, supporting operational leaders and overseeing employee relations functions.

Before their time at Ferguson, Ellen worked at Animal Supply Company as the Vice President of Organizational Development/Retail Operations. Ellen Hootman led HR and Retail Operations teams and played a crucial role in building successful HR strategies and organizational planning. Ellen Hootman also served as a Human Resources Manager, leading a team that supported 500 employees and providing direct support to the executive team.

Ellen's work experience also includes roles at Nordstrom, where they held various positions such as Southwestern Compensation Manager, Northern California Expense Director, Merchandise Control Manager, and Sales and Retail Sales Manager.

Throughout their career, Ellen has demonstrated a passion for HR, leadership development, and helping others achieve success. Ellen Hootman has experience in recruitment, talent management, performance management, and employee relations, and has successfully navigated through restructures and acquisitions.

Ellen Hootman CPC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has a diverse education history. In 2015 to 2016, they attended iPEC Coaching and obtained the certification of Certified Professional Coach. Additionally, they have completed the Master Practitioner Energy Leadership Index from iPEC Coaching in May 2017. As for their undergraduate education, the details are not provided, although they have listed California State University-Sacramento as the institution. Furthermore, Ellen Hootman has a high school education from Saratoga High School. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in January 2014. Ellen Hootman also holds the certification of Senior Human Resources Professional from SHRM, although the exact date of acquisition is not mentioned.