Christine O'Connell

Christine O'Connell has an extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Christine is currently serving as the Director of Employee Engagement and Development at Raymond West since July 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Northrop Grumman as a Sr Principal Talent Management Consultant, Organization Effectiveness from March 2021 to July 2022. In this role, they designed and facilitated interventions, delivered training, and provided strategic input to advance the organization's business strategy.

From 2014 to 2019, Christine worked at Cornerstone OnDemand in various roles, including Director - Global Product Support, Support Enablement, and Client Success Manager; Strategic Accounts. In these positions, they focused on driving effectiveness, supporting client growth, and improving customer satisfaction through talent management and system implementation.

Before joining Cornerstone OnDemand, Christine served as the Director of Learning & Organizational Development at Advantage Sales & Marketing from 2008 to 2014. In this role, they led a team, analyzed performance management practices, and created strategic partnerships to enhance learning and engagement.

Christine's earlier work experience includes roles as a Learning Development Manager, Management Training, Learning Program Manager, where they developed training strategies, oversaw project delivery, and implemented companywide training programs.

Overall, Christine O'Connell has a diverse background in employee engagement, talent management, organizational development, and training.

Christine O'Connell obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from California State University, Northridge in 1994. Christine later pursued their Masters of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University, completing it in 2014.

In addition to their degrees, Christine O'Connell has also obtained several certifications throughout their career. Christine obtained a certification in Interaction Management from DDI | Development Dimensions International in June 2021. In November 2020, they received a certification in Ken Blanchard on Servant Leadership and in October 2020, they obtained a certification in Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself, both from LinkedIn. Christine also obtained a certification in Supporting the Whole Self at Work, a Diversity and Inclusion Imperative from LinkedIn in September 2020.

Christine O'Connell has pursued further professional development through various certifications, although the specific dates and institutions for these certifications are not provided. These include Coaching Skills for Business Leaders from Chapman University, DiSC Certification from Profiles Pacific, Instructional Systems Design Certificate from the University of Florida, Organizational Leadership Certification from Brandman University (part of the Chapman University System), and The Leadership Architect Suite Certification – Choices & Learning from Experience from Lominger International.