Lea Ann Dies, SHRM-SCP, ACC

Director of People and Culture at Russell Co.

Lea Ann Dies, SHRM-SCP, ACC has extensive work experience in various roles related to human resources and talent development.

Starting in 2005, they worked at Alliant Energy, beginning as an Associate Administrative Assistant and later taking on roles such as Human Resources Assistant, Talent Acquisition College Specialist, Talent Acquisition Specialist II, Training and Development Specialist, and finally as a Talent Development Consultant. During their time at Alliant Energy, they facilitated new employee orientation, developed and delivered training programs, and coordinated the full recruitment life cycle for various positions.

In 2018, Lea Ann joined McCarthy-Bush Corporation as a Senior Human Resources Generalist and later became a Human Resources Manager. Lea Ann'sresponsibilities included attracting and recruiting candidates, consulting with managers on training programs, and utilizing technology tools for learning and development initiatives.

In 2020, they became an #IamRemarkable Facilitator, where they facilitated workshops and acted as an ambassador for the #IamRemarkable initiative, which aims to empower women and underrepresented groups in the workplace.

Most recently, in 2022, Lea Ann joined Russell as the Director of People and Culture, where they are responsible for overseeing people and culture initiatives within the company. No end date is provided for this role.

Lea Ann possesses a diverse skill set in talent development, recruitment, training, and organizational culture, making their a valuable asset in the field of human resources.

Lea Ann Dies, SHRM-SCP, ACC has a diverse education history. In 2004, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Iowa. Following that, they pursued an Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies from Kirkwood Community College, which they completed in 2005. In 2010, they furthered their education by earning a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership from St. Ambrose University.

In terms of additional certifications, Lea Ann Dies has acquired a variety of qualifications. In 2011, they became a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) through the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. In 2019, they completed the General Proofreading Theory and Practice Certification from Proofread Anywhere. The same year, they also became a SOCIAL STYLE Facilitator through the TRACOM Group.

In 2020, Lea Ann Dies undertook coaching training and received several certifications in this field. Lea Ann became a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and gained the status of ELI-MP (Energy Leadership Index - Master Practitioner), both through iPEC Coaching. Additionally, they completed the #IamRemarkable facilitator certification from hg.co/IamRemarkable.

It should be noted that there are two additional certifications mentioned, but specific information regarding the institution and the dates obtained is not provided. These include a second #IamRemarkable facilitator certification and a certification as a Professional Life and Leadership Coach in 2020, both obtained through iPEC Coaching.

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