Aaron J. Thao

About Aaron J. Thao

Experienced HR professional with 10+ years of experience in program and project management, talent development, change management, and career coaching. Effective people leader with 3+ years of experience managing experienced professional staff and frontline employees. Ability to apply adult learning theories to build curriculum, human-centered workshops, and training. Familiarity with learning management systems, DiSC, MBTI, NeuroColor, crucial conversations, strengths finder, and emotional intelligence. Developed and facilitated workshops on project management 101, change management, teaming and collaboration best practices, and enhancing team communications to all levels of employees.

Experience

1. Senior Consultant, People Experience

   EY

   May 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Consultant on client-facing projects focused on HR transformation efforts, change management, leadership development, culture, DEI, and workforce strategy and performance- Providing project, change management, and organizational support to Chief of Staff Office in a global technology organization- Served in Project Manager role to help drive Talent and Organizational Effectiveness workstreams from Talent Philosophy and Employee Value Proposition, Manager Development, and Performance Management Enhancements in a large global non-profit organization with employees - Supported business operations, Vice Presidents, and HR Directors through organizational design, change management, and training for over employees with an Advanced Manufacturing client. Supported training and design for managers’ upskilling and tabletop workshops- Led efforts to implement cybersecurity dashboards tracking progress for over 150+ IT Directors in large private University - Developed templates for stakeholder analysis, change impacts, and communication plans- Served as organizational change management program lead, coordinating across 12 project change efforts

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership

• California State University, Chico

  Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations & Minor in Spanish

Skills

• Public Speaking
• People Skills
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Volunteering
• Programming
• Event Planning
• Organizational Leadership
• Interviews
• Community Outreach
• Outlook
• Fundraising
• Time Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Social Media
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Teamwork