Betsy Ortolano

About Betsy Ortolano

I am a results-driven, strategic, engaging, agile leader with extensive cross-functionalexperience in account management, communications, global mobility, operations,sales, and strategic partnerships. I possess extensive experience in program andprocess improvements and deliver high-level positive and proactiveclient support. My Business Chemistry and Gallup strengths are pioneer, driver,input, strategic, achiever, communication & activator.Since 2013, I have held various leadership and individual contributor roles incorporate global mobility at complex organizations. My responsibilities andaccomplishments have often overlapped across these roles. Key successes includecultivating strong cross-functional HR, Tax, Payroll, Total Rewards and Legalrelationships, driving operational excellence through new programs and policies, andpartnering with Relocation Management Companies (RMC) on strategic initiatives, program efficiencies, teamwork collaboration, technology advancements, and service delivery improvements.• Empathetic and enthusiastic leader with extensive people management experience in training, coaching, and developing others• Understand key business drivers and challenges to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and potential solutions that enable HR business partners and the business to deliver on long-term and short-term commitments.• Possess strong business acumen and analytical skills, with a proven ability to transform data into compelling narratives.• Fosters a culture of accountability and engagement to ensure the business has the right tools and resources to align with talent management strategies and business goals.• Promotes new initiatives and acts as a catalyst for change, spearheading change management initiatives to facilitate the successful execution of strategies.• Resolves intricate problems by pinpointing their root causes and devising rapid, cross-disciplinary solutions.• Engages in proactive research and benchmarking on departmental functions to recommend changes and ensure compliance. Areas of focus include employment and tax law, immigration regulations, real estate, relocation trends, and total rewards, among others.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Global Mobility & Immigration

   MillerKnoll

   Sep 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Loyola University

  Education

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  Bachelor's degree Communications Minor Psychology

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Strategy
• Sales Management
• Team Leadership
• Procurement
• Corporate Relocation
• Negotiation
• Travel Management
• Sales
• Marketing
• Project Management
• New Business Development
• Strategic Sourcing
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Sales Presentations
• Cold Calling
• Marketing Communications
• B2b
• Business Process Improvement
• Account Management
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Key Account Management
• Lead Generation
• Creative Strategy
• Leadership
• Budgets
• Crm
• Trade Shows
• Salesforce.com
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Marketing
• Direct Sales
• Management
• International Relocations
• Contract Negotiation