Collin Duwe

About Collin Duwe

I’m a culture and experience leader with a career that spans nonprofits, luxury events…

Experience

1. Director of Culture and Employee Experience

   Yahoo

   Jul 2024 — Present

   Spearheaded the development and execution of Yahoo\'s global culture and engagement strategy, aligning with corporate objectives and driving a high-performance culture that reflects the company’s values, purpose, and vision- Partnered directly with executive leadership to ensure cultural initiatives supported Yahoo’s broader strategic priorities and reinforced its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being- Led and optimized the Culture Force team, establishing and driving strategic priorities that fostered a sense of belonging, strengthened employee engagement, and deepened organizational alignment at a global scale- Directed the creation and execution of high-impact, company-wide engagement programs that not only promoted Yahoo’s culture but also advanced organizational change management and enhanced internal communications across diverse teams and regions- Developed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) for culture and engagement programs, ensuring data-driven insights were used to inform decision-making, refine strategies, and continuously elevate employee experiences- Led the integration of cross-functional collaboration with the People Team, Internal Communications, Real Estate, and other key stakeholders to ensure that culture and engagement initiatives were seamlessly aligned with business objectives and operational needs across regions- Managed multi-million-dollar budgets and complex global initiatives, ensuring that resources were strategically allocated to achieve measurable improvements in employee satisfaction, retention, and company performance- Championed a holistic approach to workplace culture, driving initiatives that not only supported engagement but also positively impacted organizational culture, leadership development, and the employee lifecycle from onboarding to retention.

Education

• Texas Christian University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts

Skills

• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Social Networking
• Theatre
• Nonprofits
• Arts Administration
• Customer Service
• Graphic Design
• Photoshop
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Volunteer Management
• Media Relations
• Blogging
• Public Relations
• Editing
• Journalism
• Adobe Design Programs
• Corporate Events
• Event Producing
• On-Camera Host
• Indesign
• Gala Events
• Meeting Planning
• Day of Coordination
• Coordinating Events
• Private Events
• Large Scale Events
• Attendee Registration
• Large Events
• Video Editing
• Video Production
• Commercials
• Producing
• Emcee
• Special Events
• Private Party