Dena Phillips

About Dena Phillips

I’m passionate about building learning experiences that help people feel confident, capable, and ready to do their best work from day one and as they continue to grow.My background is rooted in Learning and Development program management, where I design and execute scalable onboarding and development experiences that align people, process, and business priorities. From offer acceptance through the first 90 days and beyond, I focus on creating clear, structured learning journeys that equip employees with the tools, resources, and context they need to be successful, while continuously improving programs through feedback and data.I’ve worked across Tech and Athletic Retail in roles spanning Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner, which allows me to bridge business needs with thoughtful learning strategies. Currently, I’m on the New Hire Experience team at Abercrombie and Fitch Co, where I lead end to end execution of the Internship and Leadership Development Programs and support all global new associates through a cohesive onboarding experience.I thrive in cross functional environments, partnering closely with business leaders, recruiters, HRBPs, and associates to deliver programs that do not just inform, but truly enable performance.Outside of work, you’ll usually find me traveling, exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, and making connections wherever I go.

Experience

1. Senior Specialist, New Hire Experience

   Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

   Jul 2021 — Present

   Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a leading, global specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women and kids through five renowned brands. • Manage Employee Onboarding & Experience from offer acceptance through 90 days, including design, planning, implementation, execution, and reporting• Lead the design, planning, execution, reporting and continuous improvement of scalable learning programs that drive new hire productivity, manager readiness, and ongoing development across global teams• Drive the Internship and Leadership Development Program Program, partnering with Recruiting, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional leaders, ensuring early career programs and pipeline create a unique, exciting and high-caliber experience

Education

• Butler University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Pre-Law with Criminology Minor

• University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Public Speaking
• Powerpoint
• Research
• Microsoft Excel
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Event Planning
• Social Networking
• Social Media
• Courtview Productions System
• Leadership