Hema Patel

Experience

1. Global Diversity & Employer Branding Manager

   Akamai Technologies

   Oct 2017 — Present

   Lead global projects for a 7,600-employee company with a focus on Talent Acquisition (TA) • Produce and execute communication plans, training and brand ambassador programs• Compose and manage content for diversity and careers websites, applicant tracking system (ATS) and internal portal• Create and launch global digital media strategies and manage brand and recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn • Set project management standards to create consistency and efficiency in reporting and program practices• Manage vendors inclusive of budget, creative deliverables, and timelines to support projects and events• Review and secure media, public relations, and awards such as Best Diversity Employer and Best Places to Work• Recent accomplishments:o Completed global Employee Value Proposition project and running continuous brand activationo Designed scalable framework for our global internal career expo; piloted in India, Poland, and U.S.(CA, MA)o Formulated metrics/analytics for critical programs to measure ROI, inform future strategies etc.

Education

• Suffolk University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminology & Law/ Women's Studies

  2002 — 2006

• Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School

  Master's degree, Public Administration

  2007 — 2009

• Suffolk University

  Master's degree, Criminal Justice

  2007 — 2009