Jill Willenkamp

About Jill Willenkamp

I partner with senior leaders to build strong organizations, develop high-performing…

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Talent Engagement & Performance

   Guardian Restoration Partners

   Jun 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Own the enterprise-wide talent management strategy, aligning performance, growth, and succession practices with business objectives.Lead the design and execution of talent review and succession planning processes, ensuring visibility into top talent and readiness for key roles.Partner with executives to identify critical skill gaps and create targeted development initiatives.Oversee the full performance management lifecycle—goal setting, continuous feedback, calibration, and performance reviews—embedding a culture of high performance and accountability.Lead the design and execution of the enterprise-wide onboarding strategy, ensuring a consistent, engaging, and high-impact new hire experience that accelerates time-to-productivity and builds early connection to culture.Create manager enablement toolkits, training, and resources that elevate leadership capabilities across the organization.Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing guidance on team effectiveness and change leadership.Develop and lead the company’s employee listening strategy, including pulse and engagement surveys, action planning, and executive reporting.Translate engagement insights into tangible culture and retention initiatives that strengthen belonging and connection across all levels.Lead internal communications that support engagement and cultureDesign and manage an umbrella recognition programDesign and implement change management strategies for enterprise-wide initiatives on an as-needed basis.Facilitate executive and cross-functional workshops that align teams on vision, strategy, and execution on an as-needed basis.Leverage talent, engagement, and performance analytics to provide actionable insights to executives.Measure the impact of talent programs and continuously refine for effectiveness and scalability.

Education

• Seattle Pacific University

  BA, English, Sociology

  2003 — 2007

• University of Denver - Daniels College of Business

  MBA, Human Resources and Business Strategy

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Prezi
• Marketing
• Product Management
• Online Advertising
• Leadership
• Small Business Online Marketing
• Google Adwords
• Start-Ups
• Public Speaking
• Sharepoint
• New Business Development
• Marketing Communications
• SEO
• Microsoft Word
• Project Planning
• Analysis
• Strategy
• Advertising
• Time Management
• Market Research
• Editing
• Online Marketing
• Management
• Brand Management
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Budgets
• Copywriting
• Visio
• Digital Marketing
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Publisher
• Pricing Strategy
• Analytics
• Public Relations
• Keyword Advertising
• Online Marketing Analysis
• Omniture
• Sem
• Event Planning