Kathleen Zamora

About Kathleen Zamora

As a human resources executive, I am passionate about building high-performing, people-first organizations where talent thrives, culture inspires, and diversity fuels innovation. With extensive experience in HR business partnering, talent management and development, organizational culture, employee engagement, employer branding, and diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), I specialize in building and driving strategic HR initiatives that empower employees, foster engagement, and unlock business success. Talent Management & Workforce Strategy: I design and implement programs that attract, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring organizations have the right people in the right roles to drive performance. Culture & Employee Experience: A strong company culture is a competitive advantage. I create inclusive environments where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to bring their best selves to work. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): True innovation happens when everyone has a seat at the table. I lead DEI initiatives that drive meaningful change, fostering an inclusive environment to drive change. Employer Branding & Talent Attraction – The best employer brands don’t just attract talent—they inspire them. I craft compelling Employee Value Propositions (EVPs), recruitment marketing campaigns, and storytelling strategies to position organizations as employers of choice. HR Business Partnering – I collaborate with leadership teams to provide data-driven HR insights, workforce planning, and talent strategies that drive organizational success.With a data-driven mindset and a people-centric approach, I work with leadership teams to align HR strategies with business goals and champion the next generation of leaders.

Experience

1. Senior Director, North America Talent, Experience, & Branding

   EssilorLuxottica

   Dec 2023 — Present

   Spearhead talent development, leadership programs, and succession planning to drive business performance, ensuring strong leadership pipelines and internal mobility programs- Lead DEI strategy to cultivate a culture of belonging, increasing diverse representation across leadership levels- Drive culture transformation programs that enhance employee engagement and retention- Oversee employer branding & recruitment marketing, positioning the company as a top employer in the industry.

Education

• Ohio University

  Organizational Communication, Public Relations, Political Science

Skills

• Delphi
• Opera
• Ceridian
• Meeting Matrix
• Clarity
• Live Meeting
• Webex
• Meeting Planning
• Matrix Management
• Event Planning
• Event Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Corporate Events
• Banquets
• Restaurants
• Menu Development
• Hotels
• Catering
• Food & Beverage
• Marketing
• Convention Services
• Budgets
• Hospitality Industry
• Hospitality Management
• Hospitality
• Leadership
• Training
• Weddings
• Customer Satisfaction
• Trade Shows
• Resorts
• Hotel Management
• Sales
• Incentives
• Tourism
• Management
• Customer Service