Katie Blandford

Manager Human Resources Technology @FirstEnergy

Akron, OH, US
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WORK HISTORY

Aug 2019 — Present

Manager Human Resources Technology @FirstEnergy

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Lead cross-functional teams—including HRIS, HR Reporting & Analytics, and HR Help Desk—to deliver scalable solutions that support business-critical processes and enhance employee experience. Provide oversight to workforce transactions and demographic data for employees, 8,500+ contractors, and retirees, ensuring accuracy, compliance and reportability.

EDUCATION

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Stanford Graduate school of Business Executive Education

Certificate, Digital Transformation and AI Playbook: Leverage Technology to Innovate Your Business

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Ashland University

Master's Degree

2001 — 2005

Kent State University

Bachelor of Science, Advertising

2008 — 2011

Ashland University

Master of Business Administration, Business, Project Management

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Kent State University

Bachelor's Degree, Advertising

SKILLS

E-LearningSoft SkillsHuman ResourcesTraining SkillsCventOrganizational DevelopmentSharepointTrainingInstructor-Led TrainingCoachingTeam BuildingLeadership DevelopmentMicrosoft Office 2013SnagitTraining & DevelopmentTraining DeliveryLearning ManagementServant LeadershipProject CoordinationSituational LeadershipSapAdult Learning MethodologiesTechnical TrainingVendor ManagementInstructional DesignCurriculum DesignProcess ImprovementCaptivateOffice 365Employee EngagementBlended LearningArticulate SuiteCrucial ConversationsBusiness Process ImprovementPerformance ImprovementTraining Needs AnalysisLearning Management SystemsAddieProgram CoordinationOz Principle

ABOUT KATIE BLANDFORD

Experienced and visionary HR leader committed to performance excellence, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at leading diverse teams and fostering a culture of accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement. Brings deep domain expertise in HCM platform implementation and support, talent management, leadership development, and organizational change. Proven success in driving HR technology transformation, enabling data-driven decision-making, and aligning systems with enterprise strategy. Creative problem solver with a history of developing scalable solutions to complex challenges. Skilled in delegating responsibilities to empower team members and promote a cohesive, high-performing environment. Enthusiastic about embedding organizational mission and core values into daily operations and team culture.

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