Kelsi Carlson Childress

About Kelsi Carlson Childress

I am a Workforce Strategy Manager with a strong passion for aligning people strategy to business outcomes. I specialize in using data, insights, and cross-functional collaboration to help organizations plan for the future while meeting today’s operational needs.My experience spans workforce planning, talent forecasting, organizational design, and strategic workforce initiatives that support growth, scalability, and performance. I partner closely with business leaders, HR teams, and operations to translate complex data into clear, actionable strategies—ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right time.Known for my analytical mindset and collaborative approach, I thrive in environments that require problem-solving, change management, and continuous improvement. I enjoy building roadmaps and driving initiatives that strengthen workforce capability while enhancing the employee experience.

Experience

1. Workforce Strategy Manager

   Trimedx

   Jan 2026 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Bachelor's of Science in Business, Human Resource Management and Business Management

  2011 — 2015

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Full-Life Cycle Recruiting
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Retail
• Employee Training
• Cold Calling
• Leadership
• Training
• Taleo
• Compensation & Benefits
• Pricing
• Marketing
• Recruiting
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Employee Relations
• Microsoft Word
• Management
• Corporate Recruiting
• Direct Sales
• Human Resources