Kesha Funk

About Kesha Funk

ARRANGER. STRATEGIC. DEVELOPER. IDEATION. FUTURISTICAs a seasoned leader in the emerging talent and organizational development space, I bring nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of talent strategy, leadership development, and workforce transformation. I’m passionate about helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential while building future-ready organizations that thrive in a rapidly evolving world.Throughout my career, I’ve been recognized for aligning talent strategies with business objectives, leading cross-functional initiatives, and delivering innovative programs that drive engagement, succession planning, and leadership readiness. I thrive in dynamic environments where my analytical mindset, strategic vision, and boundless energy can make a measurable impact.Known for my collaborative approach and ability to connect the dots, I orchestrate complex projects with a developer’s dedication to growth and an arranger’s eye for detail. I’m forward-thinking, curious, and always eager to challenge the status quo in pursuit of better solutions.Whether I’m cultivating inclusive cultures, mentoring emerging leaders, or crafting transformative leadership experiences, I’m driven by the opportunity to champion change and elevate performance. If you’re passionate about building the workforce of tomorrow; or just want to exchange bold ideas; let’s connect!

Experience

1. Talent Management Lead (Enterprise Emerging Talent Programs)

   Humana

   Nov 2022 — Present · Louisville, KY, US

   As the program director for Humana\'s Emerging Talent CoE, I\'m responsible for developing and implementing Humana’s Emerging Talent Pipeline in order to build a pipeline of high potential leaders of the future.*Design and deliver programming and participant experience for over 60 early career hires, including orientation, training, mentoring and networking events *Onboarding three in-person cohorts of early career hires each year *Partner with Talent Acquisitions to develop and implement a recruitment strategy for early career talent, resulting in an increase in diversity of candidates and schools *Manage a multi-million-dollar budget for Early Careers at Humana, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and alignment with strategic objectives *Establishing a governance structure for early career programs, involving senior leaders, HR and alumni as stakeholders and advisors *Lead program communications, creating and disseminating newsletters, surveys, and feedback reports to inform and engage participants and sponsors *Measure and report program metrics, such as retention, performance, and satisfaction *Provide participant development opportunities, such as coaching, career planning and recognition *Manage talent and performance of early career hires

Education

• University of Louisville

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Economics, International Business Relations

  2005 — 2010

Skills

• Project Portfolio Management
• Ms Project
• Quality Assurance
• Risk
• Process Development
• Call Center
• Credit Cards
• Documentation
• Financial Risk
• Credit
• Call Centers
• Project Management
• Word
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Six Sigma
• Financial Analysis
• Risk Mitigation
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Performance Appraisal
• Performance Management
• Customer Relations
• Software Documentation
• Risk Evaluation
• Visio
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Sharepoint
• Process Engineering
• Business Analysis
• Forecasting
• Compliance
• Underwriting