Kimika Holmes Baker

About Kimika Holmes Baker

I am an enthusiastic, collaborative, people centric leader with a passion for inspiring others to develop future ready skills by equipping them with learning experiences to grow their careers and enrich their lives. I am dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can thrive through continuous learning and professional development. Through strategic planning, innovative training initiatives, and customized development programs, I aim to cultivate a learning culture that fosters curiosity, innovation, and excellence. As the content lead for Accenture’s TQ Learning Program, I had the opportunity to work cross functionally, as well as with top senior leaders across the firm, to develop a training program that equipped ~699K employees to become technology conversant in such technologies as Cloud, AI, Quantum Computing, Blockchain, and many others. As a Talent Manager, my mission is to drive organizational success by identifying, attracting, and developing top talent, with a strong focus on employee engagement. As the Regional Lead for our NA Apprenticeship program, I had the honor of defining the program strategy, sourcing, recruitment, onboarding, career journey, coaching, succession planning, and mobilization of the program. Outside of my experience in Talent Management, I have over 14 years of experience in Management Consulting. I prioritize open communication and creative problem solving to develop and deliver solutions for my clients. My ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels enables me to tailor solutions that drive long-term success.Highlights: • Talent Development Programs: I have successfully developed and implemented innovative talent development initiatives, ensuring employees reach their full potential.• Employee Development: I take a proactive approach to nurture talent within the organization. By designing and implementing training programs, mentoring initiatives, and career progression plans, I empower individuals to excel in their roles and beyond.• Performance Management & Coaching: I advocate for a results-oriented culture by establishing robust performance management systems and feedback mechanisms to ensure both individual and organizational goals are met.• Learning Strategy Development: I excel in crafting forward-thinking learning strategies that align with business objectives and foster a culture of continuous growth. I am well-versed in leveraging cutting-edge e-learning tools to enhance learning outcomes and engagement through bite-sized micro learning experiences.

Experience

1. Director of HR Strategy & Governance

   McKesson

   Jun 2025 — Present · Irving, TX, US

Education

• Prairie View A&M University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Management Information Systems

  2000 — 2005