Leah Schaefer

About Leah Schaefer

I am passionate about building authentic and courageous cultures that foster growth, innovation, and success. With a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, I am dedicated to creating environments where all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Drawing on my background in leading client service teams, I bring a unique perspective to talent acquisition and development. I am skilled in identifying top talent, assessing skills and potential, and providing coaching and development opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President, Head of People & Culture

   pep, LLC.

   Jan 2023 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   As EVP-Head of People & Culture, I am responsible for leading our people and culture function and developing and implementing strategies that align with our business goals and objectives. As a member of the executive leadership team, I work closely with my peers to drive organizational growth and success across a distributed workforce. Core Responsibilities:Develop and implement a comprehensive people and culture strategy that supports our business goals and objectivesLead the design, implementation, and management of employee programs and policies that foster a positive and inclusive workplace cultureDevelop and implement talent acquisition and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent in the industryProvide guidance and support to leaders on employee relations, performance management, and career developmentPartner with the executive leadership team to drive organizational growth and successDrive initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organizationEnsure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulationsManage the people team, including performance management, coaching, and development

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  BFA, Electronic Media

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Leadership
• Client Services
• Contract Negotiation
• Management
• Direct Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Digital Marketing
• Team Leadership
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Direct Mail
• Email Marketing
• Market Planning
• Marketing
• Social Media
• New Business Development
• Product Marketing
• Promotions
• Shopper Marketing