Rachel Russo
Change Leader & Talent Developer
- Role
- Organizational Development Manager at BENCHMADE
- Location
- Oregon City, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rachel Russo
I’m an Organizational Development Manager and APTD-certified talent strategist with 15+ years of experience spanning organizational development, talent acquisition, and multi-site leadership. My career has centered on one consistent goal: helping people and organizations unlock their full potential through purposeful development, data-driven strategy, and a culture of continuous growth. From leading high-volume retail districts to designing enterprise-wide OD initiatives, I’ve built a reputation for turning insights into impact. My work blends strategic planning with hands-on implementation—developing leadership programs, enhancing emotional intelligence, and aligning talent strategy with business goals to strengthen culture, performance, and engagement. In my current role, I partner with executives and leaders to design scalable development frameworks, build resilient teams, and drive organizational change grounded in Benchmade’s values of craftsmanship, accountability, and innovation. I’m passionate about cultivating environments where people thrive, culture is intentional, and learning is embedded in the everyday rhythm of work.
Experience
Organizational Development Manager
May 2024 — Present · Oregon City, OR, US
In this role as Organizational Development (OD) Manager at Benchmade Knives, the focus is on shaping and executing programs and strategies that elevate organizational efficiency, foster employee engagement, and nurture leadership capabilities. This position specializes in orchestrating team-building exercises, workshops, and offsite gatherings to foster collaboration and synergy within teams.
Education
Portland Community College
Associate of Arts - AA
National University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Skills
- Hair Cutting
- Merchandising
- Social Networking
- Recruiting
- Glamour
- Styling
- Photo Shoots
- Fashion Photography
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Oracle Database
- Visual Merchandising
- Customer Service
- Retail
- Beauty Industry
- Cosmetology
- Administrative Assistance
- Makeup Artistry
- Kronos
- Office Administration
- Fashion
- Skin Care
- Spa
- Oracle HR
- Human Resources
- Talent Management
- Artistry
- Cosmetics
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