Sara Finke

Experience

1. Global Lead, Ea Learn & Grow

   Egon Zehnder

   Aug 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Support learning and development for the Executive Assistant community across Egon Zehnder\'s global offices - spanning 600+ EAs over 70 offices and 36 countries.• Set the strategic direction and priorities for EA development in consultation with the Gload Lead of Learn & Grow (L&G). Refined the scope and vision of the newly created Global Lead, EA Learn & Grow role from onset.Curriculum Programs - Design, Operations, Facilitation• Design, facilitate, and manage logistics and operations for an expanding set of training programs across tenure levels - with primary goals of creating increased alignment to key Firm priorities and enhancing skill sets related to competency models.• Implement elective programs apart from core programs based on demand and market need - such as incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (e.g, Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT).• Experience with cross-functional programs and a variety of learning formats (in-person, virtual, e-learning, and combined formats).• Created a cohort of L&G affiliate faculty to aid in program delivery.Additional Initiatives - Stakeholder Management, Strategic Projects, Misc.• Conduct overall stakeholder management and coordination across functions.• Engage in broader L&G initiatives, beyond EAs, as part of various strategic projects to drive Firm priorities.• Part of key team to structure and implement a new onboarding experience for new joiners in all roles.• Built new resources for EAs such as: guide to EA career and development path, guide to EA learning, curriculum calendar, volunteer portal (open to all roles).• Consolidated key resources and best practices into one place.• Enhance connection opportunities across EA community through a variety of mediums.• Conduct other strategic projects and analyses advancing key EA initiatives.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Paralegal Certificate

• Georgia State University Perimeter College

  Joint Enrollment

  2005 — 2006

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's Degree, B.S. Public Policy

  2006 — 2009

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master's Degree, M.S. Public Policy - Science and Technology Policy

  2009 — 2010

• Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

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

  2011 — 2014