Tomissa Smittendorf

About Tomissa Smittendorf

I build enterprise learning ecosystems that accelerate performance, strengthen leadership, and turn capability building into a true growth lever - grounded in a holistic view of the business to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable impact. A visionary leader with deep cross-functional CPG experience across Sales, Supply Chain, HR, Sales Finance, L&D, Customer Service and Commercial Capabilities, I connect learning strategy directly to business priorities.I’ve architected and executed a multi-year, business-aligned capability roadmap that cultivates an intentional learner mindset and drives measurable outcomes. I lead a high-performing, agile team that scales innovative programs and strategically integrates external thought leaders to co-create world-class solutions—embedding immersive technologies, executive learning, and digital capability development into our ecosystem.By leveraging my change management expertise, I’ve guided organizations through transformation while enhancing talent capabilities. I partner with senior leadership to align learning strategy with growth objectives, culture change, and leadership readiness.Key achievements demonstrating enterprise impact- Identified, sourced, and rolled out an award-winning enterprise learning tech stack-driving cultural change and embedding AI driven personalization with 93% Sales adoption, positioning the organization for success- Pioneered immersive onboarding through virtual reality- leading partner selection and development of VR experiences that drove a 90% increase in display execution during training and set a new benchmark- Co-created executive leadership programs and custom certificates with Cornell University - building a differentiated learning experience- Embedded AI into our learning strategy-designing human-tech collaboration frameworks and launching tailored AI training to boost confidence, accelerate adoption, and future-proof workforce capability- Recognized as CLN 2025 Learning Legacy Leader of the Year, 2024 Top 50 L&D Team by OnCon and 2025 Top 100 L&D Professional Award- Serve as advisory board member for Tigerhall, Cornell Executive Programs and The Conference Board shaping the future of leadership development and digital learning innovation through strategic insights and thought leadership- Featured contributor on top industry podcast including: The Only Constant, Change Cultivators, Learning Matters, Driving Change for Senior Leadership Livestream, sharing insights on transformation, capability building, and the future of learning.

Experience

1. Sr Director, Commercial Capabilities

   Kellanova

   Oct 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Architected and launched the Commercial Capabilities function positioning learning as a growth lever and embedding AI-driven personalization and immersive technologies into enterprise programs.Designed governance and operating model for capability building across commercial-aligning strategy with business priorities and accelerating adoption of new ways of working.Partnered with senior leadership to integrate leadership development, digital learning, and change management into transformation initiatives strengthening talent pipelines and organizational agility.

Education

• Davenport University

  Associate of Science - AS

• Siena Heights University

  Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

  1993 — 1995

• Athens

  High School

Skills

• Change Management
• Retail
• Leadership
• Training
• Management
• Direct Store Delivery
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Customer Marketing
• Team Leadership
• Sales Operations
• Iri
• Consumer Products
• Nielsen
• Project Management
• Spectra
• Sales Management
• Talent Management
• Grocery
• Snacks
• Shopper Marketing
• Performance Management
• Sales
• Fmcg
• Merchandising
• Key Account Development
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Human Resources
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
• Instructional Design
• Communication