Valerie Louissaint
Passionate People Strategy Professional
Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner
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Who iS VALERIE LOUISSAINT?
About Me (she/her)
As a dynamic People Strategy Professional and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, I seamlessly blend expertise in organizational development and human connection. With a profound commitment to optimizing the human experience, I navigate the ever-evolving workplace landscape.
As a catalyst for positive change, I work in crafting innovative people ops strategies, creating workplaces where individuals thrive professionally and form authentic connections. Embodying empathy, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills as an Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, I work in fostering environments inspiring collaboration, creativity, and well-being.
Beyond the boardroom, I advocate for emotional intelligence's transformative power by empowering individuals and organizations to unlock the true potential of human connection.
Inclusivity/DEI
Everyone should always be treated with respect and be valued regardless of their background, experiences or demographic.
Authenticity
Transparency
Use clear and apparent communications to help your teams thrive.
Be yourself and do your best work.
Empathy
Integrity
Empathy towards your teams fuels productivity and I uphold this principle to help people in the workplace remember they are valued and a cared for member of the team.
Even when your back is turned, you have a trusted partner.
Collaboration
I will work effectively with my team to produce amazing results. Each opinion and perspective counts.
What do I specialize in?
Change Management
End-to-end Recruiting
HRIS System Implementation & Testing/HR Tech
DEI
Organizational Development
Performance Management/Succession Planning
Global HR Management/ PEOs & EORs
Data Analytics/Reporting
Policies & Procedures
Onboarding/Off-boarding
Employee Relations/Employee Engagement
Project Management
Compliance
Emotional Intelligence/Organizational Coaching
Tools/Technologies
HRIS/HR Mgmt
ATS
Productivity
L&D/Perf. Mgmt tools
Lever
BambooHR
Rippling
Greenhouse
Gusto
JazzHR
ADP Workforce
Jobvite
PeopleSoft 9.2
Workable
Workday HCM
Deel/Omnipresent
Monday.com
Coursera Business
Slack
Cornerstone on Demand
GSuite Applications
Udemy for Business
Microsoft Office (ppt/excel/word)
Linkedin Learning
Tableau
15five
Canva
SutiHR
Salesforce CRM
What makes me different from your average people leader?
Empathetic Leadership Style:
Leverage empathy to connect with team members, understand their perspectives, and cultivate a culture of mutual respect.
Innovative Approaches:
Develop and implement tailored strategies designed specifically for the unique needs and goals of the company.
Collaborative Working Style:
Excel in cross-functional collaboration, bringing diverse teams together to achieve common objectives and drive organizational success.
Data-Driven Decision-Making:
Employ a rigorous approach to gather, analyze, and present data, providing evidence-backed insights for informed and strategic decision-making.
Self-Efficient & Resourceful:
proactively identify and address challenges, demonstrating a strong sense of initiative and dedication to achieving goals independently.
Consistent Cross-Checking:
Uphold a commitment to quality assurance and thorough verification processes to maintain high standards of work.
Experience & Education
2022-PRESENT
TALENT DIRECTOR (PT) - REMOTE
CREATOR LYFE
I assisted this Digital Marketing Agency in strategically optimizing talent strategies through data-driven initiatives, orchestrating high-profile events, fostering a progressive workplace culture, and providing expert coaching to enhance employee engagement and retention rates by over 30%.
2022 -PRESENT
Lead CONSULTANT/EQ COACH (PT) - REMOTE
THE EMPRINT LAB
Conducting personalized coaching sessions to assess emotional intelligence, guiding stress management, enhancing self-awareness, and using diverse methodologies to facilitate clients' emotional growth and teamwork effectiveness.
MANAGER, P&O/HEAD OF PEOPLE (FT) - REMOTE
2021-2022
DARVIS INC.
Spearheading improvements in employee relations, HR innovation, and global operations, initiating professional development programs, and implementing an HRIS system, resulting in a 25% boost in employee satisfaction.
2021-22
2018-21
2012-17
MBA, 2020: University of Massachusetts Lowell - Managerial Leadership
BBA, 2018: University of Massachusetts Lowell - Management Information Systems
CHIEF OF STAFF (VOLUNTEER) - REMOTE
MISSIONNEXT
Cultivating robust relationships, streamlining inter-departmental workflows, and managing client relationships and projects to enhance strategic communications and advocacy efforts.
HRIS ANALYST (FT) - REMOTE
BETH ISRAEL LAHEY HEALTH
Acting as the main liaison for workforce administration, providing training, transitioning to a technologically advanced HRIS system, managing applications, and playing a pivotal role in supporting organizational transitions and updates.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT INTERN (FT) - EDGEWOOD MD
US ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND
Contributing to various portfolios within the US Army Public Health Command, supporting projects such as the Chemical Warfare Agent Investigation, and organizing documentation for the Army Hearing program, demonstrating efficiency in file management and equipment testing.
Manager/Supervisor Reviews
Ms. Louissaint is motivated, innovative and highly reliable. The effort driving her work is apparent through quality production and deliverables. A dedicated team member and a true asset in the division with abundant promise for the future.
Dr. Raul Mirza
Division Chief of OEM
US ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND
Valerie has definitely shaped the HR/Ops Department to its current status and a sincerely respected team member among Darvis peers and beyond. Valerie has a diligent, friendly and exceptional positive attitude.
Jan Schlueter
COO
DARVIS INC.
I have always been impressed with Val’s ability to collaborate with others, including our internal users, the larger IT group(s), and her user base. I know this activity can be difficult, especially with so many diverse personalities, varying levels of technological acuity, and strong opinions. Val has risen above the “noise” to ensure her job is done efficiently and effectively with very little need for direct supervision - a much appreciated quality.
Jay Lewis
IS Director of ERP systems
Beth Israel lahey health
Peer Reviews
Valerie commits to something, then executes, and communicates along the way. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Valerie in any capacity because I believe that no matter the challenge, she will deliver a great result.
Amanda Bauman
Director, Trailhead Adoption & Engagement
SALESFORCE
Valerie created a system for our company that is beneficial for the workplace in several ways. Firstly, it promotes trust and goodwill between myself and my employer, which can help to create a positive work environment. Additionally, it provides a sense of commitment and accountability for both parties involved, ensuring that we fulfill our respective obligations. I also appreciate that it can be used for minor changes in job responsibilities or work arrangements, which can save time and resources.
Son Tran
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
bridgestone americas
As a manager Valerie is extremely thorough, compassionate, and driven. She is an exceptional leader and is just an incredible individual overall. She really understands how to connect with people and make them feel comfortable. Above all she is extremely intelligent and hard working. I will always have nothing but great things to say about her!
Kristy Dalexis
Marketing Lead
The emprint lab
Valerie is a transparent, authentic, and collaborative supervisor and team member. She is also very self-disciplined, goal-oriented, and dependable in regards to her work ethic. Any future employer to have her on their team should be confident in their choice as she will not disappoint and show her outstanding capabilities.
Tyra Prepetit
Research Associate
THE EMPRINT LAB
Anonymous Peer Reviews
(sourced from Performance Reviews)
Some of the things that I really like about Valerie’s working style are that she is super organized, has excellent attention to detail, and has great follow-up.
ANONYMOUS
Her work output is usually on point and of excellent quality. She takes her time to understand the task at hand and executes it with perfection.
ANONYMOUS
Valerie makes sure tasks don't slip out attention and at the same time, she is very focused on completing her own tasks.
ANONYMOUS
Valerie is an excellent team player and makes sure to be in perfect sync with all her teammates. She values other people’s opinions and is super nice and respectful at all times.
ANONYMOUS
Peer Reviews
(sourced from Linkedin DMs)
***identity hidden for confidentiality reasons
Mentor Reviews
Highlights
CONVERTING PAPER SYSTEM TO COMPLETE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
Provided comprehensive training and successfully collaborated with clients and hospital HR leaders to transition from a paper-based system to a technologically advanced Peoplesoft HCM 9.2 HRIS system, impacting 15,000+ employees system-wide.
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY TRANSITION FOR DEPLOYED SOLDIERS INTO CLINICS
Supported the Department of Army in the Chemical Warfare Agent Investigation by recreating the workflows and processes for their initiative that would bring in several deployed military soldiers from Afghanistan between 2007-2013 upon returning to be connected, evaluated, and placed within one of the DOD’s various clinics.
Designed and implemented the "HandShake Agreement" system, fostering enhanced communication and connectivity between over 30 employees and their managers. This initiative not only promotes more productive relationships but also establishes a secure environment, resulting in increased effectiveness and overall productivity.
CREATING SAFE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES WITH THEIR MANAGERS
RESOLVED MORALE ISSUE AMONGST TEAM WITH EQ COACHING PROGRAM (MANAGER-EMPLOYEE CONFLICTS)
Mitigated team morale issues by introducing an effective Emotional Intelligence (EQ) coaching program, specifically targeting and resolving manager-employee conflicts. The strategic initiative not only improved current dynamics but also equipped the team with valuable skills for sustained positive interactions and increased productivity.
Notable Achievements
HR BREW ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT
Featured as an HR Spotlight talent (HR BREW) on Morning Brew’s prominent business news subscription service.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Featured as an Employee Spotlight with DARVIS, which was a nominee for Health Tech Start-ups in Nashville at the Innovator Awards.
REVOLT TV (PROMO)
Featured on REVOLT TV’s promo for business leaders & conferences.
NOMINATED SALESFORCE TRAILHEAD DX AMBASSADOR
One of 8 nominated Salesforce Leaders at the one of the first Universities in the NE to drive engagement for Salesforce at the highly publicized TrailHeadDX event, bringing in about 100 students for this new effort!
PIVOT TO JOY PODCAST
Featured as a spotlight talent for the Pivot to Joy podcast moderated by Dele Downs Kooley (Business Leader & Executive Coach) ex-Amazon, ex-Microsoft DEI Leader
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Valerie Louissaint
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