Adrienne Soden
@adriennesoden
Results-driven Learning and Development leader with 15 years of experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Learning and Development leader with over 15 years of experience in shaping strategies that elevate skills, accelerate careers, and strengthen a culture of continuous improvement. My proven success lies in translating business goals into innovative, high-impact learning experiences for all organizational levels. Currently, I am completing a Doctorate in Organizational Development and Change Management, which further enhances my expertise in this field.
In my recent role as Assistant Director of Learning and Organizational Development at Erie Home, I built and led a company-wide learning strategy that significantly drove employee engagement and addressed critical business performance gaps. I designed and launched Erie Home University, a comprehensive career development framework aimed at building leadership capabilities and supporting succession planning. My strategic partnerships with HR and department heads have allowed me to identify skill gaps and coach leaders on performance improvement and career development effectively.
Previously, I served as a Global Organizational Development and Talent Specialist at Fortune Brands, where I pioneered the company's first global talent philosophy and managed an enterprise-wide leadership assessment program. My experience also includes architecting an award-winning corporate mentoring program at Key Bank, which increased participation by 68% and built a robust pipeline of future leaders. I am passionate about leveraging data to measure effectiveness and drive performance in all my initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Director, Learning and Organizational Development
Erie Home
Sep 2024 - Present (10 months)
Builds and leads a company-wide learning strategy with senior leadership to drive employee engagement and address critical business performance gaps. Designs and is launching Erie Home University, a comprehensive career development framework to build leadership capabilities, support succession planning, and drive internal mobility.
Adjunct Instructor, Leadership & Business
University of Toledo & Owens Community College
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Develops and instructs certified courses in Organizational Behavior and Leadership Development. Authored innovative curriculum on Disruptions in Business using AI and a Senior Leadership Capstone.
Global Organizational Development and Talent Specialist
Fortune Brands
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Pioneered the company's first global talent philosophy, creating a unified, data-driven framework for talent reviews and succession planning across all business units. Managed the enterprise-wide 360-degree leadership assessment program, translating complex data into actionable coaching insights to accelerate leadership effectiveness.
Senior Program Owner, Leadership & Management Development
Key Bank
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Architected and scaled an award-winning corporate mentoring program, increasing participation by 68% and building a pipeline of future leaders. Owned the firm's High-Potential (HiPo) development programs, designing targeted learning journeys that accelerated the growth of top talent and measurably improved the leadership pipeline.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bowling Green State University
Doctor of Organizational Development and Change Management, Organizational Development and Change Management
Currently completing a Doctorate in Organizational Development and Change Management. This program focuses on advanced strategies for organizational change and development.
Lourdes University
Master of Organizational Leadership and Development, Organizational Leadership and Development
Completed a Master's degree focusing on organizational leadership and development. This program provided advanced knowledge in leading and developing organizations.
Lourdes University
Bachelor of Arts, Business
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business. This degree provided a foundational understanding of business principles and practices.
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