Carol Venegas
@carolvenegas
Organizational Development leader driving learning, change management, and talent optimization.
What I'm looking for
I am an Organizational Development leader with 15+ years designing high-impact learning solutions, change management programs, and talent strategies for complex, matrixed financial institutions. I have led remote and hybrid teams, delivered global leadership development for thousands of employees, and leveraged AI-powered digital learning to improve adoption, engagement, and performance.
My work has driven measurable outcomes — including improved manager effectiveness, adoption rates, program ROI, and retention of high-potential talent — through data-driven strategy, stakeholder partnership, and pragmatic implementation of LMS and digital platforms. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and bring cross-cultural communication, rapid technology adoption, and a focus on measurable business impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Consultant
Carol Venegas Consulting
Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)
Providing organizational development, change management, and talent optimization consulting, designing virtual and in-person workshops and AI-powered learning solutions to improve engagement and operational efficiency.
Oversaw global organizational design, governance, and talent programs across NAM, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC, driving a 20% improvement in skills/performance for 700+ high-potential employees and accelerating project completion by 20%.
Global Executive & Leadership Program Manager
Jan 2016 - Dec 2021 (5 years 11 months)
Designed and launched leadership and digital learning initiatives that increased manager effectiveness by 20%, achieved 80% adoption of new performance tools, and drove a 25% rise in digital learning engagement across global teams.
Regional Talent, Learning & Performance Lead
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)
Transformed performance management and learning ecosystems regionally, increasing goal completion rates to 90%, improving manager effectiveness by 20%, and reducing LMS migration time by 70%.
Regional Leadership & Development Manager
Jan 2007 - Dec 2013 (6 years 11 months)
Led regional needs analysis and instructional design efforts that improved employee experience scores by 25%, boosted program participation by 45%, and increased internal promotions by 40%.
Served as HR Business Partner and L&D lead supporting Latin America initiatives with a short-term remote assignment, contributing to talent and learning program execution and stakeholder alignment.
Education
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Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science, Leadership Development and Human Resources Management
Completed a master's program focused on leadership development and human resources management with applied coursework in organizational development and talent strategy.
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts, International Business and Management
Earned a bachelor's degree in international business and management with emphasis on cross-cultural management and global business practices.
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