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Katie Tonda

@katietonda

Transformational people leader with expertise in talent and development.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation in talent development and promotes a culture of continuous learning.

I am a transformational people leader with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise-wide talent, learning, and organizational development strategies across Fortune 100 and hyper-growth organizations. My proven ability to architect scalable talent and learning ecosystems has led to the successful alignment of workforce capability with corporate objectives, enhancing performance and engagement across various industries including Retail, eCommerce, Insurance, and Technology.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for building award-winning programs that deliver measurable business value. At Goosehead Insurance, I elevated Talent & Development into a strategic enterprise capability, achieving 100% participation in performance reviews and implementing a structured career progression framework. My leadership roles at Walmart and Samsung have further solidified my expertise in deploying innovative learning solutions that drive operational efficiency and improve employee engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Director, Talent & Development

Goosehead Insurance

Sep 2024 - Present (11 months)

Elevated Talent & Development into a strategic enterprise capability, recognized for delivering scalable, high-impact solutions that advance organizational effectiveness and talent growth. Designed and implemented Goosehead's inaugural enterprise-wide Managing Performance framework, achieving 100% participation in year-end reviews and goal setting across all functions.

WU

Senior Director & Director, Learning & Development

Walmart U.S.

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Deployed enterprise system simulation platform, generating 40K+ completions and reducing AHT by 27 seconds within 30 days, improving staffing efficiency and service levels. Reengineered the largest onboarding program, cutting training duration by one full day and reclaiming 23K+ hours in workforce capacity.

SA

Director, Learning & Development

Samsung Electronics America

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Delivered integrated training solutions to internal field teams and 200K+ retail partner representatives, ensuring consistent brand messaging and sales enablement. Built and institutionalized a national retail training framework, streamlining project intake, prioritization, and lifecycle visibility.

VW

Associate Director & Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Verizon Wireless

Aug 2013 - Present (12 years)

Led the design and rollout of the remote agent onboarding program, generating $750K in annual savings and accelerating virtual readiness. Built and scaled a Leadership Academy for frontline leaders, improving engagement, and performance, and earning Top 125 Hall of Fame recognition.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Capella University logoCU

Capella University

M.S. in Adult Education & Performance Improvement, Adult Education & Performance Improvement

Completed a Master of Science degree focusing on adult education and performance improvement. Gained expertise in designing and implementing effective learning and development strategies.

Minnesota State University logoMU

Minnesota State University

B.A. in Mass Communications & Marketing, Mass Communications & Marketing

Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual focus on Mass Communications and Marketing. Developed a strong foundation in communication strategies and market analysis.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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