Katie Tonda
@katietonda
Transformational people leader with expertise in talent and development.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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