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Tamara Brandt

@tamarabrandt

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Strategic Organizational Change Management and Business Transformation Leader.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to drive impactful change, foster collaboration, and enhance organizational agility in a dynamic environment.

I am a strategic and results-driven Organizational Change Management (OCM) and Business Transformation Leader with over 20 years of experience. My career has been dedicated to leading enterprise-wide change, transformation, and HR initiatives across diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, chemicals, utilities, and finance. I have a proven track record of developing and deploying scalable change strategies, governance frameworks, and adoption toolkits that support global transformations and enhance organizational agility.

Throughout my career, I have engaged cross-functional stakeholders and developed high-performing teams, driving measurable business value through PROSCI-certified methodologies and SAFe Agile principles. My leadership style is collaborative and influential, fostering cultural change and operational excellence in complex environments. I am passionate about continuous improvement and have successfully implemented change management methodologies that have significantly increased tool adoption and organizational change maturity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Consultant, Organizational Change Management

Brillio

Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 (3 months)

Designed a scalable OCM and communication plan for a Fortune 500 transformation to a GCC model. Led global stakeholder impact analysis, transition readiness, and adoption metrics planning. Developed Global Transformation Office governance and Change Champion structure.

Communications Planning Stakeholder Analysis Governance Change Champion Structure

Senior Manager, Transformation Management

MISO – Midcontinent Independent System Operator

Dec 2021 - May 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Established a formal change management methodology, increasing tool adoption by 90%. Drove over 50% annual improvement in Organizational Change Maturity. Led a team of Enablement Advisors, embedding enterprise-wide best practices.

Change Management Organizational Change Maturity Team Leadership

Senior Manager, Agile Program Management

Publicis Sapient

May 2019 - Jun 2022 (3 years 1 month)

Led OCM COE and Salesforce adoption for global clients, including an agribusiness transformation. Created scalable change strategies and engagement models for Fortune 500 clients. Mentored emerging leaders and contributed to women's leadership networks.

Mentoring Women'S Leadership Networks

Director, Human Resources

Republic Airline

Jun 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 5 months)

Led HR strategy transformation and implemented Workday Talent Management. Scaled the HR team, transformed the ER function, and deployed KPI-driven HR metrics.

HR strategy Workday Scaling Teams Employee Relations

Director, Change Management

One America Financial Partner

Sep 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 5 months)

Led the largest company merger initiative with tailored readiness and adoption strategies. Trained over 400 employees in PROSCI methodology and built a Change COE from the ground up.

Readiness Strategies Prosci Methodology Change COE Development

Global Change Management & Training Leader

Whirlpool Corporation

Jan 2010 - Sep 2015 (5 years 8 months)

Directed global OCM initiatives for 5,000 engineers across 48 global sites. Created Agile Change & Transition (ACT) program and Change Agent Networks. Recognized as an SME in Change Management by IT and Business Leadership.

Global OCM Change Agent Maytag Acquisition Change Management

Director, Human Resources (Plant Launch Team)

AM General – Hummer H2 Plant

Aug 2000 - Sep 2002 (2 years 1 month)

Directed HR for a 1,200-employee greenfield automotive plant launch, completing a 48-month HR start-up plan in 18 months and securing $3.5M in grants. Led full-scope HR operations, systems, and talent strategy for union and salaried roles.

HR Leadership Plant Launch HR Start Up HR Operations HR strategy

Training and Development Internal Consultant / Industrial Engineer

CTS Corporation

May 1992 - Jan 2000 (7 years 8 months)

Led OD and LMS implementations across four global sites. Delivered Lean/OPEX improvements and strike contingency programs.

OD Implementation LMS Lean OPEX Improvements Strike Contingency Programs

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indiana State University

Master’s Degree, Human Resource Development

Obtained a Master's Degree in Human Resource Development. This program focused on advanced principles and practices in HR, preparing for leadership roles.

Indiana State University

Bachelor’s Degrees, Manufacturing Technology & Package Engineering Technology

Completed Bachelor's Degrees in Manufacturing Technology and Package Engineering Technology. These programs provided a strong foundation in industrial processes and product packaging.