Lea (Brown) Edouard, PMP

Technical Program Manager

Atlanta, Georgia, United States12 yrs 8 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Proven track record in employee engagement and talent management.
Expert in strategic communications and career development.
Passionate about empowering individuals in their careers.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR professional specializing in talent management and employee engagement within the tech industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Employee EngagementProgram ManagementCareer DevelopmentProject ManagementTalent ManagementTechnical Recruiting

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsAsanaCRMCoachingCommunicationCross-functional Problem SolvingDiversity & InclusionDiversity Program DevelopmentDiversity RecruitmentEmployee RelationsEvent PlanningGenerative AIHiring PracticesHuman ResourcesInterviewing

About

Seasoned talent strategist & certified project manager with a proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams. I have a passion for empowering others to own their careers and I often use this platform to share insights about career development, hiring trends, and ways to help individuals and organizations reach their full potential. I look forward to connecting and learning from each other! My current focus: AI in People Ops. Speaking engagements, consulting & partnerships: lea@lxrconsulting.com or DM. Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer.

Experience

Google

3 roles

Senior Program Manager, Employee Engagement

Jun 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Employee EngagementProgram Management

Senior Program Manager, Global Talent Retention & Progression

Promoted

Aug 2022 – Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Promoted H2 2023
Drove an 85% increase in employee career satisfaction by championing innovative client-centric retention and progression programs, proactively addressing future attrition
Drive seamless alignment of complex project timelines and goals, enhancing retention and progression across four product areas & functions with the potential to impact approx 5,000+ employees globally resulting in multiple successful program launches
Informed strategic retention initiatives for the top 5% of AI talent across critical areas by providing 70% of the key qualitative data, partnering with cross functional AI leadership
Foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders at all levels, presenting trends and insights along with recommendations to HR partners and director+ leaders to cultivate collaboration and optimize outcomes within the organization
Spot Coach for HR Practitioners, providing written and live coaching support to 4 practitioners per month contributing to the effectiveness of people operations service delivery

Career DevelopmentProject ManagementProgram ManagementStrategic CommunicationsStrategyCross-functional Problem Solving+1

Senior Engineering Leadership Recruiter, Google Cloud

Jun 2021 – Aug 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Successfully delivered Google Cloud engineering manager hiring initiatives, exceeding performance targets by 18% within the first performance cycle.
Proactively acquired Google's Project Management Certification, enhancing stakeholder management, negotiation, and organizational skills to optimize team performance and project outcomes.
Led the development and global implementation of standardized role profiles and assessment rubrics for Engineering Managers, collaborating with Director-level Hiring Committee members and Program Managers to ensure seamless adoption and consistent evaluation criteria.
Streamlined the Engineer Manager hiring process by facilitating bi-weekly Hiring Committee meetings, resulting in improved decision-making efficiency and accelerated talent acquisition.
Effectively managed a high-volume recruitment pipeline, averaging 20-25 nationwide requisitions simultaneously, while cultivating strong client relationships and aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
Developed and mentored new recruiters, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance within the team to ensure project success and talent development.

CommunicationTalent ManagementProject ManagementNegotiationTechnical Recruiting

Lxr consulting, llc

Founder

Mar 2020 – Present · 6 yrs · Atlanta Metropolitan Area

LxR Consulting, LLC is a boutique HR Consulting firm committed to delivering results-oriented solutions for career advancement and organizational growth. We offer a comprehensive suite of services including career coaching, resume and LinkedIn revamps, keynote presentations, inclusion training, and talent retention plus development strategies. Our goal is to empower individuals to reach their full potential and help organizations build high-performing teams.
Contact: lea@lxrconsulting.com
Resume / LinkedIn Optimization Services - book here: http://www.fiverr.com/s/WE7W7LX

Vanderlande

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Feb 2020 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos · Greater Atlanta Area

Selected by HR leadership to contribute to the global implementation of a new Target Operating Model, successfully delivering executive-level HR talent acquisition for North America
Collaborated with global mobility & immigration services to facilitate the relocation of qualified candidates, ensuring timely onboarding and project staffing
Spearheaded the implementation of recruitment initiatives, including the creation and launch of a Recruitment Ambassador Program to engage diverse professional organizations and expand talent pipelines
Served as the appointed Workday Recruitment Optimization Subject Matter Expert for North America, collaborating with global talent acquisition and HRIS teams to implement multiple Workday recruitment enhancements and process improvements
Developed and executed a comprehensive sourcing strategy and recruitment process improvement plan for a new department, resulting in the successful hiring of 100+ employees within a 6-month timeframe
Led the Global Advanced Interview Training course, delivering in-person and virtual training sessions on a monthly basis to stakeholders and divisional leadership, ensuring consistent and effective interview practices across the organization

Talent Management

Northside hospital

2 roles

Team Lead, Talent Acquisition Partner

Oct 2019 – Feb 2020 · 4 mos · Greater Atlanta Area

Selected for leadership promotion based on demonstrated success in executing HR improvement initiatives and consistent top performance in recruitment and employee engagement
Coordinated and supported the integration of Gwinnett Medical Center’s talent acquisition team following the acquisition, providing peer mentorship, on-the-spot coaching, and facilitating training seminars to ensure a smooth transition and knowledge transfer
Developed and trained Recruiting Specialists and new recruiters, providing ongoing guidance, managing their daily activities, and conducting weekly coaching and feedback sessions to foster continuous improvement
Facilitated a system-wide course on Legal Aspects of Interviewing and Behavioral Based Hiring for hiring managers and divisional leadership, ensuring compliance and best practices in the hiring process

Talent Acquisition & People Partner

Sep 2016 – Oct 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Greater Atlanta Area

Successfully produced the first Advanced Practitioner Intensivist Program – created a step by step flowchart on how to effectively onboard, credential, and maintain compliance on these providers that is now used company wide
Lead employee retention and relations initiatives; reassigned over 25 employees from 3 different departments into new assignments within a 4-month period
Maintained a requisition load, on average, of 60-70 exempt and non-exempt positions with a fill time of under 90 days

Locumtenens.com

Account Executive

Jul 2014 – Sep 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Greater Atlanta Area

Responsible for account management and full-cycle recruiting qualified Advanced Practice Providers: screening, credentialing, licensing, offers, negotiations and onboarding in all specialties
Developed existing and new business by cold calling (70+ calls per day) and sourcing through Gemini, Salesforce.com and other resume mining websites (LinkedIn Recruiter, CareerBuilder, Indeed)
Exceeded Gross Profit budget month after month consistently, exceeding my budget by $88,000, one month after acquiring and developing a new territory