Cheryl Leader

Chief Human Resources Officer| Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Executive| Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Leader|Champion for HR & Operational Excellence

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

About

Track record of impactful leadership and results in: Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Operations Management. A highly respected leader with history of accomplishments in exceeding business objectives. A credible strategic partner and progressive thought leader who maximizes a firm's potential by aligning human, technical, and financial resources. Focused on solving enterprise and organizational challenges that impact productivity, culture and the bottom-line results with an eye for continuous improvement. Highly collaborative across all levels of the organization. Excellent oral and written communications. Exceptional problem-solving skills with decisions informed by data. Driven, organized and resourceful, results-oriented and resourceful leader focused on outcomes. Expert at empowering people, solving problems, and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Passion for making an impact and building and promoting an inclusive workplace culture, where individuals can collaborate and thrive. "Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others." ~John Maxwell

Experience

  • Lifetime Assistance, Inc. (3 yrs)
    • Chief Human Resources Officer
      Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Vice President Human Resources
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  • Education Mentor at Global Mentorship Initiative
    2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • College of Business Dean's College Advisory Board Member at Rochester Institute of Technology - Saunders College of Business
    Oct 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

  • Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) Chairperson at New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.
    2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Datrose (Webster, New York, United States)
    • Chief Operating Officer/Head of Talent, People & Culture
      2013 - Aug 2023 · 10 yrs 8 mos

    • Vice President Operations
      2010 - 2013 · 3 yrs

    • Vice President Human Resources
      1998 - 2010 · 12 yrs