Daniel Stokes

Culture Lead, The Browser Company

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

Highly motivated and experienced event planner with expertise in corporate, higher education and international culinary events, media campaigns and business social functions.

Experience

  • Culture Lead at The Browser Company
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Freelance Event Manager at Freelance
    Jun 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 1 mo

    • Liaise with clients to identify needs, wants and event goals • Manage all event logistics such as décor, rentals, catering, transportation, facilities, guest lists and vendors • Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met • Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, crew and freelancers • Worked with clients such as 21 Buttons, INSPR, Big Apple BBQ Fest, Bacon & Beer Fest, and more.

  • Culture Programs Lead at Brex
    Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    -Spearheaded mid to high level culture and employee experience initiatives in a fast-paced startup environment. -Developed and implemented strategies to improve the employee experience with measurable outcomes. -Analyzed data and used insights to generate initiatives aligned with company goals and objectives for 13 hub locations and remote employee population. -Oversaw Employee Resource Groups program (10 total) to ensure they had a defined organizational structure with clear goals and objectives that support their purpose and policy to support their work and the overarching mission of Brex -Proactively manage stakeholders (Internal Comms, Workplace, L&D, Social, Onboarding, et) to ensure business objectives are met and monitor project progress geared towards employee engagement. -Produced multimedia content, including

  • Sr Program Lead, Employee Connections at DoorDash
    May 2021 - Jan 2022 · 9 mos

    -Drove the conceptualization and successful implementation of DoorDash's Employee Connections strategy on a global scale. -Collaborated extensively with the Culture and Belonging Team, contributing significantly to the design and rollout of an impactful international employee experience playbook. -Aligned ERG-related programming and initiatives seamlessly with overarching business objectives, ensuring a cohesive and strategic approach. -Forged close partnerships with the Consumer Marketing team, integrating employee engagement seamlessly into high-impact campaigns and product launches. -Established a robust and inclusive environment both internally and externally through strategic company messaging and innovative internal programm

  • Away (2 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Manager, Culture & Employee Experience
      Oct 2019 - May 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

      -Pioneered and executed a comprehensive company-wide ERG strategy, including the formulation of a compelling mission statement, guiding principles, and an innovative ERG rollout process. -Forged impactful partnerships with the social impact team, enabling ERG groups to host influential internal and external panels, raise substantial funds, and facilitate skill-sharing sessions with various non-profit groups. -Established and managed the DEI Creative Council, comprising ERG members, to provide invaluable diverse perspectives and advisory feedback to our marketing and product teams, solidifying our commitment to building a diverse brand. -Led and managed a team of three employee experience professionals as a people manager, ensuring the cultivation of a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

    • Senior Manager, People Experience & Culture
      Apr 2019 - Oct 2019 · 7 mos

      • Prepare quarterly engagement surveys to leverage data in shaping employee engagement roadmap. • Oversee employee anniversary and Team Love recognition programming. • Collaborate with executive team to roll out brand defining internal and external programming. • Partner cross-functionally with organizational leads to celebrate individual & team wins and accomplishments. • Strategize with key members of People Operations (benefits, D&I, people partners and more) to enhance employee experience. • Oversee Employee Resource Group strategic roadmaps & programming, growing participation by 33% quarter over quarter in 2019. • Build and track company-wide events budget. • Collect feedback from attendees, host event debriefs, and compile data for post event analysis.