Kathy Kwon, MA, SPHR

Senior Manager, HR Business Partner at the The Walt Disney Company

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

Experienced as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, offering extensive expertise in organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and project management. Skilled in HR business partnership, talent management, and learning and development. In the role of Interim Director and Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, successfully drove high-profile initiatives and streamlined new structures and processes to meet rapidly shifting business demands, resulting in efficient operations and cost savings. A certified Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) with a Master of Arts in Communication.

Experience

  • Senior Manager, Business Partner, People & Culture at The Walt Disney Company
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    The Walt Disney Company is a leading international entertainment and media company whose mission is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling.

  • Senior HR Business Partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
    2021 - 2022 · 1 yr

    One of the nation’s top law firms, consistently ranked on The American Lawyer’s A-List since its inception.

  • People Partner at Princess Cruises
    2016 - 2021 · 5 yrs

    Work closely with senior leaders to develop programs, improve the business, and provide strategic HR solutions for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Australia.

  • Automobile Club of Southern California ()
    • Sr. Consultant in Human Resources
      1998 - 2015 · 17 yrs

      Served as the right hand to the HR Group Leader in managing strategic initiatives for Auto Club Enterprises, consisting of more than 21 motor clubs throughout the United States. Partnered with multiple business lines, understanding their needs and providing innovative solutions.

    • Consultant in Strategy & Planning
      1997 - 1998 · 1 yr

      Worked with executives, business partners and other stakeholders to identify and develop strategies to improve internal processes that resulted in member satisfaction, cost and time savings in Emergency Road Service, Member Service Center, Finance/Controller, and other large operations.