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Bernard Isaac Fennell

Executive HR Leader specializing in talent, culture transformation, and HR operations

Chase Mental Health ServicesThe New SchoolNew York, NY35 Years ExperienceExecutive LevelWorks Remote

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Org design and change-management leader with experience running globally distributed teams across North America, Europe, and Asia. Has built and managed product/design/analytics functions and partnered with executives on restructures and product rollouts by clarifying decision rights, implementing structured communication rhythms, and using analytics to guide resourcing and planning.

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Key Strengths

  • Led globally distributed teams across US, Canada, Europe, and Asia
  • Built and managed product/design/analytics-focused orgs (org design, hiring, performance frameworks)
  • Drove cross-functional alignment for product rollout across product, design, analytics, sales, and operations
  • Established clear decision rights and ownership to reduce bottlenecks and improve accountability
  • Led major restructuring with senior leaders, including discovery, future-state org design, and communications
  • Handled change resistance through early, direct engagement, coaching, and consistent communication
  • Uses workload/structure data and analytics insights to inform org design and resource allocation

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Experience

Vice President, Head of Talent & CultureStoreBound, LLC · Oct 2020 – Present
Part-Time HR ConsultantChase Mental Health Services · Mar 2023 – Presentpart-time
Vice President, Human Resources & OperationsMoldable Business Associates · May 2018 – Oct 2020
Vice President, Human Resources & AdministrationColoredge, Inc. · Oct 2015 – May 2018
VP, People & CultureGreat Place to Work · Jul 2014 – Jul 2015
Group HR Business PartnerR/GA Digital Media Group · Jun 2012 – Jun 2014
Director, HR & Administration (including Customer Service & Call Center Operations)Cablevision · Jan 2008 – Feb 2012
Director, HR (including Customer Service & Call Center Operations)Macy’s Home Store · Nov 2006 – Jan 2008
HR DirectorLatina Magazine · Jul 2006 – Nov 2006
Director, HRViacom/MTV Networks · Jul 2002 – Jul 2006
Benefits ManagerSimon & Schuster · Mar 2000 – Jul 2002
Sr. HR AnalystCitigroup · Jun 1996 – Mar 2000
HR Staffing/Benefits Coordinator (including Customer Svc. & Call Center Opns)Quest Diagnostics · Jan 1991 – Jun 1996

Education

The New Schoolmaster, Human Resources Management
Trinity College & Universitybachelor, Business Administration

Skills

Workforce PlanningChange ManagementPerformance ManagementOnboardingAutomationOperations ManagementGoogle WorkspaceCanvaSlackHR LeadershipCHRO LeadershipExecutive People LeadershipPeople StrategyTalent ManagementTalent Acquisition

Languages

English

Certifications

HR Management (NYU)Conflict & Dispute Resolution (Cornell)Psychology Coursework - Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Bernard Isaac FennellExecutive HR Leader specializing in talent, culture transformation, and HR operations