Kristen Dardani
Global Talent Mobility
Durham,NC
Summary
Director of Global Mobility at Brainlabs with over 15 years of experience aligning organizational strategy with innovative talent development initiatives and creating scalable mobility programs that ensure compliance and foster workforce growth. A strong commitment to integrating strategic vision with employee-centric values and driving the design and implementation of comprehensive global mobility policies and processes that facilitate seamless international transitions. Passionate about empowering organizations to navigate talent mobility challenges while optimizing services and cost efficiency through strategic vendor partnerships.
Pursuing a full-time global mobility role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Global EVP, Talent Mobility & Careers
Brainlabs
01.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded global talent mobility initiatives, enhancing employee retention and optimizing workforce allocation across international markets.
- Developed strategic career pathways for employees, resulting in increased engagement and alignment with organizational goals.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes for talent mobility, improving the efficiency of internal transfers and promotions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional leaders to identify skill gaps, facilitating targeted development programs that enhanced organizational capabilities.
- Designed and implemented global mobility programs, policies, and processes from the ground up
- Lead all aspects of global immigration and relocation, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions for talent worldwide
- Oversee vendor selection and relationship management, driving service excellence and cost efficiency
- Manage contingent workforce strategy, including Employer of Record (EOR) partners, freelancers, and contractors
- Core stakeholder in launching Brainlabs' graduate program in Argentina, supporting the successful relocation of 100+ employees
- Provide intercultural training to support global team integration and cultural intelligence
- Oversee immigration license management to ensure regulatory compliance and business continuity
EVP, Mobility & Careers
MediaCom
09.2013 - 12.2021
- Build and managed transformational global mobility program which provided hundreds of MediaCom employees with opportunities to grow their careers in foreign markets.
- Mentored senior leaders in mobility practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and leadership development within the organization.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives in mobility programs, resulting in a more equitable workplace and enhanced team collaboration.
Vice President, Global Talent & Transformation
VivaKi
06.2009 - 03.2013
- Designed, implemented, marketed and managed a global mobility program governing transfer of employees and intellectual capital across four major global corporations in over 400 locations
- Recruited talent domestically/globally; managed internal recruitment program; co-managed ATS configuration and training, employee referral program, and network of Talent Officers, their recruitment teams and PSLs operating in fifteen regions across the globe
- Developed, implemented and marketed experiential learning development program for senior global leaders
- Fueled global collaboration and new business development by co-designing global knowledge management technology platform
Vice President/Director, Marketing
Digitas
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Led cross-functional agency teams to develop digital marketing materials for the world's largest advertiser, Procter & Gamble
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing & Visual Communications
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh01-1991
Graduate Studies - Psychology
Harvard University Extension School
Cambridge, MASkills
- Human Resources (HR)
- International Relations
- Talent Mobility Strategy
- Employee Engagement
- Contingent Workforce Strategy
- Cultural Intelligence
- Leadership Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Global Mobility Programs
- Immigration Compliance
- Vendor Management
Certification
U.S. Workforce Mobility Essentials Certificate
Honors-Awards
Global Mobility Top 250 Corporate Professional 2022, Global Mobility Top 100 Corporate Professional 2021, Top Innovators of 2022, Global Mobility Top 250 Women Leaders of 2024, Global Mobility Top 100 – 2023 Community Champions
Timeline
Global EVP, Talent Mobility & Careers
Brainlabs
01.2022 - Current
EVP, Mobility & Careers
MediaCom
09.2013 - 12.2021
Vice President, Global Talent & Transformation
VivaKi
06.2009 - 03.2013
Vice President/Director, Marketing
Digitas
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing & Visual Communications
Carnegie Mellon University
Graduate Studies - Psychology
Harvard University Extension School