Giannina Seaman (She/Her/Hers)
About Giannina Seaman (She/Her/Hers)
Giannina Seaman serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Advantage Solutions, where she has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in HR leadership roles across various companies, she focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Work at Advantage Solutions
Giannina Seaman serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Advantage Solutions, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she works remotely and focuses on enhancing the company's human resources strategies. Seaman previously held the position of Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Advantage Solutions from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she championed the integration of Employee Resource Group (ERG) practices into the corporate culture and led cross-functional leadership teams to achieve HR initiatives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Advantage Solutions, Giannina Seaman worked at Ketchum as Vice President of Human Resources from 2015 to 2021. She also served as VP, Director of Human Resources & DE&I at Ketchum from 2018 to 2021. Her earlier roles include Director of HR at Lucky Brand Jeans, Regional HR Manager at Party City, and HR Manager at Bed Bath & Beyond. Seaman has extensive experience in various HR leadership roles, focusing on talent management and employee relations.
Education and Expertise
Giannina Seaman holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Education from Fordham University, which she completed between 2002 and 2004. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Kean University from 1988 to 1993. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.
Achievements in Diversity and Inclusion
Throughout her career, Giannina Seaman has developed and implemented transformative HR strategies on a global scale, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. At Advantage Solutions, she supports and promotes eight employee resource groups and five DE&I councils. She partners with company leaders to create and execute DE&I strategies and initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Background in Human Resources Management
Giannina Seaman began her career in human resources management in 1995 at INROADS/Central New Jersey, where she worked for six years. Over the years, she has held various HR roles across multiple industries, including retail and corporate environments. Her experience spans talent management, employee relations, and the integration of diversity initiatives within organizations.