Christina Smead
About Christina Smead
Christina Smead is a Human Resources Business Manager with a background in Psychology and Human Resources Management. She has extensive experience in various HR roles across multiple organizations, focusing on employee engagement and leadership development.
Work at American Electric Power
Christina Smead has been serving as the Human Resources Business Manager at American Electric Power since 2020. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives. Her responsibilities include developing initiatives that enhance employee engagement and support organizational goals. She has been instrumental in implementing programs that foster a positive workplace culture.
Education and Expertise
Christina Smead holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The Ohio State University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and organizational dynamics.
Background in Human Resources
Christina Smead has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Mount Carmel Health System from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as a Human Resources Generalist at the American Red Cross from 2001 to 2003 and as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at DHL Supply Chain from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she spent eight years at Exel as Regional Corporate HR, focusing on workforce strategy and programs.
Achievements in Employee Engagement
Throughout her career, Christina Smead has played a key role in initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement. She was involved in launching a regional employee engagement survey process, which led to the development of policies and programs that support organizational engagement strategies. Her work emphasizes the connection between an engaged workforce and financial profitability.
Focus on Leadership Development
Christina Smead emphasizes the importance of developing soft skills among leaders to enhance employee engagement. She believes that effective leadership is crucial for achieving strategic goals within an organization. Her experience includes participating in both regional and global engagement teams, where she has led projects that positively impacted employee engagement throughout the employee life cycle.