Heather Paoli
About Heather Paoli
Heather Paoli serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition and Retention at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in project leadership and corporate recruiting, she has developed and executed comprehensive strategies to enhance talent attraction and retention within the organization.
Current Role at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Heather Paoli serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition and Retention at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she acts as a strategic partner to organizational leaders, implementing innovative practices in talent attraction and retention. She has developed and executed a comprehensive talent acquisition and retention strategy that aligns with the company's vision and goals. Her efforts have transformed the recruiting organization, evolving recruiters into strategic Talent Advisors.
Previous Experience at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Prior to her current role, Heather Paoli worked at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in various capacities. She was a Project Leader in Professional Development from 2017 to 2019 and served as a Corporate Recruiter from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she held the position of People Strategy and Development Leader from 2019 to 2021. During her time in these roles, she led initiatives to design and implement systems and processes that support growth and align with the company culture.
Educational Background
Heather Paoli studied at the University of Delaware, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, and Advertising from 2006 to 2010. She completed her secondary education at Emmaus High School from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in talent acquisition and organizational development.
Early Career Experience
Heather Paoli's early career includes various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an Event Coordinator at Ripken Baseball for four months in 2009 and as a Sales Intern at Liberty Mutual Insurance for seven months in 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she served as a Program Distribution Supervisor for the Baltimore Ravens in 2009 and completed a Human Resources Internship at the University of Delaware in 2007.
Skills and Contributions
Heather Paoli has demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition and retention strategies. She has created methods for gathering and reporting meaningful data points to inform retention strategies. Her leadership in transforming the recruiting organization at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group has been pivotal in aligning recruitment practices with the company's strategic goals.