Christopher Ossana
About Christopher Ossana
Christopher Ossana serves as a People Experience Partner and In-House Coach at Brainrider, where he focuses on professional development and team engagement. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition and coaching, having held various roles in organizations such as the University of Utah and Gap Inc.
Current Role at Brainrider
Christopher Ossana serves as the People Experience Partner and In-House Coach at Brainrider. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing team engagement and performance across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In this role, he designs inclusive recognition and rewards programs to acknowledge team member contributions. He also established Brainrider's first In-House Coaching Service, focusing on professional development, public speaking, and CliftonStrengths coaching.
Previous Experience at Brainrider
Before his current role, Ossana worked at Brainrider in several capacities. He was the Global Talent Acquisition Lead from 2020 to 2021 and served as Talent Acquisition Lead at Brainrider @ Facebook from 2019 to 2020. He also worked as a Contract Recruiter for Brainrider @ Facebook in 2018. During his tenure, he co-produced the CEO's weekly webinars and monthly workshops, designed manager and team training programs, and launched the company's first Performance Review Process.
Career Coaching Background
Ossana has extensive experience in career coaching. He worked as a Career Coach at Westminster College from 2018 to 2020 and previously at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Career Coach and Public Speaking Instructor at FIDM from 2004 to 2016. His coaching roles have focused on professional development and enhancing public speaking skills.
Educational Background
Christopher Ossana studied at the California Institute of the Arts, where he completed his Undergraduate Studies. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies. His educational background supports his expertise in coaching and talent acquisition.
Achievements in Leadership Training
Ossana completed an internal 12-month Inclusive Leadership Training Program at Brainrider. He has also partnered with the Chief Strategy Officer to design in-house curriculum for team members in client-facing roles. His contributions have focused on fostering an inclusive workplace culture and improving team dynamics.