Kerry Mc Donald
About Kerry Mc Donald
Kerry McDonald serves as the Human Resources Director at Wizards of the Coast, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in HR across various industries, she specializes in wellness programs and process implementation.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Kerry McDonald has served as the Human Resources Director at Wizards of the Coast since 2020. In this role, she manages the global HR Business Partner team and focuses on addressing HR challenges within the organization. Her responsibilities include implementing wellness programs and transforming HR data into actionable insights. McDonald emphasizes the importance of confidentiality and process implementation in her work.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Wizards of the Coast, Kerry McDonald held various HR positions across several organizations. She worked as an AVP, HR Business Partner at Envestnet | Tamarac from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Global HR Manager at Ingram Micro Cloud and Parallels. Her experience also includes roles at Microsoft, the American Cancer Society, and Digital Control Incorporated, where she developed expertise in managing wellness programs.
Education and Expertise
Kerry McDonald earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida. Her educational background complements her HR expertise, particularly in integrating wellness into workplace environments. McDonald specializes in cross-group collaboration and is skilled in learning new tools and systems to enhance HR processes.
Background in HR and Wellness Programs
Kerry McDonald has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various capacities since 2000. She began her career as a Restaurant Critic at Citysearch and transitioned into HR roles, including positions focused on wellness program coordination. Her experience spans multiple industries, allowing her to creatively solve HR challenges and advocate for employee wellness.
Skills in HR Management
Kerry McDonald possesses strong skills in HR management, particularly in process implementation and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. She enjoys transforming HR data into actionable insights and is experienced in managing HR teams. Her approach to HR emphasizes the importance of collaboration and the integration of wellness initiatives within organizations.