Carmen Cole
About Carmen Cole
Carmen Cole is a Manager and HR Business Partner at Credit Karma, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in human resources at Target and various roles at Credit Karma, she focuses on improving company culture and fostering team relationships.
Work at Credit Karma
Carmen Cole currently serves as the Manager, HR Business Partner at Credit Karma, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she worked in various capacities within the company, including Senior HR Business Partner and Staff HR Business Partner. Her tenure at Credit Karma spans from 2018 to the present, during which she has focused on enhancing company culture, diversity, equity, and talent retention. Carmen actively collaborates with business leaders and executives to implement strategies that foster a positive work environment.
Previous Experience at Target
Carmen Cole worked at Target for a total of five years in various roles. She began her career at Target as an Executive Team Leader Internship in 2012 for two months in the San Luis Obispo, California Area. She then advanced to the position of Executive Team Leader - Sales Floor from 2013 to 2015, followed by her role as Human Resources Manager from 2015 to 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her experience at Target contributed to her expertise in human resources and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Carmen Cole earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, from 2009 to 2013. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she has applied throughout her career in human resources and management roles.
Professional Development and Personal Interests
Carmen Cole is committed to personal and professional growth. She believes in challenging herself to undertake tasks that intimidate her, viewing these experiences as opportunities for learning and development. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys meditation and practicing mindfulness, which contribute to her overall well-being. Additionally, she has a passion for music and enjoys attending concerts in her free time.