Leah Bateman
About Leah Bateman
Leah Bateman is a People Projects and Development Manager at Gaming Innovation Group, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in human resources and organizational development, with previous roles at Nestlé Purina North America and other organizations.
Current Role at Gaming Innovation Group
Leah Bateman serves as the People Projects and Development Manager at Gaming Innovation Group, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on managing various people projects and development initiatives within the organization. Her responsibilities include overseeing employee development programs and enhancing organizational culture.
Previous Experience at Nestlé Purina North America
Leah Bateman has extensive experience at Nestlé Purina North America, where she held multiple roles. She worked as an Organizational Development Specialist from 2014 to 2016, a Recruiting Specialist from 2013 to 2014, and a Talent Sourcer in 2012. Additionally, she served as a Lead Organization Development Specialist from 2017 to 2019 and as an Employment Branding Specialist for a brief period in 2012. Her tenure at Nestlé involved various aspects of human resources and organizational development.
Educational Background
Leah Bateman earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Central Missouri State University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts (MA) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. This academic background supports her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Early Career Experience
Leah Bateman began her career with various roles that provided foundational experience in human resources. She worked as an HR Intern at Huttig Building Products in 2012 and as a Shift Supervisor at CVS Caremark Corporation from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she held positions as a Teaching Assistant at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and as an Office Assistant at the University of Central Missouri. These early roles contributed to her professional development in the HR field.
Training and Development Specialist Role
In addition to her current role at Gaming Innovation Group, Leah Bateman has been working as a Training and Development Specialist since 2019. This position involves designing and implementing training programs aimed at enhancing employee skills and performance. Her experience in this area complements her responsibilities as People Projects and Development Manager.