Kelly Marino, Ph.D., Sphr
About Kelly Marino, Ph.D., Sphr
Kelly Marino, Ph.D., SPHR, serves as the Global Director of Business HR at QAD, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in human resources across various industries, she is recognized for her strategic thinking and ability to drive organizational change.
Work at QAD
Kelly Marino, Ph.D., serves as the Global Director of Business HR at QAD, a role she has held since 2022. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational performance. Her leadership in this position emphasizes the integration of analytics and innovation in HR practices.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Marino earned her Ph.D. in Consulting Psychology from Alliant International University-San Diego, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. She also holds a Master's degree in the same field from the same institution, achieved between 2000 and 2002. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from San Diego State University from 1998 to 2000. Marino possesses a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and a Six Sigma Black Belt, indicating her expertise in HR and data analysis.
Background
Before joining QAD, Kelly Marino held various HR roles in notable organizations. She worked at Johnson & Johnson as a Senior HR Manager and later as a Regional HR Leader from 2012 to 2019. She also served as a Senior Consultant for Leadership Development at Amazon in 2011 and as a Senior HR Business Partner from 2021 to 2022. Her experience includes positions at Presbyterian Healthcare Services and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., where she focused on organizational effectiveness and development.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kelly Marino has demonstrated a strong ability to create and implement global HR initiatives that align with business strategies. Her work has involved utilizing analytics and research to drive meaningful outcomes. She is recognized for her strategic thinking and capability to influence decision-makers, contributing to organizational change and performance improvement.