Brenda Mc Cracken
About Brenda Mc Cracken
Brenda Mc Cracken is the Global Compensation & Benefits Director at Red Ventures, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in benefits management, having previously worked at Red Ventures, Nordstrom, Virginia Mason Medical Center, and WaMu.
Current Role as Global Compensation & Benefits Director
Brenda Mc Cracken currently serves as the Global Compensation & Benefits Director at Red Ventures. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she oversees the development and implementation of compensation and benefits strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives. Her focus includes ensuring competitive compensation packages and enhancing employee benefits to attract and retain talent.
Previous Experience at Red Ventures
Brenda Mc Cracken previously worked at Red Ventures as the Global Benefits Director from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing the company's global benefits programs. Her efforts contributed to the enhancement of employee satisfaction through improved benefits offerings.
Career at Nordstrom
Brenda Mc Cracken has significant experience from her time at Nordstrom, where she worked for a total of seven years. She served as the Senior Director of Benefits from 2014 to 2021, overseeing benefits strategy and administration. Prior to that, she was the Benefits Administration Manager from 2000 to 2007, where she managed the administration of employee benefits programs.
Educational Background
Brenda Mc Cracken holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mathematics from Western Washington University, which she completed from 1989 to 1993. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Washington State University, studying from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in compensation and benefits management.
Early Career Experience
Brenda Mc Cracken began her career in benefits management at Virginia Mason Medical Center, where she worked as a Benefits Manager from 2009 to 2010. She also held a position at WaMu as Manager of Health Benefit Operations & Health Promotion from 2007 to 2008. These roles contributed to her expertise in benefits administration and health promotion.