Mary Watson
About Mary Watson
Mary Watson serves as an HR Business Partner, collaborating with C-suite executives and global teams to enhance HR initiatives. With over five years of experience in talent acquisition and employee relations, she has held various HR roles in notable companies across New York and Chicago.
Current Role at Red Ventures
Mary Watson serves as an HR Business Partner at Red Ventures, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she acts as a strategic partner to C-suite members and global commercial teams. Her responsibilities include developing and executing HR initiatives aimed at enhancing employee relations, performance management, and organizational design.
Previous Experience at Critical Mass
Prior to her current role, Mary Watson worked at Critical Mass as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner from 2023 to 2024. During her five-month tenure in New York, she contributed to the HR strategies of the organization, leveraging her expertise in talent acquisition and employee relations.
Experience at Persado
Mary Watson held multiple positions at Persado, where she worked from 2021 to 2023. Initially, she served as a People Business Partner for one year, followed by a role as Senior People Business Partner for eight months. Both positions were based in New York, New York, and involved managing HR functions and supporting employee engagement.
Educational Background
Mary Watson studied at DePaul University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and Advertising, with a minor in Marketing, from 2014 to 2018. She also completed her high school education at California High School from 2010 to 2014.
Early Career and Internships
Mary Watson began her career in human resources and public relations with various internships. She worked as a Public Relations Intern at Chrome City PR in 2016 and at LaSalle Network from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Chicago Quarter Mentor at DePaul University from 2015 to 2017, gaining valuable experience in mentorship and team collaboration.