Amber Benusa
About Amber Benusa
Amber Benusa is the Manager of Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin. She has extensive experience in client analytics and a strong background in industrial and organizational psychology.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Amber Benusa currently serves as the Manager of Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness at SC Johnson. Based in Racine, Wisconsin, she leverages her extensive background in client analytics and human resources to drive talent management strategies. Her responsibilities encompass optimizing organizational structures, enhancing employee performance, and developing leadership pathways. Amber's role is crucial in aligning the company's talent with its strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Korn Ferry
Amber Benusa worked at Korn Ferry in various capacities from 2015 to 2022. She commenced as an Assessment Consultant in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area before moving up to Manager, Client Analytics. She later served as a Senior Manager and Director of Client Analytics in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over six years, Amber specialized in client analytics, leading initiatives to analyze and interpret data to support organizational development and efficiency.
Education in Psychology and Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Amber Benusa holds a Master's Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from St. Cloud State University, obtained between 2012 and 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. Her academic background provided a foundation in understanding human behavior in workplace settings, which she has applied throughout her career in talent management and organizational development.
Internships and Early Career Roles
During her graduate studies, Amber Benusa interned at Hennepin County as part of the Human Resources and Organizational Development team. This role, which she held from 2013 to 2015, allowed her to gain practical experience in HR functions and organizational planning. Prior to this, she worked as a Leasing Agent and Zone Coordinator at SouthGate Property Management from 2008 to 2011 while completing her undergraduate degree. Her early career experiences helped to shape her expertise in human resources and organizational management.
Transition from Hospitality to Psychology
Amber Benusa worked in the hospitality industry at Red Lobster from 2006 to 2015 as a Bartender and Certified Trainer. During this period, she completed her undergraduate and graduate education, transitioning her career focus to industrial and organizational psychology. The skills she developed in customer service, training, and team leadership in the hospitality sector have contributed to her success in talent management and organizational effectiveness.