Dina Combs
About Dina Combs
Dina Combs is the Senior Director of Global Learning & Development and People Experience at Talkdesk, with a rich background in learning and development roles at SEPHORA and extensive experience in creating training programs and leadership development initiatives.
Company
Dina Combs currently serves as the Senior Director of Global Learning & Development and People Experience at Talkdesk. Previously, she held positions such as Senior Director of Global Learning & Internal Communications and Director of Learning and Development at Talkdesk. Her tenure at Talkdesk includes roles focused on enhancing internal communications and elevating learning and development frameworks.
Title
Dina Combs is the Senior Director Of Global Learning & Development And People Experience at Talkdesk. This role involves leading strategies and initiatives that enhance the learning environment and overall people experience within the company.
Education and Expertise
Dina Combs studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art. She specializes in creating blended learning experiences and facilitating remote training sessions. Her expertise includes developing leadership expectation competency frameworks and implementing e-learning tools to provide scalable and consistent training programs. She has built comprehensive learning programs across various levels of employee experience, from new leaders to high-potential employees.
Background
Dina Combs has an extensive background in both field retail and corporate learning and development. She has held numerous roles at SEPHORA, ranging from Color Specialist to Director of Learning & Development. Her work at SEPHORA involved creating in-store processes and training programs, developing leadership programs, and building a culture of learning. Additionally, she has significantly decreased employee turnover rates through targeted learning solutions and has been recognized as a 'culture keeper' in her roles.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Dina Combs has implemented e-learning tools to scale training programs and decrease turnover rates at both field-level and corporate levels. She has built inspirational leadership programs and has been instrumental in creating a culture of learning within the organizations she has worked for. At Talkdesk, she serves as the executive sponsor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, underscoring her commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.