Carly Chouteau
About Carly Chouteau
Carly Chouteau serves as the Director of People & Culture at The Pro's Closet, where she focuses on fostering a culture of learning and enhancing employee engagement. She has a diverse background in human resources across various sectors, including non-profit, technology, and cannabis industries.
Current Role at The Pro's Closet
Carly Chouteau serves as the Director of People & Culture at The Pro's Closet, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on promoting a culture of learning and developing an engaging employee experience. She has implemented effective people processes that align with the company's innovative circular business model, enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining The Pro's Closet, Carly Chouteau held various roles in human resources. She was the HR Director at Leiffa from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she worked as a Talent Operations Specialist at CampMinder from 2017 to 2019. Her experience also includes serving as Manager of Family Support at the Center for Work Education & Employment (CWEE) from 2014 to 2017, where she contributed to family support initiatives.
Background in Social Services and Non-Profit Sector
Carly Chouteau has a background in social services and the non-profit sector. She worked at Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS) as a Care Coordinator and Lead Clinical Trainer from 2013 to 2014. Earlier in her career, she served as a Resident Advisor at YESS from 2010 to 2011 and as a Case Manager at Mid Iowa Community Action Inc from 2010 to 2012. These roles provided her with valuable experience in supporting vulnerable populations.
Educational Qualifications
Carly Chouteau holds a Bachelor's degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Ecopsychology from Naropa University, studying from 2018 to 2020. Her educational background supports her work in people and culture, particularly in understanding human behavior and development.
Experience in Diverse Industries
Carly Chouteau has experience across various industries, including the Cannabis and ReCommerce sectors, as well as Non-Profit and Technology. This diverse background equips her with a broad perspective on employee engagement and organizational development, allowing her to adapt best practices from different fields to her current role at The Pro's Closet.