Elizabeth Zdankiewicz
About Elizabeth Zdankiewicz
Elizabeth Zdankiewicz serves as the Manager of Workforce Management at URBN, where she oversees workforce strategies and manages team development. She has a diverse background in workforce analytics and management, with previous roles at companies such as Apple, Anthropologie, and MaaS360.
Current Role at URBN
Elizabeth Zdankiewicz currently serves as the Manager of Workforce Management at URBN, which encompasses Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, and Free People. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the management of workforce strategies and budget models. In her role, she acts as the point of contact for brand finance and operations teams, focusing on scheduling and the implementation of new workforce strategies. She also oversees the professional development of her team, which includes conducting performance reviews and training.
Previous Experience at URBN
Before her current role, Elizabeth worked at URBN as a Workforce Systems Analyst from 2017 to 2018. In this position, she was involved in various workforce management initiatives, including serving as the project lead for Advanced Scheduler and Analytics for Kronos Dimensions testing and implementation. Her contributions helped streamline workforce operations within the company.
Professional Background
Elizabeth has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across different companies. She worked at Apple as a Business Specialist and later as a Specialist from 2009 to 2014. After that, she served as a Labor Management Systems Specialist at Anthropologie from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she held positions at MaaS360 by Fiberlink as an Account Executive and National Account Manager, and completed an internship at Inside Out Creative in 2009.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Zdankiewicz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Leisure Administration and Marketing from York College of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in workforce management and analytics, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles.
Skills in Workforce Management
In her current and previous roles, Elizabeth has demonstrated strong skills in workforce management, analytics, and team leadership. She has designed dashboards and reports using Kronos Analytics and Microstrategy, which are utilized by store managers and leadership teams. Her collaboration with the Manager of Workforce Finance to create a new variable payroll model for the 2021 fiscal year showcases her ability to integrate financial strategies with workforce management.