Cassandra Whitmore, Sphr
About Cassandra Whitmore, Sphr
Cassandra Whitmore is the Sr. Director of Human Resources at Viking Cruises, with extensive experience in employee relations and human capital management.
Company
Cassandra Whitmore is currently employed at Viking Cruises, where she holds the position of Sr. Director, Human Resources. The company, known for its river and ocean cruises, has seen significant HR advancements under her leadership, especially in areas of onboarding, employee engagement, diversity, digital transformation, and leadership development.
Title
As Sr. Director, Human Resources at Viking Cruises, Cassandra Whitmore oversees the strategic direction and execution of HR initiatives. Her role includes handling comprehensive onboarding programs, developing employee engagement surveys, and mentoring junior HR professionals. She has also been pivotal in the company's digital transformation and diversity initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Cassandra Whitmore earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix from 1996 to 1998. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Social Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, completed from 1983 to 1988. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in human resources, employee psychology, and organizational behavior.
Background
Cassandra Whitmore has extensive experience in the field of human resources spanning over two decades. Her career began in HR management roles at the Orange County Office of the District Attorney and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She then moved on to directorial positions at Natura Cosmetics USA Co. and later became a Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet. Her diverse background includes running her own business, On The Yard Greek Outfitters, LLC, before settling into various roles at Viking Cruises.
Achievements
At Viking Cruises, Cassandra Whitmore has implemented a comprehensive onboarding program that reduced new hire turnover. She also led the development of an employee engagement survey that provided insights to improve workplace satisfaction and spearheaded a diversity and inclusion initiative. Additionally, she conducted leadership development and conflict resolution workshops and played a key role in the digital transformation of HR processes. Her ability to lead through organizational restructuring ensured seamless transitions.