Emily Allen, Phr
About Emily Allen, Phr
Emily Allen serves as the Vice President of People at Seer Interactive, where she oversees the People Operations function. With a background in human resources and a focus on improving organizational effectiveness, she emphasizes leaving a positive impact on everything she engages with.
Current Role at Seer Interactive
Emily Allen serves as the VP of People at Seer Interactive, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the entire People Operations function, which includes Talent Acquisition, HR, Employee Growth & Development, Culture, and Retention. Her focus is on enhancing the organization and its workforce, ensuring that all initiatives contribute positively to the company environment.
Previous Experience at Seer Interactive
Prior to her current role, Emily Allen worked at Seer Interactive in various capacities. She served as the Director of People Operations from 2013 to 2019 and then as the VP of People Operations from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to the development and implementation of strategies aimed at improving employee engagement and organizational culture.
Career Background
Emily Allen has a diverse career background, having held several positions in human resources and people operations. Her previous roles include Director of Career Services at The Art Institutes in New York City, Account Executive at Remote DBA Experts, LLC, and Manager of Recruitment at the Philadelphia Housing Authority. She also worked as a Consultant and Fractional Head of People at workstrat and as Head of People at LeagueSide.
Education and Certifications
Emily Allen earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Duquesne University, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She also completed a Professional in Human Resource Management program at Villanova University, achieving certification in 2009. Additionally, she studied at UNSW for one year from 2003 to 2004.
Professional Philosophy
Emily Allen emphasizes the importance of leaving everything she touches better than it was before. She describes herself as a recovering perfectionist and is passionate about improving organizations and their people. Known for her strong bias for execution, she is recognized for being adventurous, innovative, and data-obsessed in her approach to people operations.