Cindy Chen
About Cindy Chen
Cindy Chen serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Sesame Workshop, where she interprets employee engagement survey results and develops action plans. With over two decades of experience in human resources, she has held key positions at ViacomCBS, FCB Global, and Simon & Schuster.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Cindy Chen serves as the Sr. Director of Human Resources at Sesame Workshop since 2022. In this role, she oversees various human resources functions, including the performance management process. She facilitates employee training and promotes the adoption of performance review software. Additionally, she manages special projects, which include organizing employee events and addressing variable hour employee classifications and processes.
Previous Experience at ViacomCBS
Prior to her current position, Cindy Chen worked at ViacomCBS as the Director of Human Resources from 2000 to 2020. During her 20-year tenure in New York, she was responsible for various HR functions and played a key role in employee engagement initiatives. Her long-standing experience in a major media company provided her with extensive knowledge in human resources management.
Human Resources Roles at Other Organizations
Cindy Chen has held several human resources positions before her time at ViacomCBS. She worked as a Human Resources Manager at FCB Global from 1998 to 2000 and at Simon & Schuster from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she served as a Human Resources Consultant at the Committee of 100 from 2021 to 2022. These roles contributed to her expertise in HR practices and employee engagement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Cindy Chen studied at NYU Stern School of Business, where she gained foundational knowledge in business and human resources management. Her education, combined with her extensive experience in various HR roles, equips her with the skills necessary to interpret employee engagement survey results and develop actionable plans to address findings.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
In her career, Cindy Chen has partnered with the Senior Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion to select a consultant for harassment training at a production studio. This collaboration highlights her commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, which is an important aspect of modern human resources management.