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Kendall Schmidt
Strategic Talent Partner & Culture Leader
Kendall Schmidt is a strategic talent partner and culture leader currently serving as the Director of People Services at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).1 Based in Ridgefield, Connecticut, Schmidt has been with LLS since December 2016, progressing through various roles within the organization's human resources department.1
Career Progression at LLS
Schmidt's career at LLS has evolved as follows:
- Director, People Services: August 2023 - Present
- Director, Human Resources Business Partner: April 2019 - August 2023
- Manager, Human Resources Business Partner: March 2017 - April 2019
- Recruiter: December 2016 - March 2017
Professional Background
Prior to joining LLS, Schmidt's experience includes:
- Retained Executive Search Associate at Accelent, Inc. (October 2013 - December 2016)
- Executive Assistant at The Life Solution Center of Darien (2011 - 2013)
- Account Coordinator at Norseland, Inc. (March 2008 - February 2011)
Education and Certifications
Schmidt holds a BA in Communication from Fairfield University, obtained between 2001 and 2005.1 Additionally, they have acquired several professional certifications:
- Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP) from Human Capital Institute
- Targeted Selection Trainer from DDI (Development Dimensions International)
- Workplace Investigative Interviewing Strategies for HR/ER Professionals from Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates
Schmidt's LinkedIn profile demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development and a strong background in human resources and talent management within the non-profit sector.
