Career Path Of A Senior Manager Organizational Development At Disney
Elizabeth's career journey began with leadership roles in Cal Poly's orientation programs, followed by internships and a master's in international business from Holt, which included studies in Shanghai and Dubai; this experience led to four years as a "road warrior" consultant at Deloitte, before a pivot to a more stable role in organizational development at the Walt Disney Company, where Elizabeth has thrived for three years, leveraging their consulting skills in a large, well-known company.
Organizational Development, Human Capital Consulting, International Business, Career Transitions, Global Mindset
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Elizabeth DeVeny
Sr Manager, Org. Development
Global Entertainment Company
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Hult Intl Business School, Master's International Business
Communications
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Human Resources (HR)
Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. She was involved in orientation programs in college which provided her with autonomy and opportunities.
2. She pursued a master's degree in international business, studying and living abroad which broadened her horizons.
3. After consulting, she transitioned to a more settled role at Disney, leveraging her skills in a different environment.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college?
Please also include any internships or jobs you had before your current role.
I went to school at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. While I was there, I was really involved in the orientation programs, which is a big thing at Cal Poly. It was an excellent experience because they gave us a lot of autonomy and opportunity to flex our muscles in a safe environment.
I also had a couple of internships. I interned at a local marketing agency and ended up being their receptionist, doing odd jobs.
Immediately after my undergraduate studies, I pursued a master's degree in international business from a school called Hult. It's an international school, with about 95 different countries represented in the student body. It was like going to school at the UN.
During that program, I had the opportunity to study and live in Shanghai and Dubai. It was a whirlwind experience that broadened my horizons about the world.
When I returned, I felt it was time to get a job. I ended up at Deloitte in Human Capital Consulting for four years. I was the typical consultant road warrior, traveling every single week and working on projects across various industries.
Then COVID hit, and like many, I had a bit of a perspective change. I wanted something more settled, to be part of a team, and something with more consistency. I loved what I was doing, but I was looking for a change.
I found my current role at The Walt Disney Company in organizational development. I get to do the same sort of problem-solving I was doing in human capital consulting, but internally for a really big, well-known company. I've been here for about three years, and it's been great.