Christina Musso
HR Program Manager / HR Generalist · Bridgewater Associates
Solana Beach, CA
In My Own Words
Complex problem solver with experience driving continuous improvement across a breadth of business objectives. Proven track record providing program and change management, executive coaching, talent management & development consistent with company culture. Strong leadership, communication and operational skills. Consistently rated top talent. Recently relocated to California and in search of new opportunities.
Work Experience
HR Program Manager / HR Generalist
Bridgewater Associates2014 – 2016
BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES, LP, Westport, CT Bridgewater is the world’s largest hedge fund and manages approx. $150+ billion in global investments across a wide array of institutional clients. Bridgewater promotes a unique culture through radical truth & transparency.
• Acted as strategic thought partner to senior management & HR/COO teams • Mentored mid-level and junior staff through various cultural tools and behaviors • Designed, implemented & facilitated leadership & management solutions • Advised management on complex immigration cases, implemented policy change & drove training programs • Managed end to end lifecycle of internal talent strategy & increased stakeholder satisfaction by 40% • Designed business processes including configuration of HRIS system (Workday) to drive efficiencies • Developed hire and deployment strategy for 70+ interns & 60+ fall hires & partnered directly with investment, technology and management programs, campus recruiting, contracts and compensation
Management Support Associate
Bridgewater Associates2013 – 2014
• Provided change management to company-wide initiative to implement cultural tools & behaviors • Created infrastructure to audit cultural performance for 150+ employees • Developed employee incentive programs • Designed and implemented cultural training/onboarding program which was later adopted by various depts.
Operations Associate
Bridgewater Associates2012 – 2013
• Provided human capital management thought partnership to senior leadership team • Developed team of ~20; coaching, performance management, conflict resolution & partnership with ER • Owned & ran talent management, onboarding, new hire training & transfer process for department of 100+
Recruiter
employed by Michael Page located on site at Bridgewater Associates2012 – 2012
• Developed and maintained strategy to deliver against business goals • Owned end to end candidate lifecycle ensuring excellent candidate experience • Collaborated with executive search firms to help agencies attract & source talent consistent with hiring needs
Crisis Counselor / Community Educator
The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education2009 – 2012
The Center provides counseling, support & community-wide education programs to victims in Fairfield County. • Counseled sexual assault victims • Presented educational programs to local schools & law enforcement
