RECOGNITION & IMPACT
Achievements & Testimonials
A collection of professional certifications, awards, and voices from colleagues who have witnessed the impact of people-first leadership.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Certifications & Awards
PMP Certification
Project Management Institute
Globally recognized certification demonstrating expertise in project management, leadership, and strategic execution across complex enterprise initiatives.
SHRM PMQ
Society for Human Resource Management
People Manager Qualification recognizing advanced competencies in people leadership, talent development, and strategic HR management.
2025 Annual Long-Term Incentive Award
CVS Health
Awarded for exceptional year-end performance and enterprise-level business impact, recognizing sustained excellence in operations and people leadership.
End-of-Year High Performance Award
CVS Health
Recognized as a top performer for 6 consecutive years, consistently delivering outstanding results in leadership, operations, and talent development.
WHAT COLLEAGUES SAY
Testimonials
6 endorsements from peers & leaders
Ashley Breedlove
Ld. Director, Learning & Development | CVS Health
"Makeda has demonstrated exceptional capability in influencing business strategies, optimizing resources, and fostering professional growth, all while maintaining the highest engagement scores across her team. Her strategic influence extends beyond traditional training roles, allowing her to impact various aspects of the business through trusted relationships with Director and VP-level stakeholders. She has effectively challenged unnecessary vendor spending by showcasing the ROI of internal learning initiatives and has advocated for necessary training investments. Additionally, Makeda's innovative communication methods, such as monthly video updates, ensure widespread sharing of results and insights within the RCC organization."
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PANELS & ENGAGEMENTS
Speaking & Events
From industry panels to leadership forums, I bring expertise, energy, and insight to every stage I step on.
"Crowdsource Your Curriculum"
Consero Forum
I served as moderator for this dynamic panel discussion, guiding industry leaders through a collaborative conversation on curriculum design, learner-centered development, and the future of corporate learning.
Keynote SpeakerPeople-First Leadership in the Modern Workplace
Vendor upskilling in the philippines
Delivered a keynote on the origin of feelings to unlock vendor colleague's ability to deescalate irate customers, leading to a 64+ NPS increase.
facilitatorConscious Inclusion in the Workplace
DEI conscious inclusion facilitator
Facilitated DEI focused conscious inclusion training to 200+ people leaders with a 4.98/5 L1 score.
AI/Tech Enabled Workforce
Executive presence/career development Workshop
Facilitated 3 monthly experiences to Managers, Sr. Managers, and Directors on ways to leverage AI/Technology to elevate executive presence.
Interested in having me speak at your event?
Available for panels, keynotes, workshops, and moderation engagements.
Ready to Connect?
Let's discuss how strategic operations and people-first leadership can drive your organization forward.