Anna Merrifield

People & Culture professional with a foundation in organizational psychology and change management, passionate about building high-performing, people-centric organizations. Experienced in partnering with leaders to design and deliver scalable programs that strengthen performance, engagement, and leadership capability. Skilled at translating business priorities into actionable people strategies, implementing systems that drive adoption, and leveraging employee listening and data insights to inform decisions.

Combines human-centered design with analytics (Power BI, surveys) to enhance team effectiveness and the employee experience in remote-first, high-growth environments.

Bright Wire Leadership — Special Projects Lead

Calgary, AB | May 2023 – Present

• Partnered with executives to design and implement organizational effectiveness initiatives that improved team alignment and performance.
• Owned the full cycle of recruitment, including intake meetings, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and managing offers to ensure timely and successful hires.
• Lead DEIB Initiatives within the organization from material creation to facilitation. 
• Built and delivered comprehensive onboarding programs, including checklists, 30/60/90-day plans, and manager enablement resources to accelerate new-hire ramp-up.
• Supported compensation review cycles by preparing data insights and ensuring alignment with internal equity principles.
• Rolled out Asana across the organization by creating workflows, standard operating procedures, and training sessions to drive adoption and improve project delivery.
• Optimized people processes through tech adoption, including project management platforms and AI tools; eager to extend this to HRIS and ATS systems.
• Designed and analyzed employee surveys, synthesizing data into actionable insights that informed leadership decisions and program improvements.
• Led internal and external communications, ensuring clear, consistent messaging across stakeholders and enhancing brand visibility.
• Planned and executed company events, including leadership sessions and team-building activities, to strengthen culture and engagement.

Calgary, AB | May 2022 – Nov 2022

• Delivered leadership and team development programs with a strong focus on client experience, ensuring seamless execution and measurable outcomes.
• Synthesized qualitative and quantitative data from surveys and assessments into actionable insights and recommendations that informed leadership strategies.
• Designed and co-facilitated 15+ workshops and focus groups, capturing key themes to shape organizational action plans and enhance team effectiveness.
• Owned end-to-end project coordination, including stakeholder communications, scheduling, and logistics, ensuring on-time delivery and high client satisfaction.

University of Calgary — Research Assistant, Organizational Behaviour Lab

Sep 2021 – May 2022 | Calgary, AB

• Supported design and execution of research studies on hiring practices and digital interview processes, contributing to evidence-based talent strategies.
• Conducted literature reviews and qualitative coding, and performed statistical analysis using SPSS to ensure rigor and actionable insights.
• Developed academic papers and presentation materials for departmental showcases, translating complex findings into clear, compelling narratives.
• Collaborated with faculty and graduate researchers to refine methodologies, uphold data integrity, and strengthen research outcomes.

Calgary, AB | May 2019 – Apr 2022

• Led small-group skill-building and coaching; practiced active listening, crisis support, and strengths-based development.
• Built trust in high-stakes environments; honed communication and de-escalation skills transferable to change management contexts.

• Future CPHR Candidate
• MBA Candidate (ongoing) - University of the people
• BA, Organizational Psychology - University of Calgary -First Class Honours - GPA 3.9.
• Certificate in Change Management - University of Calgary
• Certificate in Mental Wellbeing & Resilience - University of Calgary