Christi Doporto

Strategic talent development leader with two decades of experience designing enterprise learning strategies, building leadership pipelines, and driving culture transformation across diverse industries. Recognized for creating award‑winning programs that elevate employee engagement, accelerate leadership readiness, and reduce turnover. Trusted advisor to executives, skilled in translating data into actionable talent strategies, and dedicated to cultivating inclusive, high‑performing cultures that position organizations as employers of choice.

• Strategic Talent Development Leader: Over 20 years of experience designing enterprise learning strategies, building leadership pipelines, and driving culture transformation across industries including transportation, financial services, technology, and manufacturing.
• Leadership Training & Coaching:
  • Designed and delivered large‑scale leadership programs (e.g., instructor‑led training for 5,000 leaders at BNSF Railway).
  • Facilitated executive coaching and 360 feedback sessions, consistently improving promotion readiness and leadership effectiveness.
  • Specialized in resilience, executive presence, and team‑building development.
• Organizational Development & Culture Transformation:
  • Led enterprise engagement strategies using survey analytics, boosting employee satisfaction and client experience scores.
  • Directed DEI initiatives, aligning culture programs with business strategy and earning Forbes recognition for diversity.
  • Implemented succession planning and career pathing frameworks, reducing leadership gaps and turnover.
• Learning & Development Innovation:
  • Introduced AI‑driven instructional design, cutting course development time by 40%.
  • Built scalable global onboarding and training programs across multiple continents, reducing ramp‑up time and improving satisfaction.
  • Oversaw LMS governance and digital learning adoption, driving completion rates and engagement.
• Executive Leadership Roles:
  • Director of Talent Development at BNSF Railway, overseeing multimillion‑dollar tuition programs and compliance training.
  • Vice President of HR at Ulrich Barn Builders, establishing HR operations, compensation structures, and leadership development programs.
  • Senior leadership positions at CO‑OP Solutions, Sonder, Envoy Air, GM Financial, and Elbit Systems of America.

Education

• M.A. in Organizational Management – Dallas Baptist University
• B.A. in Communication – University of Texas at Arlington

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) – HRCI
• Associate Certified Coach (ACC) – International Coaching Federation (ICF)
• Organizational Development & Change Management Certified
• Extended DISC & 360 Leadership Feedback Certified
• AMA Project Management Certificate
• ATD Designing Learning Certification
• Artificial Intelligence Certification (applied to instructional design and learning innovation)