Recommendations
“Where others see fear, Wendy sees hope and a way forward to the other side.”
Wendy is…
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Wendy has an uncanny ability to find opportunity in challenge, transform complexity into order, and bring an abstract idea to life through strategic vision paired with a clear execution pathway.
—Sam Perlick, Senior Growth Analyst -
Wendy has an exceptional talent for connecting the dots, particularly in ambiguous situations. She excelled in developing and delivering brand new end-to-end programs for REI's customers, ensuring that employees were aligned with the vision and outcomes. Her ability to navigate complexity and bring clarity to challenging situations is truly impressive.
—Beth Engel, PHR & SHRM-CP -
Wendy excels in the ability to see what is needed, see how to get there, and work with the entire team/organization to manage all changes needed to achieve success.
—Jeremy Oyen, Senior Outdoor Industry Leader -
I've also had the opportunity to witness firsthand Wendy's talents in building and transforming teams, empowering them to reach their full potential. She fosters team cultures that prioritize accountability, innovation, and excellence. From leadership development to driving organizational change, her impact has been significance in every role she has owned. Wendy will undoubtedly bring dedication, expertise, and excellence to any organization fortunate enough to have her on board.
—Duy Tran, Senior Product LeaderWendy built and grew an inclusive, collaborative, and results-driven team where 100% of the team respected and trusted Wendy. The legacy Wendy leaves at Experiences will be unmatched.
—Kristin Stoddard, Operations Supervisor
Wendy recognizes and develops talent and leadership. Her frank assessments of an employee's or an organization's strengths and opportunities, in a caring way, helps people be better in their roles, and ultimately raise the organization to a higher standard.
—Naz Ahmed, Regional Business Leader
“Wendy is a skilled business leader balanced with systems thinking and operational prowess. She has inspired me in my own work, and I have consistently benefited from her partnership.”
“I had a front row seat that allowed me to grow and learn from the most influential manager I have met. Wendy's ability to navigate ambiguity and build a strategic vision led to the creation of a highly functioning team that was breaking new ground everyday.”
Exceptional Discernment
One aspect of Wendy’s leadership that has particularly stood out to me is her aptitude for looking upstream, discovering opportunities for transformation, and building pathways to take action on those opportunities. She possesses a keen eye for identifying areas of improvement and has spearheaded several service design and process improvement efforts that supported our organization's scalability. Wendy’s ability to think strategically and execute with precision yielded tangible results and propelled REI’s Experiences division forward.
Fiercely Driven
“In Wendy, you'll find a rare leader who has the remarkable ability to simultaneously drive business results and foster the growth and development of her team. She is a connector, highly curious, and fiercely driven. Along with her passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to any organization. I have no doubt that Wendy will bring tremendous value to any team she joins.”
Earns Respect Through Action
“Her leadership style, where she was able to closely listen and provide thoughtful and meaningful recommendations and strategic pivots, immediately earned her deep respect across the entire company and especially with the executive leadership team.
Wendy was able to impact major business decisions right from the start, motivate the team to take on challenging projects and set the team up for success. Her ability to join a business and make it feel like she was fully engrained after a short period of time is extremely admirable. She would be an excellent asset in a leadership role at any organization.”
Collaboration that Moves the Needle
“Within her first two weeks, Wendy quickly and methodically identified persistent problems, vague ideas, and new concepts. She built a strategic vision of how to get the company where it needed to be, and delivered a clear pathway of how to get there. A fantastic collaborator and visionary, Wendy consistently brought in the right people in important conversations and, without fail, moved the needle in the right direction and ensured that everyone had clarity of next steps/timelines. She brought order to chaos, and wrangled the biggest projects in the few months at Modern Adventure.”
Leads with Impact
“When I think of the impact and leadership she provides for anyone on her team (up and down), the following comes to mind:
Strategic Mindset : Wendy is not satisfied with the status quo!
People & Culture Development: This is first and foremost in Wendy's priorities. the team is her first customer and at the center of her heart and her business
Leader of Change: To grow, one must see and embrace change. Wendy excels in the ability to see what is needed, see how to get there, and work with the entire team/organization to manage all changes needed to achieve success.”
Growth Mindset
“Wendy is a transformative leader, committed to solving tough problems and inspiring excellence in the people around her. She is able to vision with the best of them and then transform that vision into reality through thoughtful processes. But what I find most impressive about Wendy is her willingness to learn - she's constantly exploring and testing new concepts, new ways of working, and new ideas.”