Maria Scarangella, Founder and President of Scarangella Consulting, is a dynamic senior leader with decades of experience in business operations and human resources. She is recognized as a thought leader in the fields of HR economics, talent strategy, leadership development, data-driven decision-making, and executive coaching. Through strategic partnerships with clients, Maria drives efficiency, productivity, and ensures a 10X return on their investment in people. Her client portfolio includes PE Financial Services and Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organizations, Insurance Companies, and Start-ups.
With a career spanning 37 years at GEICO, Maria’s unique perspective was developed through diverse roles and responsibilities. Beginning her career in HR, she honed her skills by leading operational units that delivered increased revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer and employee experiences. As an AVP, she successfully managed teams of over 1,000 employees, oversaw a $2.5 billion P&L, served 1.5 million customers, and achieved annual sales exceeding 400,000.
In her role as the VP of Enterprise Talent and Learning, Maria demonstrated her ability to find innovative solutions to complex problems. She spearheaded the design and implementation of the Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Center of Enablement, as well as the Learning Center of Excellence, both of which yielded a 10X return on strategic people investments. Notably, she reduced hiring costs by $3.6 million, training expenses by $54 million, and turnover expenses by $37 million, all while improving efficiency and quality. With her extensive leadership experience, Maria possesses a deep understanding of senior leaders’ challenges and actively designs solutions that address real business issues.
Maria holds an MBA from Adelphi University, a BS in Business Management from St. John’s University, and certifications from renowned institutions such as Harvard (Executive Communication), Cornell (Change Management), and UC Berkeley (Strengthening Advocacy). Throughout her career, she has been recognized with multiple awards for her contributions to innovation, quality, process improvements, and sales.
Maria is an active member of various professional organizations, including the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) AZ State Strategic Council, the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the International Society of Female Professionals (ISFP), the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), Advancing Women Executives (AWE), Executive Networks (EN), the Association for Talent Development (ATD), and WSJ Women.
In addition to her professional achievements, Maria is a passionate advocate for women’s leadership development. She intimately understands the challenges faced by working women and has successfully balanced her own career while raising three daughters with her husband Michael of 35 years.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-scarangella-mba-shrm-scp-cpcc-b5b51bb/
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