
Rhiana Barr
5.0
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Certified Executive Coach | Unlock Your Leadership Potential
Studied at University of Phoenix
Worked at Center for Executive Coaching
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Rhiana’s Human Resources Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
60+ people coached for Human Resources
Rhiana has helped clients get into these companies:
Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in human resources, I have held leadership roles such as Chief People Officer at Snap Finance and Greenlane Holdings, where I led transformative HR initiatives across global teams. As a Fractional CHRO and Certified Executive Coach, I specialize in helping individuals and organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. My coaching has empowered hundreds of professionals to advance their careers and redefine leadership excellence. Whether you're looking to enhance your HR strategy or elevate your professional path, I'm here to guide you. Let's connect and unlock your potential together!
Rhiana can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
Behavioral Interview Prep
Cover Letters
Employee Engagement
Freelancing
HR Strategy
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Performance Management
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Talent Acquisition
About Rhiana
Rhiana’s comprehensive expertise spans the entire HR landscape, encompassing areas such as M&A, Pre-IPO, compensation, benefits, full-scale recruiting, training, executive coaching, employee relations, talent development, HR technology, and people operations. With a proven track record in various roles within leading global organizations, Rhiana has consistently led and implemented effective HR and organizational strategies, driving tangible business outcomes. Her diverse skill set and wealth of experience make her a trusted professional, ready to enhance HR practices and catalyze success in any organizational setting. Rhiana received her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration at DeVry University and received her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at The University of Phoenix. Rhiana is certified in a range of HR and training programs, including CEC, SHRM, PROCI-CCP, DDI-FCP, and Franklin Covey Facilitator. She also holds certifications in various leadership assessments such as DiSC, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Leadership Circle Profile, Clifton Strengths, 16Personalities, and PXT Select-ProfileXT. Out of the office you will find Rhiana chasing three fun, active and curious little people; coaching youth sports; training for an athletic outdoor event; giving back in the community, or recharging on the water.
Why do I coach?
Coaching is my passion because I believe in the transformative power of personalized guidance and support. Witnessing individuals and organizations achieve their goals and unlock their full potential brings me immense fulfillment. Through coaching, I strive to empower leaders to navigate challenges, enhance their strengths, and align their personal values with professional aspirations, leading to greater fulfillment and purpose in their careers.
Work Experience

Certified Executive Coach
Center for Executive Coaching
2024 - 2024

Chief People Officer
Snap Finance
May 2022 - Present
Hiring Manager
Our mission is to unlock financial flexibility for a better life. We have a vision for a world where everyone has the means to thrive. Snap looks beyond credit scores to empower people of all credit types while enabling retailers to reach more customers. We make the financing process as efficient and transparent as possible for our more than 3 million customers. I have the honor to lead a remarkable transformation journey with team of sixty Human Resources professionals across the globe.

Fractional CHRO & Certified Executive Coach
Pinnacle Peak
December 2020 - Present
A boutique human resources consulting company serving as a strategic partner to public or private companies, business owners, entrepreneurs, or individuals to help attract, support, develop, and retain a competitive workforce. Additionally, Pinnacle Peak human resources also supports individuals in advancing their professional paths by redefining leadership excellence through tailored executive coaching.

Chief People Officer
Greenlane Holdings
November 2019 - April 2022
Strategic HR executive focused on providing full scale organization transformation including human capital consultation to the board of directors and executive team, global footprint optimization, SG&A rationalization, building organizational talent, leading change initiatives and M&A, for a publicly traded ~1.2B ancillary products and services company with employees throughout the US, Canada, Europe and China. Leading a team of twelve professionals; reporting to Founder/CEO. Greenlane and KushCo completed a successful merger in Q4 2021. The Transaction will Bring Together Two of the Pioneering Cannabis Ancillary Product and Services Companies, with a Combined 25 Plus Years of Operating History.

Vice President, Human Resources
Cetera Financial Group
May 2018 - November 2019
Cetera Financial Group is transforming how advisors guide individuals and families to achieve financial well-being at every stage of their lives. Strategic HR thought partner focused on providing human capital consultation to the executive team, building organizational talent, leading change initiatives and M&A, for a privately held company with ~2B, ~1,400 employees and ~750 contractors. Leading a team of twelve professionals; reporting to CHRO and CEO.

Director, Human Resources
Clearwater Paper
June 2013 - May 2018
The country's largest provider of private label tissue to retail grocery chains and a world-class manufacturer of high-quality bleached paperboard. Strategic HR thought partner focused on building organizational talent, leading national change initiatives, creating employee engagement platforms, building effective relationships with all levels in the organization for a ~$2,000,000 publicly traded company with ~3,500 employees. Directly supporting all SGA functions and leading a team of five professionals. Reporting to CHRO.
Education

University of Phoenix
MBA
2003 - 2005

DeVry Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Computer Information Systems and Accounting
Activities and societies: Cum Lade Sigma Beta Delta
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Overall Rating
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Rhiana has helped clients get into these companies: