CLS hires Ellis as Director of Talent

Tracey Ellis has been named director of talent at public relations firm Carmichael Lynch Spong and will be based out of the Minneapolis office. Ellis will lead all human resources initiatives and professional development responsibilities.

Ellis comes to Carmichael Lynch Spong with more than 15 years of experience in human resources management including recruiting, employee relations, performance management and professional development and training. Her professional experience includes a total of five years with The Home Depot in Minneapolis , where she was most recently human resources manager for the Midwest region, and a total of six years with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

“Tracey has quickly become a key contributor to the growth of Carmichael Lynch Spong, by attracting like-minded achievement addicts and demonstrating a passion for our profession,” says Douglas K. Spong, APR, president. “Her expertise in human resources, paired with her enthusiasm and work ethic, makes Tracey a perfect addition to our leadership team.”

While at The Home Depot, Ellis managed forecasting, scheduling, and labor management; oversaw compensation guidelines; and managed the recruiting and hiring of associates.

While at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ellis was the human resources market leader in the Assurance Practice. In this role she was responsible for providing human resources support to 13 partners and 130 staff as well as monthly labor forecasting, preparing annual budgets and managing annual review process. She had previously served as human resources manager for the firm. Ellis also served as human resources manager at Coopers & Lybrand LLP in Minneapolis ; was a recruiter at Pro Staff Accounting/ITMinneapolis; co-owned an export/import start-up business; and also worked in broadcast TV and radio in Georgia .

Ellis received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Iowa and she is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Minnesota Workforce Council. She also has participated in the Special Olympics and Relay for Life.