A passionate leader shaping ideas with experience, dedication, and a heart for meaningful work.

Meet Briana-The Founder of CareerCousin

Briana Clarke is the heart behind Career Cousin — a platform built to guide emerging professionals as they navigate the early stages of their careers. With over a decade of experience in human resources, leadership development, and workplace mentorship, Briana has dedicated her career to helping others find their footing, build confidence, and grow into their professional potential.

Her passion lies in walking alongside young adults and early-career professionals, offering the kind of guidance, encouragement, and practical tools that make the journey less overwhelming and more empowering. Through Career Cousin, Briana combines her HR expertise with a genuine desire to see others thrive — equipping individuals to self-reflect, set meaningful goals, and take intentional steps toward success.

Briana’s professional background spans over ten years in human resources and leadership development across diverse industries. She has led initiatives in talent management, employee engagement, and mentorship programs designed to cultivate emerging leaders. Her work has focused on developing people-centered strategies that align personal growth with organizational success.

Experience

  • Human Resources Leadership: Over a decade of experience managing HR strategy, operations, and compliance across diverse industries.

  • Talent Management & Development: Expertise in designing and implementing talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning programs.

  • Coaching & Leadership Development: Certified or experienced coach supporting executives, managers, and emerging leaders through one-on-one and group coaching.

  • Organizational Development: Skilled in assessing organizational needs, driving culture transformation, and aligning people strategies with business goals.

  • Learning & Development: Proven track record in creating and delivering leadership training, professional development programs, and performance improvement initiatives.

  • Higher Education Instruction: Experience teaching HR, leadership, or business courses at the college or graduate level, integrating academic theory with real-world practice.

  • Strategic HR Planning

  • Executive & Career Coaching

  • Leadership Development Programs

  • Learning Experience Design (LXD)

  • Organizational Effectiveness

  • Performance Management Systems

  • HR Analytics & Workforce Planning

  • Employee Engagement Strategies

  • Communication & Facilitation

  • Digital Media Production (video, audio, visual design)

  • Project & Program Management

  • Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Mentorship + Coaching

Key Skills

Education + Certifications

  • B.A., Mass Media Communications: Public Relations | Non-Profit Business

  • M.A., Organizational Leadership

  • SHRM-CP

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