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Iowa, United States

Sr Change Management Specialist - ADKAR Certified Change Practitioner Identify, create and implement the overall strategy, objectives and effectiveness oforganizational change initiatives, partnering with senior leaders to engage impactedemployees during the change process. Partner with senior leaders to complete project and risk assessments for changeinitiatives. Apply a structured methodology and lead change management activities for all changesincluding mergers and acquisitions, culture, and technology changes. Create actionable deliverables for the five change management levers: communicationsplan, sponsor roadmap, coaching plan, training plan, resistance management plan. Craft, organize and support corporate communications for change initiatives. Identify and manage anticipated resistance. Integrate change management activities into project management plan. Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress. Assess leadership development as related to change management competency andprovide recommendations for learning interventions. Identify change management trends, emerging best practices and techniques in supportof business growth, efficient, and organizational objectives. Support Talent Management strategy, process and programs including Talent Review,Onboarding, Succession Management, Career Development, Goal Management,Performance Management, and other related programs. Collaborate with the leadership teams and HR Business Partners to develop individualdevelopment plans, employee engagement initiatives, internship training programs, andmerger integration support.

Dubuque, Iowa, United States

CHANGE MANAGEMENT LEADER - ADKAR CERTIFIED CHANGE PRACTITIONER Identify, create and implement the overall strategy, objectives and effectiveness oforganizational change initiatives, partnering with senior leaders to engage impactedemployees during the change process. Partner with senior leaders to complete project and risk assessments for changeinitiatives. Apply a structured methodology and lead change management activities for all changesincluding mergers and acquisitions, culture, and technology changes. Create actionable deliverables for the five change management levers: communicationsplan, sponsor roadmap, coaching plan, training plan, resistance management plan. Craft, organize and support corporate communications for change initiatives. Identify and manage anticipated resistance. Integrate change management activities into project management plan. Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress. Assess leadership development as related to change management competency andprovide recommendations for learning interventions. Identify change management trends, emerging best practices and techniques in supportof business growth, efficient, and organizational objectives. Support Talent Management strategy, process and programs including Talent Review,Onboarding, Succession Management, Career Development, Goal Management,Performance Management, and other related programs. Collaborate with the leadership teams and HR Business Partners to develop individualdevelopment plans, employee engagement initiatives, internship training programs, andmerger integration support.

Dubuque, Iowa, United States

 Dual role with Change Management and Early Talent Development  Identified, promoted, recruited, interviewed, and hired critical roles partnering with the recruitment team and program facilitators. Designed, implemented, and executed the program, partnering with the Talent Development team to deliver leadership trainings.  Partnered with senior leadership to place early talent associates into full time roles at the conclusion of the program. Evaluated the objectives and effectiveness of the program and strengthened and/or corrected program components as needed. Created and maintained the early talent program careers page as well as increasing visibility of the program through social media and other sourcing platforms in partnership with Marketing.

Recruited to create and implement growth and retention strategies for a private fitness center with over 1,000 members and $1M in annual revenue. Led a staff of 6 and scheduled instructors for group fitness classes. Oversaw facility cleaning, equipment programs, and sales reporting. ✦ Led team of 6 staff members trained in fostering strong relations with club members and participating in special promotions to attract and sign new members. ✦ Planned and executed member programs, social media marketing plans, and marketing campaigns, including specials and promotional events with exceptional follow-up to close new members.✦ Implemented a software system for gym/club sales, created a front-desk manual with best practices for utilizing the system.✦ Launched a new member onboarding program that led to retention rates increasing from 68% to 81%.

East Dubuque, Il

Directed the daily operations of specialty wine and spirits retail store catering to the entire tri-state area with annual sales exceeding $8.5M. Developed and led store rebranding, traditional marketing, digital marketing, and special events. Managed hiring, training, and supported payroll processing. ✦ Certified in Wine & Spirits and trained a team of 25 on product knowledge, sales, and customer care.✦ Led a complete “refresh” of the store’s brand including store lay-out, paint, merchandising displays, and signage. ✦ Contributed to the design of a new logo and strategized new marketing campaigns. Praised for creating an effective digital marketing plan, print advertisements, and website updates.✦ Developed and executed an event and social media marketing campaign for "National Cocktail Day,” which included specialty and seasonal cocktails. Event day sales were 3X the average daily sales.

Dubuque, Ia

Original member of the leadership team directing the store’s design, grand opening, and continued revenue growth. Hired and trained a staff of 12 sales associates on product knowledge, ethical sales, and top-quality customer service. Liaised with outside vendors, other True Value locations, and community groups. ✦ Managed over $800,000 in inventory, completed store accounting, and prepared corporate reports, contributing to sustained revenue growth. ✦ Developed and implemented a system for tracking large-scale bids and sales for area businesses and City departments, which increased efficiency in bidding work, tracking orders, and managing repeat orders. ✦ Implemented a 401(k)-employee contribution program that strengthened employee loyalty. Three employees hired when store opened remained until store sold in 2017. ✦ Certified as Paint Specialist, then trained internal staff on mixing paint colors, and working with customers on color palette selections for renovations, new builds, and home makeovers.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology, Criminal Justice

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology