Multi-billion-euro company with 45,000 associates and global market leadership in B2B distribution of electrical, industrial automation and related solutions. Responsible for approximately 625+ employees within New England.Training and Development Manager (reporting to the Director of Human Resources) Design, develop, deliver, support, &/or drive programs to align with key business initiatives such as on-boarding, leadership development, recognition, safety, compliance, vendor programs, career path, performance management, succession, learning plans, sales, products, ISO and internal applications.  Develop, facilitate and or drive eCommerce, Sales Pro, Profit Sims, Leadership Development, Insights & CRM training with direct impact on sales increase and EBIT.  With 70% retention, recruit for, mentor, manage & drive STEP (emerging leader) program. Travel to, plan and host residencies for up to 50 “trainees”. Awarded tED’s 30 under 35 award for 7 recipients. Steer local ERG’s (DEI, WATT, CONNECT) to drive engagement and community service activities. On Board of Directors for National ADAPT (Abled & Disabled Associates Partnering Together) chapter. Major contributor to Mattingly Mental Health in the Workplace Award. Coach and provide feedback to tap employee potential; coach Action Learning and President Presentation projects; Learning Council member for national strategy & best practices. Collaborate with key business leaders to drive performance, create a learning culture and drive change. Rollout SuccessFactors - performance management system adopted by entire organization to build our bench, drive engagement, talent reviews, succession & performance.

Personal Job CoachProvide job seekers with targeted insights and customized road maps that translate into powerful job searches and career planning.IT Training Coordinator for Navis Learning - A full-service Learning & Development solutions provider through multiple modalities including classroom-based training and e-learning, covering all areas of IT-related topics, Business Development and proprietary systems. Working in house at Biogen Idec, support the IT Training team to educate 5,000+ employees internationally.Alongside HR onboarding, deliver New Hire Orientation on navigating internal systems. Utilizing SharePoint/TeamNet, update internal websites to market classes and programs; track instructor, event schedules and logistics; showcase new Spotlight Technologies; capture feedback from programs; transfer knowledge, generate reports and analyze data. Coordinate all aspects of training programs: monitor LMS, work with business managers for employee development, update curriculum and training materials, document procedures.Training Team Consultant for North Shore BankAssess needs, design and develop customized Teller and CSR training curriculum on a broad spectrum of consumer and commercial products and services.

Champion all aspects of the student services department including but not limited to: academic and career advising, scheduling, enrollments, loan program, new student orientation, resume and cover letter writing/editing; interview and professional development coaching; one on one job search strategy, implementation, motivation and empowerment for entry level IT to top talent and upper level candidates. Always embrace increase in responsibilities; exceed placement ratios; keep students motivated in hard times; help double growth of department; develop and nurture relationships with key accounts; design and conduct workshops.

Worked as a contract employee in various business environments such as:College Recruiter, Clorox Technical Center, Pleasanton, CA Acted as key contact to lead and track candidates though the recruitment process. Conducted needs analysis, marketed and coordinated in-house interviews and on-campus events. Designed and facilitated focus group of past recruits to gain insight on effective recruiting practices.Business Manager, Advent Consulting Group, Dublin, CA Provided consulting and services to companies implementing formal quality management systems compliant to ISO 9000, SOP’s and or FDA/GMP. Targeted industries were Medical Device, Communications, Hi-Tech, Transportation, PCB and Construction. Major clients were Target Therapeautics, Chiron, Pacific Bell, Simpson Strong Tie, OOCL and Toshiba. Responsible for all aspects of financial controls including: financial reports, P&L, cash flow analysis, taxes, projections and budgets, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, contract negotiation, employee benefits and payroll administration. Co-authored a Business Plan for SBA loan purposes and monitored ISO 9000 Lead auditor training.Substitute Teacher for Groton-Dunstable Regional Schools

Sell inventory and accounts receivable credit lines to the MIS & wine industries for financing product to their dealers. Developed and nurtured relationships with key manufacturer accounts such as Apple Computer, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, Sun Microsystems, Samsung, and Toshiba. Marketing rep at trade shows. Always exceeded customer expectations and budget aspirations. Trainer for sales development, customer service, communications, professional development, time management, and business writing. Develop and or facilitate soft skills and proprietary software training. Create and roll out Management by Objective initiative.