Barbara Chilton, Mba Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Pleasanton, Ca

Responsible for meeting the foundational management development needs of 265,000+ employeecompany; partner with 14 divisions to meet local needs.Created a program for district managers to build partnerships and learn operational differencesacross newly merged company resulting in increased speed to proficiency post-mergerDesigned system conversion training curriculum for 12 retail positions resulting in successfulconversion of first 49 store division; streamlined curriculum for future conversion of 800+ storesDeveloped train-the-trainer to build training and change management skills for store conversions

Pleasanton, Ca

Managed high potential program; designed, developed, and delivered director/vice president leadership development programs; conducted 360 feedback interpretation and individual development planningManaged 12-month accelerated development program for high-potential directors (pre/post 360assessment; executive facilitation; VP coaches; action learning)Continuously improved program resulting in aggregate improvement in 17 of 18 leadershipcompetencies and 40% promotion rate: modified selection process to identify diverse candidates;improved individual development planning accountability; increased manager involvementConsulted with HR business partners and succession planning team to provide solutions for highpotential employee retention and development

Pleasanton, Ca

Responsible for new manager development program and supported development of all corporateemployees; conducted train-the-trainers and certifications for Zenger Folkman FUEL feedback modelDesigned, developed, and delivered new manager development program; partnered with divisionsto modify content for retail; conducted train-the-trainers resulting in a consistent leadershipframework across 180,000+ employee companyDeveloped competency builders – a set of self-paced tools to assess and develop leadershipcompetencies providing leadership development tools for all levels of the 180,000+ employeepopulation (leaders and individual contributors)Managed project team resulting in improved engagement survey results around development;created “THANK University” to teach leaders how to provide effective positive feedback

Castro Valley, Ca

Managed financials; performed cost analysis; assisted in bidding process; created contracts; managed customer communication; scheduled projects; processed payroll and workers’ compensation reportingTransitioned from contract labor resulting in $60,000 savings while increasing employee wages

Hayward, Ca

Managed performance management process and system (mid/year-end performance reviews,succession planning); influenced/implemented retention initiatives; supported high potential developmentManaged mid/year-end performance review process (timelines, communication, systemsupport/issue resolution, coordination with compensation, system/process enhancements) for20,000+ employees at stores, distribution centers, and headquartersExecuted engagement survey, analyzed results, defined focus areas, created strategy for focusgroups, led subsequent action planning, and follow-up communicationDeveloped and implemented company-wide communication program to facilitate upwardcommunication serving as an invaluable tool to address employee concerns during uncertainty

Hayward, Ca

Managed merchandise planning training team; facilitated manager training program, professionaldevelopment, and team building sessions; built relationships with client group, IT, and vendorsManaged team responsible for training merchandise planning organization including analysttraining program which provided entry-level talent for merchandising organizationSupported rapid implementation and change management of entire suite of systems through allphases (from establishing system requirements to end user training) in nine monthsDeveloped team’s capability to learn, design, and deliver new systems training; adapt analysttraining program to newly converted systems immediately following implementation

Hayward, Ca

Managed analyst training program (seven multi-week programs per year); led manager training program (HR, leadership and coaching skills); developed existing and system enhancement trainingMentored three training specialists to prepare them for facilitation and course developmentDeveloped strong partnerships with client group, IT, Inventory Management, and other operatingcompanies to develop/update training and revise training environment

Mba

Bs, Business Adminstration - Marketing Management