Barrett Evans Email & Phone Number

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

I lead Ford’s Corporate Learning & Leadership Development team, and together, we enable the performance of Ford colleagues around the globe. Here's a few examples of current work in our portfolio… - Translating corporate strategy into meaningful learning experiences that drive change and build culture - Creating transformative moments to create transformational people leaders who fully realize their potential impact – developing capability and building capacity - Embracing AI and ML tech as we change the way we work - Recognizing skills as the future currency of careers, we are experimenting with ways for both employees and the organization to benefit from skill transparency and development - Reimagining the onboarding experience for Ford colleagues around the world – reducing time to competency while increasing commitment and connection. - Putting the power of coaching to work across the organization – leading internal coaching circles and partnering with best-in-class coaching providers – a multi-faceted approach to surround talent with support - Building workforce development programs with our manufacturing partners to support greenfield operations in battery electric vehicle production. Working together with leaders in education and government, we’re building pathways that produce highly skilled workers who will help us realize our battery electric vehicle goals

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Enabling organizational transformation through learning - turning business strategy into development moments.

New York, Ny, Us

As Director in charge of the Leadership Institute, I drove Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s flagship development programs for high-potential leaders, implementing and growing diverse and high-performing talent pipeline initiatives. I regularly administered performance assessment tools, leadership programs, experiential learning opportunities and classroom instruction. I also managed relationships with internal coaches and external coaching providers, including: AiiR, BetterUp, MDA Leadership Consulting and CCL.Here are some of the ways I’ve made positive contributions to business growth:➥ I deployed meaningful coaching insights to inform development programs and demonstrate ROI, impacting over 20K salaried associates.➥ I implemented an innovative learning experience platform with Degreed, managing full project life cycle; including RFP/RFQ selection, technical implementation, site/content design, planning, launch, marketing and adoption. I secured a multi-million dollar contract for implementation and achieved 60% platform adoption in just 20 days, well ahead of the 90 day target.➥ I launched a multi-cultural leadership development program (MOSAIC) to attract and retain top quality diverse talent; selecting and training 50+ diverse participants, gleaning lessons on inclusivity, and applying to the broader organization. This resulted in an 80%+ YoY retention rate for diverse talent.➥ I successfully aligned leadership training with Macy’s business goals and strategies, developing meaningful solutions to address business challenges.➥ Through coaching and the development of custom solutions, I played an instrumental role in strengthening the leadership capabilities of senior executives to achieve Macy’s strategic objectives. ➥ I facilitated leadership development in-person and virtual instruction.

New York, Ny, Us

As Director of Learning Solutions, I managed a dedicated team of learning strategy and technology experts to deliver educational solutions across the Macy’s enterprise. I set standards and governance for learning management processes and enterprise-wide learning technologies; consulting with business partners on learner needs to ensure end-users received best-in-class learning experiences.➥ I successfully achieved 100% transition to a centralized, communized and efficient compliance training approach in under 1 year. ➥ I ensured learning management programs and technologies were consistently aligned with the enterprise learning and development strategies for all facets of the business, including: logistics, finance, human resources, planning, merchandising, retail, technology and e-commerce.➥ I coordinated all learning management projects, developing implementation plans and managing deliverables, including: deployment, marketing, reporting and analytics.➥ I adopted an innovative and enterprise-wide mentorship matchmaking platform: mentoringatmacys.com; achieving over 1K registered users in the first 90 days of operation.➥ I was appointed to Macy’s Diversity Council.➥ I led multiple corporate give back initiatives.

New York, Ny, Us

I served as HR leader in charge of all Human Resources and employee engagement functions for Macy’s for the Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky regions from 2011 to 2014.➥ I led a team of 6 HR Managers to achieve store-line metric results and develop superior performance management and leadership skills.➥ I supervised HR operations for 2,000 + hourly and 125+ salaried executives.➥ I managed the seasonal influx of associates by hiring up to 1,000 additional associates.➥ I delivered a 100% fill rate for annual and seasonal job targets.➥ I monitored store-line HR processes, including talent analysis, retention, selection and recruitment initiatives.➥ I drove sales through adherence to selling cost standards, WOTC compliance, hiring goals fulfillment and execution of retention and succession strategies.➥ I supported stores by developing top associates and executive-level talent. ➥ I led responses to legal challenges, including arbitration, EEOC charges, subpoenas, wage and hour claims, and attorney letters; conducting internal investigations where appropriate.➥ I administered mid-year and annual performance appraisal processes and seasonal talent analyses. ➥ I participated in multiple task forces focused on in-store process improvements.➥ I ensured compliance with Macy's Code of Conduct and Local, State and Federal employment laws.➥ I received 6 MAGIC Awards, including the 2011 District Executive of the Year, Cincinnati and 2012 DDHR of the Year, Midwest Region.

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Bowling Green, Oh, Us

I had the privilege to serve as the Executive In Residence at Bowling Green State University for the Spring 2020 Semester.-Resource to students in the Fashion Merchandising program at BGSU.-On-campus lecture series, one-on-one student meetings, faculty consultations.

New York, Ny, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us