Cara Danielson Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Accountable for key client relationships, leading the design/ development and facilitation of customized solutions. Primary focus is strategic and organization planning, leadership development, team effectiveness, culture, change and transformation for leaders at all levels and across all industries.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Reported to Managing Partner responsible for learning products, technology and services.Developed, drove and implemented ICOM Organizational Strategy for Toronto. Strategized and implemented Learning Roadmap design for ICOM client portfolio.Served as consultant, which entailed the design, development, and integration of blended learning strategies. Included the following: assessment, eLearning, instructor-led, virtual learning, learning transfer activities, and measurement… Show more Reported to Managing Partner responsible for learning products, technology and services.Developed, drove and implemented ICOM Organizational Strategy for Toronto. Strategized and implemented Learning Roadmap design for ICOM client portfolio.Served as consultant, which entailed the design, development, and integration of blended learning strategies. Included the following: assessment, eLearning, instructor-led, virtual learning, learning transfer activities, and measurement strategies that demonstrated performance improvements.Acted as thought leader on emerging trends, as well as People and Culture best practices.Led implementation of new design methodologies and process for internal learning teams, such as instructional designers, project managers, and developers.Led solution development, pricing and proposals that aligned to solving business problems. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Reported to Vice President of HR Programs. Led, coached, mentored, and supported team of 12 members. Achieved the following: 2012 Horizon Interactive eLearning Award (Achieved Gold for product knowledge Fall 2012 Innovation Campaign); won eight 2015 Brandon Hall awards for Learning Excellence and Best Advance in Employee Engagement in categories of Onboarding, Core Learning, Blended Learning, Learning Technology and Recognition Strategies.Partnered with business and HR Business… Show more Reported to Vice President of HR Programs. Led, coached, mentored, and supported team of 12 members. Achieved the following: 2012 Horizon Interactive eLearning Award (Achieved Gold for product knowledge Fall 2012 Innovation Campaign); won eight 2015 Brandon Hall awards for Learning Excellence and Best Advance in Employee Engagement in categories of Onboarding, Core Learning, Blended Learning, Learning Technology and Recognition Strategies.Partnered with business and HR Business Partners to identify and develop talent management strategies, gaps, and processes to support business unit specific initiatives.Developed, drove, and implemented Strategic Learning and Development programs aligned to capability needs across Canadian Tire family of companies, which included Canadian Tire Financial Services.Designed and developed Talent Development Programs for front line leaders through executives, which included High Potential Development.Completed ongoing assessments of current programs and recommended solutions to optimize design, costs, and utilization, as well as scorecards that monitored effectiveness of talent programs utilizing Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation model.Served as thought leader on talent management emerging trends and next practices making recommendations to Executive team to incorporate into future roadmap.Handled the development, support, and sustainment of Employee Engagement initiatives and Enterprise Recognition programs. Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

Developed and implemented a comprehensive Talent Management Strategy that delivered business results and enhanced performance levelsSupported the CEO and Executive Team with an organizational development strategy which resulted in creation of the company's Mission, Vision and Values. Supported rollout of strategy in CEO Roadshows.Developed and implemented comprehensive learning solutions for:- Health and Safety Training- Technical and Professional Development-… Show more Developed and implemented a comprehensive Talent Management Strategy that delivered business results and enhanced performance levelsSupported the CEO and Executive Team with an organizational development strategy which resulted in creation of the company's Mission, Vision and Values. Supported rollout of strategy in CEO Roadshows.Developed and implemented comprehensive learning solutions for:- Health and Safety Training- Technical and Professional Development- Leadership Development Designed, developed and implemented employee development initiatives:- Change Management framework- Team Member Engagement Surveys and action plans- Performance Management Framework- Employee Health and Wellness Programs- HRIS Implementation- LCMS/LMS implantation- Recognition Strategy- Learning and Engagement programsLed compliance training project for annual maintenance 6 week shutdown for 5000+ employees. Achieved 100% compliance and 200% on KPIs Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

Supported Strategy, Development and Metrics for Customer Solutions Delivery team in AlbertaEstablished and created a Development Program Management Office utilizing 6 Sigma methodologies to identify what projects to prioritizeDevelopment of Senior Leaders Strategy presentations as well as CSD monthly scorecardSponsored and developed the Leadership and Diversity ProgramsDevelopment and implementation of online Performance Management toolLed payroll… Show more Supported Strategy, Development and Metrics for Customer Solutions Delivery team in AlbertaEstablished and created a Development Program Management Office utilizing 6 Sigma methodologies to identify what projects to prioritizeDevelopment of Senior Leaders Strategy presentations as well as CSD monthly scorecardSponsored and developed the Leadership and Diversity ProgramsDevelopment and implementation of online Performance Management toolLed payroll function for CSD AlbertaLead coached and mentored 50 frontline and 13 Management professionals Show less

Early Childhood Education And Teaching

Associate'S Degree, Associate Arts In Music

Certificate Of Leadership Excellence

Six Sigma - Green Belt

High School, Advanced Diploma, 12