• Develops and executes a comprehensive training strategy aligned with the company’s strategic goals and objectives• Designs and oversees the creation of training materials, workshops, and e-learning modules that foster employee growth and organizational excellence• Identifies and manages relationships with internal and external instructors, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of their programs• Measures the effectiveness of training programs using various metrics and feedback mechanisms, adjusting strategies to improve outcomes as needed• Provides guidance and support to managers and employees on career development, performance improvement, and leadership skills.• Develops and implements a people analytics strategy that supports business objectives and drives organizational insights as it relates to employees performance and engagement.• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets HR data to identify trends, forecast future needs, and support decision-making processes• Creates and presents detailed reports on key HR metrics, such as employee engagement, turnover rates, and training ROI, to senior leadership• Uses data-driven insights to recommend actionable improvements in HR policies, training programs, and overall organizational development• Oversees the implementation and utilization of people analytics tools and platforms, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.• Ensures all data handling practices comply with legal standards and maintain the highest level of confidentiality• Works closely with HR partners, business leaders, and other departments to identify training needs and align people analytics with organizational goals• Supports organizational change initiatives by providing data-driven insights and facilitating training that aids in smooth transitions.

• Full P&L and management responsibility for the Training and Development Department• Management of in-house and outsourced subject matter experts that develop and deploy learning programs in an effective, comprehensive, and professional manner• Research and implementation of a Learning Management System (LMS) resulting in a reduction of travel for all subject matter experts• Coaches and consults employees at all levels of the organization on learning solutions for career development • Coordination of knowledge and skills gap analysis for each department throughout the organization• Designed adult learning road maps and curriculum used in onboarding, compliance, governance, job skills and business initiatives training. • Administration of employee assessments that measure job and cultural/positional fit• Conceived, created, and implemented the Leadership Development Program /Succession Planning System that provides a path to management for high potential employees• Creation of a Sales Leadership Program that focuses on applying leadership competencies/coaching skills for those in a sales management role• Formation of the Diversity and Inclusion program with an emphasis on cultural awareness and includes relevant examples from within the organization• Analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of eLearning projects• Development and execution of the Piedmont Plastics on-boarding system• Managed the team responsible for the development of an Internship and Management training program for recent graduates (RISE)

Established and implemented programs designed to enhance the Piedmont Plastics online presence. Additionally, was responsible for researching and employing new technologies that improved communication with customers and throughout the organization. • Developed the corporate online strategy • Managed the development of websites and the implementation of new forms of technology• Implemented affiliate programs and partnership marketing/content programs to increase website traffic and customer acquisition with key Piedmont Plastics Suppliers

Developed and executed marketing programs to help the organization meet long term growth objectives while managing a team of seven marketing assistants. This position’s primary responsibility was to create sales and business development opportunities for the Piedmont Plastics branches, while identifying and delivering value to its customers. • Managed and coordinated all marketing, advertising and promotional staff (as well as their activities )• Completed market research to determine requirements for existing and future products/ branches • Developed and executed marketing plans and projects for new and existing products • Monitored, reviewed and reported on all marketing activity and its return on investment• Established and maintained the Marketing budget

The position was responsible for the generation of market research, both geographic and market specific, as well as the creation of dynamic Crystal Reports on existing business. • Corporate trainer for safety and computer software programs • Developed four color and two color brochures, both in-house (using Adobe Creative Suites) and though outside resources• Generated market research, both geographic and market specific