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Portland, Or, Us

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

-Develop and execute a strategic enterprise learning and development roadmap aligned with the organizational goals and objectives.-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify learning needs and design effective training programs to address skill gaps and enhance employee performance.-Manage the end-to-end learning cycle, including needs assessment, content creation, program delivery, and evaluation.-Implement best practices in learning methodologies, instructional design, and technology platforms to create engaging and impactful learning experiences.-Oversee the management of learning management systems (LMS) and other learning technologies to ensure seamless delivery and tracking of training initiatives.-Partner with subject matter experts, external vendors, and industry partners to curate or develop relevant content and resources.-Foster a culture of continuous learning and development by promoting employee participation in training programs and providing ongoing support and coaching.-Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs through feedback, assessments, and metrics to measure the impact on employee performance and business outcomes.-Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative learning solutions to continuously enhance the effectiveness and relevance of our learning programs.-Collaborate with HR leadership to integrate learning and development initiatives with other HR functions, such as talent management, performance management, and succession planning.- Support Manage a team of learning professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure the successful execution of learning programs.

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

- Director level position supporting 21 direct reports and over 2000 employees total including end to end P&L management, talent development, and Human Resources experience- Cross-functional partnerships resulting in launching and scaling national pilots and company leading profitability- Created and scaled diversity-based women in leadership program resulting in company leading diversity amongst leaders- Analyzed key metrics and developed actionable solutions to close gaps, reduce operational deficiencies Developed and managed team with over 1000 team members and 600 Million in annual sales- Built and maintained successful teams, directing, motivating and developing leaders that contributed to top quartile annualresults and exceeding targets for key growth areas- Analyzed key metrics and developed actionable solutions to close gaps, reduce operational deficiencies and financial risks- Cultivated trust, empowerment and personal accountability virtues to build successful business cultures including market leading engagement scores and growth (87/100) on employee satisfaction index- Prepared monthly and quarterly executive reports using operational, output and revenue data

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

- Develop, implement, and deliver against regional sales strategy while supporting and leading a diverse work force including multi-unit leaders, general managers, assistant managers, and supervisors. - Create an outstanding employee experience while balance profitable results through a customer centric point of view.- Manage vendor relationships to develop strategic partnerships and deliver on joint priorities- Piloted launched and scaled national membership program resulting in recurring revenue and increased customer loyalty

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

- Company leading (4th overall) performance through a customer centric point of view. - Hire, develop, and retain engaged teams of 100+ employees that balance the demands of retail customer service and sales. Created an outstanding employee experience leading to one of the highest engagement scores in the company- Total business ownership including P&L management with .com business fulfillment.

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

- Manage end to end P&L - Direct and lead a diverse work force including 4 assistant managers and 9 supervisors- Create an outstanding employee experience leading to one of the highest engagement scores in the company - Drive profitable results through a customer centric point of View.