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Facilitate virtual and face to face workshops for CCL clients.

Provide consulting services for all aspects of mentoring for organizations seeking to augment learning & development efforts for their talent.

Drive the strategy and lead a team of learning consultants to execute learning and development initiatives across 3M’s largest operation (Canada & the United States) resulting in the first dedicated team for employees based in the United States. Create alignment and consistency for employees during a significant period of reorganization as the two countries become one area. Consult with stakeholders in the area to understand skill gaps in their organization and designed solutions using existing curriculum, or partnering with instructional design resources, to close gaps and increase organizational production and efficiency.

Led a team who brought 3M’s high potential global leadership development programs to over 2,000 individuals annually, using creative and immersive learning curriculum to change behavior. Created alignment throughout the leadership ranks by actively recruiting and onboarding senior leaders as cohort champions. Provided one-on-one executive coaching to 3M leaders across the globe, focusing on their personal and professional development.

Accelerated the professional development of 3M’s Consumer Business Group’s global organization by creating custom high potential leadership development programming and working with senior business leaders to up-skill marketing and sales skills. Partnered closely with Consumer Business Group’s HR Business Partners to activate on programming and content relevant to the business. Core team member focused on developing 3M’s global “Top 200” program focused on driving shareholder value and developing 3M’s “game changers”.

Accountable for the skill development of 3M’s global marketing function. Partnered with subject matter experts to design content tied to a newly developed competency model. Consulted with topic owners on the learning strategy to develop marketers. Focused on developing strong performer support throughout the topical areas and drove that into the delivery of content and communications.

Responsible for designing and delivering training and communications focused on enhancing 3M employees knowledge regarding the risks associated with government contracting as well as mitigation actions.Worked with clients to understand their current knowledge base related to government, how they sold to the market. Developed customized learning plans. This role also included support, mostly communication, to the organizations Ethics and Compliance department.

Worked with program participants to assess needs related to development goals. Identified appropriate mentor to facilitate learning through a year long program. Recruited senior leaders in Fortune 500 companies to services as mentors in the program. Served as member of support team related to web delivered business education sessions. Assisted facilitators in the delivery of web seminars. Updated written content for participant site used by clients.

Created and conducted formal training for field management on HR related subject matters.Identified training needs and makes recommendations to appropriate field leadership team member.Collaborated with Corporate Training team to support employee development of the region. Provided coaching and counseling to field management team for 75+ store locations.Participated in annual performance review team with retail operations management. Responsible for preparing and guiding field management team within region on the process. Resolved employee relation issues by facilitating communication between employees and managers. Explained and interpreted policies, work rules and performance expectations for employees and managers.Recruited and interviewed candidates for Store Manager and District Manager roles. Provided lead HR support for newly developed region.

Consulted with organizational leadership regarding reorganization and restructuring decisions impacting employees. Implemented employment policy modification to ensure business needs were met and the company complied with federal and state regulations. Developed materials and content for HR Training with field managers. Delivered training in classroom setting and individual settings.Served as Project Manager and led a team of individuals to develop an eLearning training module resulting in the creation of web-based Sales Training program.Gathered and consolidated HR related data and analyzed its impact on the business. Implemented a behavior based interviewing process. Trained new managers on this process resulting in better hires and lower turnover. Created HR training toolkit and desk reference used in the field for new managers. Researched and implemented assessment tools used at hire to lower turnover and increase productivity. Educated 25 field managers on the purpose and use of the product. Led team of department heads facilitating the transition of large acquisition. Directed discussions and meetings to insure all elements of the transition proceed smoothly.Oversaw and provided counsel to 25 field managers on performance management and termination actions.Managed two recruiters and led recruiting efforts by developing the overall recruiting strategy.

Managed contract staff in the Minneapolis office.Provided employee relations to specific client groups.Worked with employees and management to ensure compliance with company policies. Delivered core staffing services to fill management opportunities within specific business units for all 14 states. Guided internal clients through interviews, selection process and salary negotiations.

Recruited and interviewed candidates for project based and long-term assignments for Imation Corporation. Selected as team member to develop behavior based interviewing used nationwide. Trained regional staff on the process. Worked with clients and employees to address and resolve all employee relation issues.