Dr. Iris Ware, Phd, Mair, Lpa, Hcs, Cpt, Los Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Michigan, Us

After an absence of more than eight years without any formalized training and development function, lead the design, development and integration of the Talent Development and Performance Management function into the city's operations supporting 9,000+ employees. Design and develop the organizational strategy, team creation and integration, related process and policy execution using lean methodology. Champion the following organizational drivers to support KPI's: Human Capital Strategy, Talent Development, Capacity and Continuous Improvement, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development and Evaluation and Measurement. Including, but not limited to:restructuring of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Human Resources, and the Department of Innovation and Technology (IT); ERP, HRIS, and LMS Implementation training strategy; Performance Management and Evaluation development implementation and execution; Applicant tracking sourcing, acquisition and implementation to support enterprise-wide recruiting and selection for all restructuring efforts; redesigning, development and implementation of New Employee Orientation. Sourcing, Engaging and Managing multiple supplier groups and teams to support organizational strategy. Successfully Internally developed and implemented Competency-Based and Strategically Aligned enterprise-wide programs and initiatives to drive internal sustainability and measurable ROI, including but not limited to: City-Wide New Employee Orientation, Performance Management, 10 Module Supervisor Training Program, Employee Mediation Program, The Public Administration Academy (K-12 career exploration program and role-specific training matrices, and certification programs.

 Consult with clients to determine the required intervention, instructional strategies to produce results. Conduct needs assessments and analysis to determine performance improvement and training interventions to address performance gaps. Design, develop and deliver various public and onsite organizational trainings, workshops and interventions to optimize individual and organizational performance and outcomes, for various public and private-sector organizations.

Detroit, Mi, Us

Design, develop and implement HR and Learning & Development programs, policies and procedures for this new Ford motor company supplier. Including: development of HR policies, procedures, training programs and employee development in alignment with TS16949 and EMS1400, line balance, role-based curricular, Supervisory and leadership training and the UAW bargaining agreement.

Support the Education Division strategy development and program implementation including by not limited to: TEPS Annual Youth/Teen Job and Career Fair for homeless teen moms, Employee Handbook and HR policy development, reading programs with local school districts and Willing, Able and Ready (WAR) re-entry programs for ex-offenders.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Designed, developed, implemented and evaluated the SOAR (Student Orientation and Readiness Program), a four-week summer and year-round training and development intervention. Developed 32 workshops, 17 weekly career development interventions and an academic curriculum to align the program with State of Michigan, Cristo Rey Network, employer and student worker performance needs. Manage performance reviews, program metrics, student employability skill building and onsite coaching. Proposed and receive grant funds from the Allstate Foundation to support student development..

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Appointed to Lead the learning and development function during the Daimler/Chrysler transition. Achieved a 33% reduction in learning and development expenditures. Structured and established the Learning and Development organization function including all policies and procedures after the DaimlerChrysler organizational separation. Managed and led a diverse team of local and international training and project managers, while reporting to the Vice-President of Human Resources for North and South American operations. Streamlined all phases HRD employee lifecycle for the US, Canada, and Latin America.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Managed the performance evaluation and talent management process for all executive and vice-president positions including performance appraisals, compensations, and bonus alignment and succession planning. Directed and managed the global compliance requirements including diversity and Title VII. Extensive domestic, international, and global collaboration and team-building experience.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Managed the design, development, and execution of all functional and job-specific curricula for various departments. Managed global, international, domestic remote, local, and virtual teams. Managed domestic and international instructional design and training teams and projects. Managed and supported the cross-country mobilization, transition, and restructuring of business operations. Researched, designed, developed, and introduced global training standards for the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Developed, executed, and delivered a global training measurement strategy. Conducted individual career and performance counseling sessions. Designed, developed, introduced, implemented, and managed the needs assessment methodology, reporting, ROI, feedback, and recommendation execution process.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Managed the program and participant rotations and program completions. Monitored tracked and made program recommendations. Managed evaluations and talent management processes for global rotations. Extensive domestic, international, and global collaboration and team-building experience.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Supported all phases of employee learning and development. Extensive domestic, international, and global collaboration and team-building experience.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Supported program applications, participant screening, and intake. Validated requirements for acceptance, monitored rotations, and reported performance measures for the global leadership development program. Extensive domestic, international, and global collaboration and team-building experience

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Directed the labor and union relations functions for several locations. Reduced union grievances by 66% within three months. Successfully represented the organization for special arbitration proceedings and other HR-related legal matters: EEOC, unemployment hearings and employee suspensions and terminations. Administered bonus, annual increase and merit planning processes. Executed diversity initiatives, reporting and support awareness and management of sensitive issues.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Administrative And Organizational Studies - Learning Design And Technology

Harvard University Division Of Continuing Education, Design Thinking Workshop

Certification, Lean Office And Service

Master Of Arts (Ma), Employment And Labor Relations

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communications - Advertising And Human Resource Management

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies