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Clifton, Nj, Us

Iselin, New Jersey, Us

• Responsible for evaluating employee development needs for the Americas region, developing, and implementing learning solutions to support overall learning strategy.• Build and maintain relationships with learning vendors to ensure program design aligns with learning strategy and identified competencies. Track and maintain budget for the region.• Work closely with HR and Business Leaders across the region to understand business challenges and proactively identify skill gaps and future needs.• Improved promotion and marketing of global and regional learning programs to maximize program participation.• Partner with global learning team to implement processes, procedures and consistent messaging on learning strategy and philosophy.• Partner with regional DE&I committee to identify learning solutions that support DE&I organizational goals.

Nj, Us

• Instructor for Human Resources Certificate Program covering all aspects of HR.

Newark, Nj, Us

• Manage LEAD1 Front Line Manager Program, including design and facilitation of instructor-led sessions and act as a resource to participants to ensure their success.• Project manager for incorporating new core competencies into the performance management process.• Manage 360 and Leadership Capabilities assessment process.

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• Designed and implemented a new core leadership development program for manager population, focused on building leadership capabilities and developing high-performing, diverse teams.• Updated performance management process, implementing a new rating scale to better define differentiation of performance.

Developed and executed the corporate Learning/Talent Development strategy in North America for approximately 2,000 employees with a focus on present and future talent needs. Collaborated with HR leaders and senior executives to ensure initiatives supported organizational business objectives.Accomplishments:• Assessed organizational learning needs, designing and implementing leadership and professional skills learning solutions. Achieved a 92% program satisfaction rating for an internally developed leadership program targeted at emerging leaders.• Drove the annual talent review process to identify critical roles, high potential employees, and succession management for the top 50 leaders in the organization.• Managed 360 assessment process, delivering feedback to individuals and developing action plans.• Served as the subject matter expert for annual performance management process, providing consulting for HR Leaders and employees through objective setting, training, and metrics reporting.• Managed annual learning and development budget of approximately $500K and saved over $20K annually by leveraging state-funded grant training for computer and professional skills programs.• Developed and implemented the first formal enterprise-wide mentoring program.• Partnered with talent acquisition, leading annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Corporate Scholars internship experience; ensured alignment with program goals.• Led D&I strategy with the D&I Council and implemented organizational training, Affirmative Action Planning, recruitment strategy for veterans and women, and mentored Business Resource Groups.

Accomplishments:• Achieved a 75% cost reduction on external vendors by designing and implementing an internal, competency-based Leadership Development Program for emerging leaders.• Implemented enterprise-wide Learning Management System (LMS) to expand training offerings. Improved process for delivering and tracking HR compliance training; increased completion rates to 100%.• Served as North American lead on global Talent Management Committee, driving alignment of talent development strategies across the organization and tracking development of key talent.

(Simultaneous role with L&D role) • Served as HR business partner for Idaho division of 100 employees (60% union).• Responsible for employee relations, recruitment, benefits, and talent development.• Partnered with Corporate Labor Relations on bargaining unit issues, including Collective Bargaining Agreement interpretation and employee disciplinary actions.

New York, Ny, Us

Accomplishments:• Developed and managed implementation of various employee programs, including technical training, professional skills development, and new hire onboarding.• Led a project team of 5 individuals to establish a global framework for onboarding new employees.

New York, Ny, Us

Accomplishments:• Designed and delivered behavior-based interviewing program to improve the way managers interviewed and assessed candidate qualifications.• Evaluated new hire performance during training and provided coaching and feedback to address developmental areas.

B.S., Business Administration - Finance/Marketing

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