Strategic Business Partner - Engagement and Retention Catalyst. Leads the firms Talent Development department in the assessment of organizational needs and performance. Plans and executes design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services to facilitate professional growth engagement and continuous improvement of firm members.

Julie is a strategic talent development and learning and professional development practitioner with over 23 years of experience working with a focus on growing human potential.At Calibre CPA Julie leads the creation of core talent development processes including leadership development and professional learning to align individual performance with the firm mission and values including tasks such as: •Provide thought leadership in identifying, designing, implementing, and facilitating developmental learning solutions including preparing team members for future roles and increasing effectiveness in current roles;•Work with business leaders and HR Business Partners and to provide support for organizational transformation and change; provides training that proactively prepares leaders and their teams to navigate through change;•Communicate the culture and directs it towards improved results by incorporating key cultural and strategic messages into all talent development programs;•Leads CPE Compliance and CPA Education requirements in partnership with NASBA and other related bodies;Specialties: Growing human potential; developing effective leaders; encouraging growth in human enterprises; building a learning organization from the ground floor; compliance adherence; emotional intelligence and wellness in leadership; growing emerging leaders.

Ms. Kirsch is currently the Director of Program Development for more than 2400 employees at CohnReznick, an accounting and consulting firm in Bethesda, MD. During this time, she's partnered with Firm Leadership and Operational Executives in strategic design, development and execution of learning programs and educational technologies, working to build the learning brand through the creation of unique and innovative employee experiences such as assessment and engagement programs, culture and Hi-Potential programs, management and leadership development for succession planning, and development of core competencies and experiential and growth based learning opportunities. During her time at CohnReznick, Ms. Kirsch led the efforts to: - Create organizational development philosophy and supporting initiatives in partnership with senior management. - Create and implement effective learning strategies focused on business initiatives including identifying, analyzing and prioritizing development needs; implementing appropriate training solutions; and evaluating impact for essential skills- Partner with firm leadership to design management/leadership course curriculum and establish a Management and Leaderhip Development program. - Guide the exchange of relevant information/ideas with diverse groups to meet defined company and client objectives and goals.- Develop plans for research and evaluation projects related to approved program models and learning programs.- Develop and implement concepts and standard operating procedure (SOP); establish training program procedures and guidelines; enforce regulatory and compliance procedures and develop firm Continuing Professional Education standards.

Participate in ongoing internal process improvement, including development of instructional design processes, procedures, and templates for internal professionals and external client consultation projects. Lead project design and development effort for Sales Boot Camp, Train the Trainer, Introduction to Consulting Skills curriculum, New Hire Orientation programs. Utilize adult learning theory and instructional systems design methodologies to customize inventive solutions to internal and external client business needs. Design and facilitate fully interactive on-line learning events using industry-standard e-learning to provide consultants, field engineers, and other remote personnel with live, interactive learning, supporting product releases and enhancements. Project-managed multiple SME teams to develop highly customized training/learning tools in client software programs. Partner with line managers to identify staff development needs. Develop targeted training curriculums and events, and deliver content to clients and internal professionals.Implement post training program follow-up, and provide on-the-job skill application guidance to the line.

Design and develop professional programs for Business Unit external clients in Financial and Technology Industries. Facilitate workshops, group discussions, and curriculum for Software Development Processes, Corporate Human Resources, Telecommunications services and processes, Quality Assurance, Best Practices, and Internet technology. Devise learning strategies. Examine business processes, work setting, and characteristics of learners, technology, and the process of change management for effective delivery of courseware. Translate business-driven requirements into curriculum utilizing instructional design techniques. Develop targeted training curriculums and events, and deliver content to clients and internal professionals. Implement post training program follow-up, and provide on-the-job skill application guidance to the line.

Deliver employee development programs, processes, and training. Directly supervise staff in daily responsibilities for Training and Quality Assurance Department. Interview, coach, and train Training and Quality Department staff. Supervise and consult in hiring and termination of staff. Monitor employees on performance, achievement of quality standards and goals. Organize and conduct two-week learning programs for newly hired employees. Conduct skills enhancement and new project training classes. Aid in design and development of programs with account management and the Training and Quality Department.