Learning is about application to real workplace opportunities, retention of knowledge thru training and transfer of knowledge or skill towards the larger organizational goals.Designer Learning utilizes systems to establish needs assessments and evaluations (ROI) to build a learning plan connected to organizational goals. We build programs to suit the needs of each organization we work with. We take a unique approach to getting to the core issues and working towards finding solutions… Show more Learning is about application to real workplace opportunities, retention of knowledge thru training and transfer of knowledge or skill towards the larger organizational goals.Designer Learning utilizes systems to establish needs assessments and evaluations (ROI) to build a learning plan connected to organizational goals. We build programs to suit the needs of each organization we work with. We take a unique approach to getting to the core issues and working towards finding solutions that work.We work with profit and non-for- profit organizations with a focus on face-to-face delivery and online learning. Designer Learning understands impactful training and works with organization partners to achieve strategic, sustainable, high level impact goals. Show less

Working alongside Executive team members, I was responsible for understanding, developing and implementing the Corporate Office succession strategy including performance management, talent management and corporate training of new processes to all Corporate team members. Interacting and collaborating with all levels of the Corporate Office from the CEO to department managers to support the succession strategy.

Responsible for developing and implementing employee development programs that align workforce with key business strategies & initiatives including organizational vision, mission and values. Working with all departments, leaders and team members with the focus was an enhancing company culture, enhancing departmental interaction and connecting team members with each other - creating a true team minded organization.

With a focus on both continual development of new and existing training programs and workshops, I also facilitate the following courses:Franklin Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The goal of the 7 Habits is to provide new practices, ways of thinking and ultimately new tools to becoming more effective in the areas of life that are most important and for which one wishes to become more effective. http://www.franklincovey.comSDI - Strength Deployment Inventory… Show more With a focus on both continual development of new and existing training programs and workshops, I also facilitate the following courses:Franklin Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The goal of the 7 Habits is to provide new practices, ways of thinking and ultimately new tools to becoming more effective in the areas of life that are most important and for which one wishes to become more effective. http://www.franklincovey.comSDI - Strength Deployment Inventory (Relationship Awareness Theory) The premise if SDI is a team based workshop which bring awareness to not only ourselves but also to our co-workers as to what truly brings us a sense of self worth. How we want to be valued. In other words, we expose our underlying motivations (why we behave the way we behave) so we understand ourselves better and ultimately begin to work more as a team. It gives us a language for which to relate to one other more effectively. www.strengthdeployment.com/Five Dysfunctions of a Team As written by Patrick Lencioni, the workshop provided is based on the levels of Five Dysfunctions any team could eventually find themselves in. This workshop is about bringing the team awareness as to the potential pitfalls of their team and what to be mindful to avoid falling into one or multiple of the Five Dysfunctions of a Team. This workshop is not about solving the dysfunctions in the session but giving the team tools to solve their areas of concern on their own and further issues down the road. http://www.tablegroup.com/pat/Management Essentials - customized for Birchwood Automotive Group This training tool is used to educate managers on eight key areas regarding the life cycle of an employee starting with Recruitment and ending with Off Boarding. This is a way for our HR team to empower our managers to be more effective HR professionals with their core team members. Show less

• Initiated, created and implemented HR department• Worked with franchisees across Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan• Assisted with overall growth and development of franchise from 5 locations to 26 locations• Assisted with design, content and development of online training programs for employees and franchisees• Facilitated company wide industry certified training program to all new staff members• Initiated, developed and provided content for franchise wide online… Show more • Initiated, created and implemented HR department• Worked with franchisees across Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan• Assisted with overall growth and development of franchise from 5 locations to 26 locations• Assisted with design, content and development of online training programs for employees and franchisees• Facilitated company wide industry certified training program to all new staff members• Initiated, developed and provided content for franchise wide online information system: SharePoint• Developed and implemented recruitment and selection policies and processes• Created and implemented franchise operations manuals, management manuals and staff manuals• Developed and implemented company wide Workplace Health and Safety manuals• Developed additional company wide resources when required• Conducted onsite location visits to ensure staff and business were running according to policy• Worked closely with franchisees on employee development, recruitment, selection and interviewing process• Assisted with development and content of company website. Assisted with ongoing updates as required• Assisted with and budgeted annual company marketing initiatives• Provided guidance to franchisees on disciplinary action where required• Negotiated with distributors and suppliers on a consistent basis• Developed and maintained employee data base to ensure up to date certifications• Effectively created and communicated presentations to entire franchise system• Organized and facilitated company wide events• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with all levels of franchise Show less