Melissa Sitzmann Email & Phone Number

Colorado, United States

London, United Kingdom

Managed three external assessment providers to support the selection process of the global senior leadership talent ensuring selected members meet the potential future leadership required in the organization.Supported emerging markets talent leaders across Latin America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and emerging Europe to develop a pipeline of local national talent supporting HSBC’s growth strategy. Collaborated on the creation of global talent management and succession planning strategies and drive the implementation globally. Undertook market research and trend analysis of the external environment / competitors and other relevant comparisons.Provided analysis of progress against internal measures and benchmarks to ensure the impact of various initiatives is having the desired business result.

Talent Specialist that delivers consistent implementation of the HSBC resourcing-led talent strategy through the facilitation of business and function talent reviews and succession planning support. Consult with the Business and HR Generalists to create development solutions that are business relevant, meet the commercial needs of segments, and falls within reasonable financial constraints. Support the global International Manager (IM) program by collaborating with the Business, HR Generalists and IM Management team to support internal recruitment of new candidates as well as placement of current IMs into North America.

Orchestrated and supervised the recruitment, performance, development, and placement of participants into a National Sales Manager Development Program. Organized, communicated, and managed a mentor program designed to pair high--potential employees with Senior Executives across the Region. Led a two-person facilitation team responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing operational, entry-level, and general management developmental programs.

Responsible for the coordination and management of various Learning and Development projects from conception to implementation requiring superior time management, communication and organizational skills. Remotely led a team of four Learning and Development Managers and five Learning and Development Specialists responsible for a 16-state region.

Management of a team of 50 sales employees across eight offices in two states ensuring profitable growth in sales gain through loan origination and customer retention.

Supervised the Learning and Development function within a Retail Branch Division consisting of over 100 employees. Responsiblities included designing and implementing training programs and the development, delivery, and communication of monthly reporting.

Managed largest retail branch in the Unites States and led seven sales associates and achieved two consecutive Company-wide annual Circle of Excellence and Leadership Award, awarded to only 1% of the Branch Manager population.

Bs, Biology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Delta

Professional Teacher Certification, Secondary Education And Teaching

Endorsements in Secondary Science