Sarah Simmons, M.S., Sphr Email & Phone Number

655 K Street Nw, Washington, D.C.

● Spearheaded creation of the Learning & Development Department and expansion of internal programs● Acts as OD advisor to leadership and facilitates initiatives across the organization● Oversees all internal training operations including: strategy development, planning, budgeting, communications, change management, administration, design & development, evaluation & measurement, facilitation● Lead organizational needs assessment and development of Organizational Learning Strategy in alignment with business strategy; Update annually in collaboration with Leadership Team; Serve as strategic HR Partner to Organizational Strategic Planning Teams● Support and partner with Senior Director of Talent Management and Chief Human Resources Officer to lead implementation of strategic HR initiatives across the organization: strategic workforce planning, development planning, performance management, calibration, succession planning, talent sharing culture; Responsible for project management, change leadership, and communications● Lead implementation of new Learning Management System; Regularly collaborate with HRIS team on implementation of various talent management support systems● Designed, developed, and implemented supervisor development and leadership development programs● Advise Leadership Team on team culture, design and facilitate customized retreats, teambuilding, and development events● Provide change management and project management support to strategic HR initiatives

Bethesda, Md

Oversaw implementation of company-wide talent development/management and employee training programsResponsible for overall management and administration of Clark Corporate University (CCU), Leadership Development Programs and Education Assistance Program; Monitored and evaluated program and training effectiveness through metrics tracking and analysisAssessed employee company-wide developmental needs and drove training initiatives to educate, enhance performance, and improve the overall productivity of the organizationCollaborated with Business Leadership, HR Business Partners, and HR functional experts to ensure programs support business success and growthWorked with subject matter experts to design training courses and programs; Coordinated with instructors and content developers and oversaw implementation of all trainingDesigned and implemented new core curriculum as well as new leadership/management focused curriculumEstablished a marketing and communication plan to enhance the strength of the CCU brand and increase employee participation in training programs

Fairfax, Va

Training and Employee Engagement: Supported all training needs of the Recruiting and Workforce Planning department•Conducted needs analysis and determined recruiter training needs; Provided training on a group and individual basis in support of recruiting goals to improve both individual and department performance•Developed documents such as guides and standard operating proceedures manual to support recruiting organization•Facilitated New Hire Orientation training on a weekly basis; Followed up and provided “first year experience” in order to improve first year attrition rates (average 20-30 new hires per week)•Trained over 5,000 users in new Applicant Tracking System (Taleo); Change management; Conducted needs assessment, designed training, scheduled and implemented both live and virtual training opportunities•General promotion of department programs; Increased employee and manager awareness; Strategically partnered with business groups to enhance program effectiveness for each unique audienceInternship Program Manager: responsible for recruiting/hiring/onboarding and professional development of all interns; work directly with internship managers to create internship positions, maintain funding, and transition into full time careers for studentsCollege Hiring Program Manager: workeded with recruiting team and managers to strategically source candidates for entry level positions; Partnered and networked with various colleges and universities to maintain relationships that foster quality candidatesEmployee Referral Program Manager (2011): Program solicited qualified candidate recommendations from current employees in order to support sourcing and recruiting efforts and rewarded those employees who made successful referrals•Managed $200,000+ budget•Tracked and processed bonus awards•Created and implemented program policy•Promoted awareness of program and improved employee participation (42% of CACI’s annual hires came from referral program)

Gaithersburg, Md

•Managed New Employee Programs (including on-boarding, orientation, and engagement/retention activities)•Managed Intern Program (including hiring, professional development and conversion to full-time employees) •Created more efficient and centralized new employee on-boarding process for HR to follow •In response to increasing virtual environment, designed and implemented a Virtual NEO Program as well as created a New Employee Website for remotely located or virtual new hires •Responsible for tracking and analysis of New Employee Opinion Surveys and attrition data •Assisted with reduction in workforce (RIF) planning and voluntary severance program

The Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) is a two-year rotational leadership program within the field of human resources. Participants are prepared for the challenges of incorporating human resources strategies in a way that will add value to business performance. In addition to rotational assignments, participants gain exposure to executive leadership mentors, complete strategic projects, attend professional conferences, participate in technical training programs and recieve certifications within the field.Rotation 1: Workforce Strategy and Organizational Planning, King of Prussia, PA (June 2007 - June 2008)Rotation 2: Leadership and Organizational Development, Corporate Headquarters, Bethesda, MD (June 2008-June 2009)

Training and Development Assistant: Assisted department with all employee training programs (managed LMS, event planning, preparation, scheduling, providing customer service, tracking attendance, data entry, etc.); Conducted training program analysis, assessed effectiveness, and made recommendations for change accordingly; Initiated an Organizational Health and Safety Compliance and Prevention Program; Developed and implemented marketing and communication plans for training department.Special Assignments: Worked under Special Assistant to the President on community outreach and diversity initiatives; Planned special events such as Appreciate Diversity Month, JMU Job Shadow Day, community outreach programs and seminars; Served on Public Safety Analysis and Improvement Program BoardRecruitment Assistant: Assisted with full cycle recruitment processes; Tracked completion of government required recruiting records and onboarding documents; Assisted with transition from paper file to online applicant tracking system; Provided customer service to employees and applicants

Executive Certificate, Institute For Transformational Leadership, Organization Development & Change Leadership

M.S., Human Resources Development And Adult Learning, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Coursework Focus: Organizational Development, Adult Learning Principles, Instructional Design, Organizational and Group Dynamics.

B.B.A., Management And Human Resources, Minor In Learning And Development, Graduated Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Society for Human Resource Management, Student Advisory.