Shannyn Burch Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

As the Head of Talent Development, I play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing essential components of our talent ecosystem. My responsibilities span a range of key functions, including overseeing onboarding processes, facilitating skills development initiatives, spearheading management and leadership development programs, optimizing performance enablement, guiding career pathing strategies, conducting talent calibration exercises, orchestrating succession planning efforts and leading change management initiatives. Additionally, I actively contribute as a participant in M&A deals, leveraging my expertise to navigate the intricate intersections of talent within organizational transitions.

Framingham, Massachusetts

As a strategic leader, I spearheaded the establishment of a robust talent development function, orchestrating the design and rollout of comprehensive competency frameworks. These frameworks served as the backbone for various programs including management and professional skill development, enhancing onboarding processes, and guiding performance management initiatives. I successfully sourced and integrated performance and learning management platforms, streamlining operations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, I led the transition to an automated annual performance review cycle and collaborated with HR Business Partners to execute a dynamic talent review cycle. Over a span of four years, I tripled the scope of learning and development initiatives, consistently achieving impressive average scores of 90% in perceived value, impact, and application.

Greater Boston Area

I spearheaded our talent strategy to align with our overarching business objectives, orchestrating high-impact engagements for high-potential talent with senior executives. Through meticulously designed and managed leadership programs, I accelerated the development of top talent, preparing them for elevated leadership roles and expanded responsibilities. This included the creation and implementation of global mentoring programs, where I led cross-functional teams to match mentors with mentees based on talent data and individual aspirations, fostering skill development and unlocking full potential.Partnering closely with stakeholders and HR Business Partners, I identified development needs and coached high-potential individuals globally to overcome challenges and chart accelerated growth paths. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in talent scouting, identifying internal candidates for key positions and facilitating seamless internal movement within our talent pipeline. These efforts resulted in tailored development solutions that not only addressed our capability needs but also directly supported our business strategy, driving sustainable growth and succession planning.

Greater Boston Area

- Offer thought leadership, guidance, and education to Executive Sponsors and the organization regarding - LGBTQ+ trends and impacts.- Consult with HR professionals and offer guidance on LGBTQ+ issues and challenges in the workplace.- Actively promote LGBTQ+ awareness throughout the organization.- Enhance the organization's visibility as an LGBTQ+ employer of choice.- Maintain a perfect score on the HRC CEI, recognized as LGBTQ+ Best Places to Work over 3 consecutive years.- Collaborate with customers to sponsor local LGBTQ+ community events.

Boston, Ma

- Coach, develop, and manage learning programs, guiding learners throughout the program lifecycle.- Facilitate diverse learning programs and "train the trainer" sessions for HR Business Partners.- Manage program calendar and deliverables, ensuring effective development and delivery.- Oversee budget allocation for management development initiatives.- Project manage vendor relationships to optimize learning solutions.- Offer consultative recommendations for learning solutions aligned with organizational goals.- Forge partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance talent management strategies.- Collaborate on the development of strategic talent management solutions.

Greater Boston Area

- Lead and oversee field and corporate trainers, providing coaching and evaluations.- Conduct performance reviews and make salary recommendations for team members.- Manage training delivery budget and calendar efficiently.- Collaborate on scoping, designing, and partnering for development solutions.- Provide recommendations to instructional designers for program enhancements.- Evaluate and track results of training programs, focusing on learner engagement, effectiveness, application, and impact.

Greater Boston Area

- Mentor and develop junior trainers through observation, evaluation, coaching, and guidance.- Lead train-the-trainer workshops to onboard new trainers effectively.- Facilitate sales and account management programs covering key areas such as negotiation, strategic selling, relationship-building, and CRM utilization.- Provide coaching and guidance to talent progressing through development programs.- Enhance and update existing development programs to ensure relevance and effectiveness.- Collaborate on scoping, partnering, and designing development solutions aligned with organizational goals.- Design and develop innovative development programs tailored to specific needs and objectives.- Evaluate and track the impact of training programs, focusing on learner engagement, effectiveness, application, and overall impact.

Greater Boston Area

- Lead sales and account management programs covering key areas like negotiation, strategic selling, relationship-building, and CRM utilization.- Coach and develop talent progressing through development programs.- Enhance and update existing development programs for maximum impact.- Collaborate on scoping, partnering, and designing tailored development solutions.- Design and develop innovative development programs aligned with organizational objectives.- Evaluate training programs for learner engagement, effectiveness, application, and overall impact.

Greater Boston Area

- Lead various training programs including systems, new hire, onboarding, sales, account management, customer service, relationship management, and management development.- Improve and refresh existing development initiatives to ensure relevance and effectiveness.- Create supplementary materials to enhance learning experiences.- Provide guidance, coaching, and development for individuals progressing through training programs.- Evaluate training programs to gauge learner engagement, effectiveness, application, and overall impact.

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Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Fine And Studio Arts And A Minor In Psychology

Master Of Arts - Ma, Theatre/Theater