Leading the Center of Excellence for Talent Management at u-blox.

I am responsible for all of our business and technical learning projects, as well as the learning technology solutions roadmap at Schindler. We reach a population of over 60'000 learners worldwide!The New Learning Model:I have created a whole new approach to learning for the global Schindler group, covering strategy, roles, processes and technology. The model will see Schindler transition out of classical classroom focused learning into an approach that is self-directed, built on digital micro content, mobile and supported by social communities.I am very excited to be building the change management process using the Prosci model and look forward to transitioning Schindler through each of the ADKAR stages!

Summary of position:Responsible for the learning and development strategy, processes and programs set by global HQ covering some 30'000 front-line employeesType of businessSiemens Building Technologies provides solutions and services to industrial, commercial, retail, governmental and public buildings and spaces.CapacityManager Learning & DevelopmentMain Objectives & TasksDesign & implement certification program for front-line roles For 9 key roles including sales, solution designers, system engineers and service technicians Develop job profiles, training paths, assessment & certification process Establish expert communities and encourage social learning and collaboration for certified employees Motivate local country heads to support and participate program Program management and facilitation of certification roundsEstablish new IT training offering Evaluate and select global training partner Create IT curriculum, roles and training paths Facilitate content development from domain experts Launch new platform and coursesKnowledge Management Strategy Consult to business lines on the location and mobility of key skills Guide the center of competence versus branch skills decision Guide the knowledge sharing, support and communication strategyDesign & implement global competence management framework Build Modular Job Profile database and tool Build role landscape across business lines Launch tool & enable HR and local management to build modular job profiles Harmonize 100’s of overlapping Job profiles Modular approach to designing and recruiting new roles Encourage agile talent development and hyrbid roles using add-on modulesNew Learning Management System (LMS) Lead business needs analysis process with business heads Evaluate 3 LMS’s Select and implement new LMS

Type of businessModular Signage System WholesaleCapacityBranch Manager & DirectorMain job functionsBranch Manager Role:- Planning & establishing a new branch in Cape Town- Maximizing sales and profits of the branch by planning and managing marketing, sales, operations, staffing, administration and customer service Member of Executive Board:General governance, establishing policies and processes; managing financial resources; approving annual budgets; and accounting to the stakeholders for the organization's performance.- Special Projects:- Market sizing & penetration analysis- Competitor analysis & pricing strategy- Develop growth strategies- Establishing Marketing/CRM system - Establishing Stock Management system- Facilitating strategy workshops with staffHighlight:Securing contract for Europcar national signage system by choosing the right channel partner

Type of firmPublic Area Surveillance (CCTV)CapacitySales and Project ManagerMain job functions Sales- City of Tshwane (Pretoria)- Rustenberg City surveillance- O.R. Tambo Airport- Spoornet (ex-National Rail)- Portnet (ex-National Ports / Harbours)- Glenhazel (residential) Project Management:- City of Tshwane (Pretoria)Highlight: Winning the bid for Pretoria city public area surveillance system after unseating strong competitor and incumbent.

Type of firmConsulting firm in Supply Chain strategies, Warehousing & LogisticsCapacityConsultant (Industrial Engineer)Main job functionsDistell project:Redesign & implementation of supply chain system resulting from SFW & Distillers Corporation merger: 21 regional distribution centresDGB project:- Design and implementation of new 3000sqm Distribution Centre Tasks:- Strategy & Planning- Engaging stakeholders at executive & operational level- Dynamic work environment requiring self-management and initiative- Data analysis- Facility & operational process design- Full project management- Consultant for procurement of material handling equipment (Tender adjudication)- Facilitate go-live & operational/facility issues HighlightDouglas Green Bellingham: Lead consultant for green fields distribution centre on a production site: from capturing raw production & sales data, to modelling the storage and materials handling , to conceptual design through to project management and go-live

Type of firmManufacturing and design of electric sockets, plugs and power management systems for global exportCapacityIndustrial EngineerMain job functionsProductivity improvement study and new facility layout conducted in the factory Product R&D: Designed and developed prototype for new multifunctional socket.HighlightDesigning and producing a ground breaking socket prototype in time for an International Trade show in Germany under severe time constraints

Type of firmDesign and Manufacture of active and passive antenna units for land, sea and air based wireless communication CapacityEngineerMain job functions - Setting up quality system and vendor rating system- Assistance with implementation of ISO 9001 and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) quality systems - Designing tools to improve productivity on production lineHighlightContributing to the set-up and optimization of a production line for high-tech aeronautical active antenna unitsReason for leaving8 month contract completed