Vera Andrews Email & Phone Number

Tempe, Az, Us

Supporting an amazing team of recruiters, scheduling interviews and travel arrangements as necessary. This is a new role for the company, and the team has recently tripled in size. With all the people we need to hire in the next two years, it will be fun to see where this role goes.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Currently on contract, I provide logistics support for Executive Recruiters, monitor caseload and workflow, manage special projects to improve internal efficiencies and enhance/maximize candidate experience.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

As a contractor, I provided logistics support for Internship Recruiters, and event planning/coordination for Summer Intern programs, including managing inventory of swag, food & beverage and gifts.

Support activities to globalize talent acquisition systems and processes. Project manage aspects of implementing new applicant tracking system, converting global offer letter templates to system-generated standardized offer letters. Reducing templates by 42%. Work with contacts in Asia, India, Europe, Latin America and the US to localize documents and guidelines as appropriate.

As part Microsoft’s Global Talent Acquisition team, I support the internal domestic and international hiring activities for multiple client groups in engineering, including requisition management, ATS/candidate/CRM workflow, drafting/publishing offers, and liaising with partner groups (Interviewing, Compensation, HR, Legal, Relocation, Onboarding) to ensure smooth candidate transitions between roles. Responsible for compliance with federal regulations, meeting stringent SLA requirements and outstanding customer service.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Consulted with business unit leaders to identify, diagnose and resolve business issues, aligning organizational values, strategic financial goals, performance goals and talent development processes. Designed, developed and delivered organizational development programs to build highly skilled leaders, teams and individuals, supporting business unit specific needs and organizational initiatives. >Led Design, Development and Execution of Learning Initiatives >Created Development Portfolio Assets for Leaders >Partnered and Collaborated with Leaders to Build Leadership Capability >Analyzed Development Issues and Cost/Benefit Impact >Designed and Executed Individual Development Plans for Senior Leaders >Curriculum/Instructional Design >Systems Analysis and Alignment >Project Management >Group Facilitation

Redmond, Washington, Us

Create, maintain and release manufacturing documents and bills of materials, instructing manufacturing and repair sites in performance of key and critical processes. Analyze performance metrics for global manufacturing and quality processes. >Technical/Manufacturing Instructions >Project Management >Change Management >Compliance Verification >Performance Metrics Management

Reporting to CHRO, led and implemented organizational development projects in support of strategic human capital development for this 600-employee regional college. Designed and developed new employee on-boarding program. Implemented automated Compliance Month tool and process. Liaised with Board of Regents’ Professional Development Consortium Marketing Committee. >Led Implementation of Applicant Portal; Designed and Executed Training >Led Design, Development and Execution of Learning Initiatives >Partnered and Collaborated with Key Stakeholders to Build Organizational Capability >Coached Senior Leaders in Engagement and Adoption of Learning Initiatives >Created Organizational Onboarding Program and System >Project Management >Instructional Design >Group Facilitation

Kingwood, Tx, Us

As Corporate/Regional liaison, consulted with regional leaders to implement organizational development programs and build organizational capacity and consistency across functions and programs. Supported organization-wide programs within region. >Led Design, Development and Execution of Learning Initiatives >Created Development Portfolio Assets for Leadership and Teams >Collaborated with Leaders and Teams to Build Capability and Engagement >Analyzed Service Portfolio and Provided Recommendations to Senior Leaders >Coached Leaders and Leadership Candidates >Curriculum/Instructional Design >Systems Analysis and Alignment >Project Management >Group Facilitation

Austin, Texas, Us

Consulted globally with executives and business units to design, develop and implement performance development initiatives for external consultants. Oversaw cross-functional matrixed team of eight. Managed ongoing production of core competencies courseware for 40,000 employees globally, leading teams of divisional Program Managers, Production Specialists and Trainers. Designed, developed and implemented new training programs, determining design budget, selecting vendors, securing subject matter experts and managing design teams. >Led Design, Development and Delivery for Consulting Learning Initiatives >Created/Refreshed and Delivered Core Competency Portfolio Assets >Partnered and Collaborated with Key Stakeholders to Build Talent Capability >Engaged Leaders (Cross-Functional and Global) to Build Talent Capability >Provided Thought Leadership in Adult Learning and Instructional Design >Partnered with Delivery Stakeholders to Define Policies and Infrastructure  >Coached Instructors to Build Capability and Effectiveness >Learning Delivery Management >Instructional Design >Group Facilitation

Planned, developed and implemented training and organizational development programs for 150 organizational leaders (clinicians and administrators), as well as continual improvement curriculum for cross-functional improvement teams for this 1,300 employee organization. >Led Design, Development and Delivery of Learning Initiatives >Partnered and Collaborated with Executives to Build Capability >Provided Thought Leadership in Adult Learning and Instructional Design >Created and Delivered Ready-to-Use Content for Process Improvement Leaders and Teams >Instructional Design >Project Management >Group Facilitation

Consulted with business process re-engineering team to design and develop training programs to support supply chain and performance management initiatives. >Instructional Design >Project Management

Laval, Québec, Ca

Managed and supported 15 regional trainers; implemented new courseware and special projects. Designed, developed and implemented training programs to support regional initiatives, ensuring consistency throughout the region and establishing a support network for regional trainers. >Learning Management >Instructional Design >Operations Training Delivery >Instructor Development >Group Facilitation

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Delivered training programs to corporate managers, supervisors and staff, as well as member hotel owners and staff. >Group Facilitation >Instructional Design

Ms, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science, Organizational Communications