Collaborative leader, improving employee skills, performance, and retention by developing/directing global outcome-focused training and engagement programs, meeting organizational goals, and leveraging growth. Assess skill/knowledge needs, manage learning management system, and consult on instructional design, presentation skills, and learning event management. Inclusive business partner, adept at building capacity through learning and aligning HR processes and learning investment with organizational values. Expert in learning science and learning event design/implementation.
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PrincipalWilliams Learning Services Jan 2024 - PresentSeattle, Washington, United States And Remote GloballyDelivering learning and development consulting and fractional Chief Learning Officer services to nonprofit, governmental, and corporate clients. -
Senior Manager, Global Learning & DevelopmentPopulation Services International Mar 2020 - Jan 2024Washington Dc, United StatesReporting to CHRO, headed L&D function for global services for networked, multilingual audience of +3K across +30 countries. Consulted on mentoring, learning event management, instructional design, and presentation/facilitation skills. Owned learning management system, including selecting vendors, branding/promoting system, overseeing administration/helpdesk, and creating and organizing content. Directed L&D and translation services vendor management. • Graduated +350 learners in leadership and +300 in project management by managing leadership development, workforce skills development and coaching programs. • Attained service access for +2,500 non-native English-speaking employees working in alternate time zones by expanding linguistic and geographical accessibility to services and communications, nurturing global engagement, community, and inclusion. -
Conference Program Manager – Engineering ExcellenceAmazon Jun 2017 - Mar 2020Seattle, Washington, United StatesEstablished and led content program for largest, internal developer conference series for conference circuit across North America, India, and Europe. Assessed community skill/knowledge needs for +50K global developers. Developed and led volunteer teams of 5-15 to drive track development and presenter training.• Trained +60 presenters to deliver +100 sessions across 9 events by building and promoting track owner/presenter tools, resources, and training program, including tracking/managing session development and promoting content.• Promoted and managed content reuse, amplifying the learning impact of the events in a cost-effective manner.• Achieved content quality scores of 4 and presenter experience scores of 4.1 on 1-5 scale by ensuring relevant content, engaging activities, and substantive presenter coaching. -
Program Manager, Global Rewards & Recognition - Seller Support Associate EngagementAmazon Mar 2017 - Jun 2017Seattle, WaDeveloped and directed program to drive performance and retention through customer-sourced recognition across a network of over +5K associates in sites across 10 countries. Designed and implemented strategic plans, quality monitoring, and outcome reporting. • Improved recognition-driven engagement through multiple channels (corporate, site leadership, peers, and sellers) by partnering with leadership to design initiatives for associates. Positively impacting associate performance and retention. -
Program Manager - Global Training ScalabilityAmazon - Seller Support Global Academy Jan 2015 - Mar 2017Greater Seattle AreaEstablished and led an international program to meet the training volume needs of the Seller Support division, including in-person/virtual train-the-trainer, goal achievement, program adherence, and promotion. Met L&D capacity and quality requirements of 2,500 to +5,000 associates across 10 countries. Determined training needs to meet staffing/performance goals in collaboration with stakeholders.• Certified +750 mentors and trainers by designing and implementing all strategic plans, programs, quality monitoring, and reporting on outcomes of trainer- and mentor-training program. • Expanded training capacity by approximately 200% and increased retention, engagement, and internal associate promotion by directing professional development program. -
Global Team Manager, Learning & PerformanceAmazon - Seller Support Global Academy Oct 2012 - Dec 2014Seattle, WaLed international, 40-member team to meet learning/performance needs of associates across 9 countries and company growth and performance needs. Developed strategic plans, implemented new programs, monitored and improved performance and engagement of associates and trainers. Guided delivery of training, testing, and performance outcomes measurement and reporting, including lessons learned for continuous improvement.• Boosted efficiency and quality while growing associate population from 1,800 to 2,500 by partnering with stakeholders to determine/fulfill L&D needs to meet global staffing goals. • Maintained less than 5% regretted attrition by managing, developing, and expanding team from 20 to 40 in 2 years. -
PrincipalWilliams Learning Services Jan 2006 - Oct 2012Greater Seattle Area And Remote/Virtual GloballyDelivered instructional design, training, and HRD consulting services to large governmental, corporate, and nonprofit clients.• Designed home health aide curricula for International Service Employees Union.• Developed new hire training for Credential Center of Port of Seattle Sea-Tac Airport.• Delivered technical consulting and content development for eLearning on physician-delivered tobacco cessation counseling for Free & Clear, Inc.• Established and led in-person/virtual professional development group for practitioners in L&D/HRD field to share best practices. -
Learning ConsultantIntrepid Learning May 2010 - Sep 2012Delivered instructional design & HRD consulting services to large corporate clients.• Developed a range of educational and skills training and provided OD infrastructure consulting for a major aerospace manufacturer.• Designed & built leadership training for a major package delivery service. -
Training Development And Delivery ManagerFree & Clear, Inc (Acquired By: Alere Wellbeing, Name Changed To Optum) Oct 2003 - Jan 2006Seattle, Washington, United StatesProvided consulting, development & implementation of learning services, company-wide.• Assessed business and learning needs to design and implement a wide range of competency-based learning tools and instructional events to improve productivity and service quality for 230 call center staff.• Developed cultural competency training to provide culturally appropriate services to target populations such as Latino and Native Hawaiian communities.• Ensured full clinical training and testing of over 200 new Tobacco “Quit Coaches” and clinical orientation training and testing of over 50 executives, managers and other non-clinical, professional staff. • Developed solutions to new training challenges, e.g. remote call center & home-based staff.• Consulted to all departments on learning issues; embedded instructional design into product development process. Developed educational publications to promote a culture of ongoing learning company-wide.• Established and built the training department, including: strategic planning, organizational structure and systems design, and hiring, training and managing training department staff.
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Technology TrainerBill & Melinda Gates Foundation May 2002 - Sep 2003Seattle, Washington, United StatesDelivered on-site training to grantee organizations of public access computer systems.• Assessed learning needs, developed training plans, and performed trainings for public libraries and other grantee organizations. • Installed public access computing systems in over 50 sites and trained over 350 library staff.• Developed and evaluated curricula, publications and other educational material.• As a member of the Web Junction Portal Committee, participated in the development of an ongoing professional development and resource web portal targeting non-profit organizations that provide public access computing. -
Director Of Human Resources/ Education Programs ManagerInstantservice, Inc. (Acquired By Atg, Then Oracle) May 2000 - Oct 2001Developed & managed all HRM & HRD services. Developed product training programs & educational materials for corporate customers.Education Programs Manager• Initiated and developed comprehensive product training program including trainer training, trainer-led curriculum, and a web-based, self-directed course.• Led cross-functional team to infuse adult learning concepts into marketing and support materials.• Produced other educational materials, including monthly educational column to increase customer satisfaction and use of product and raise adoption rate of new features. Director of Human Resources• Developed and established employee handbook, designed to set policies and reduce company liability.• Oversaw content development for company intranet used company-wide as centralized portal for HR information and forms. • Responsible for creation of all HR-related due diligence documents and reports -
Program Manager, Customer Education & RelationsGte - Enterprise Solutions Apr 1998 - Jun 1999Led customer education programs, establishing GTE as a thought leader in its market.• Designed content for customer and industry website to market product and educate customers on new technology and trends. • Coordinated and facilitated popular, semi-annual customer educational event. • Established industry Advisory Board. Coordinated / facilitated Advisory Board events to obtain input on product evolution. • Planned and managed customer appreciation events to encourage customer loyalty. • Demonstrated software products at tradeshows and other promotional events. Trained staff on Internet product.
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Director Of Human Resources, Administration And FinanceTrue North Technology (Acquired By Gte - Enterprise Solutions) Dec 1995 - Apr 1998Established & managed all HRM, finance, administrative & facility operations.• Designed and administered all human resources systems and programs, including benefits and payroll. Developed all hiring, review, separation processes and forms. Recruited, and evaluated applicants. Assured compliance with employment law.• Managed company accounts and oversaw budgets; performed financial analysis, designed financial forecasting model, developed internal information systems, prepared finance and other reports.
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Faculty, Family Literacy ProgramSeattle Community College-South Campus Jan 1995 - Aug 1995 -
Community EducationPlanned Parenthood Of Western Washington 1992 - 1995Seattle, Wa1992 to 1993: Community Education – Nurse Practitioner Training Program Assistant1995: Community Education - Curriculum Developer -
Trainer & Client Advocate/Educator - Domestic ViolenceNew Beginnings Jun 1992 - Dec 1994Seattle, Washington, United Stateshttp://www.newbegin.org/ -
Client Advocate/Educator - Domestic ViolenceCatherine Booth House - Domestic Violence Shelter Jun 1993 - Jun 1994https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/stop-domestic-abuse/
Mary Williams Education Details
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Unite For SightCertificate
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