Chad Roberts
Learning and Organizational Development Manager at Piedmont Plastics- Claim this Profile
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Shannon Lowe
Chad is very professional, creative, and committed to teamwork. He puts everyone at ease, even on the most complex projects. I enjoyed working with him on a number of key initiatives, and I am happy to provide this recommendation.
Amy Wartham
Chad is an outstanding Learning and Development professional adept in all aspects of adult learning. He is an insightful and authentic individual who focuses on the growth and development of others. I am extremely impressed with his professionalism and his ability to empower others to achieve their very best.
Shannon Lowe
Chad is very professional, creative, and committed to teamwork. He puts everyone at ease, even on the most complex projects. I enjoyed working with him on a number of key initiatives, and I am happy to provide this recommendation.
Amy Wartham
Chad is an outstanding Learning and Development professional adept in all aspects of adult learning. He is an insightful and authentic individual who focuses on the growth and development of others. I am extremely impressed with his professionalism and his ability to empower others to achieve their very best.
Shannon Lowe
Chad is very professional, creative, and committed to teamwork. He puts everyone at ease, even on the most complex projects. I enjoyed working with him on a number of key initiatives, and I am happy to provide this recommendation.
Amy Wartham
Chad is an outstanding Learning and Development professional adept in all aspects of adult learning. He is an insightful and authentic individual who focuses on the growth and development of others. I am extremely impressed with his professionalism and his ability to empower others to achieve their very best.
Shannon Lowe
Chad is very professional, creative, and committed to teamwork. He puts everyone at ease, even on the most complex projects. I enjoyed working with him on a number of key initiatives, and I am happy to provide this recommendation.
Amy Wartham
Chad is an outstanding Learning and Development professional adept in all aspects of adult learning. He is an insightful and authentic individual who focuses on the growth and development of others. I am extremely impressed with his professionalism and his ability to empower others to achieve their very best.
Credentials
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WorkPlace Big Five Profile 4.0™
Paradigm Personality Labs ( formerly CentACS)Jul, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
-May, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Everything DiSC Workplace® Certification - Online
Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand
Experience
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Piedmont Plastics
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United States
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Wholesale
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400 - 500 Employee
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Learning and Organizational Development Manager
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Feb 2010 - Present
This position is responsible for both the development and implementation of learning used to strengthen employee knowledge and their ability to meet the strategic needs of the organization.• Full P&L and management responsibility for the Talent Management Department• Management of in-house and outsourced subject matter experts that develop and deploy learning programs in an effective, comprehensive, and professional manner• Research and implementation of a Learning Management System (LMS) resulting in a reduction of travel for all subject matter experts• Coaches and consults employees at all levels of the organization on learning solutions for career development • Coordination of knowledge and skills gap analysis for each department throughout the organization• Designed adult learning road maps and curriculum used in onboarding, compliance, governance, job skills and business initiatives training. • Conception and implementation of the a comprehensive product training model for the Plastics Distribution Industry. Recognized with the IAPD Gold Level Circle of Champions Award for consecutive years• Administration of employee assessments that measure job and cultural/positional fit• Conceived, created, and implemented the Leadership Development Program /Succession Planning System that provides a path to management for high potential employees• Creation of a Sales Leadership Program that focuses on applying leadership competencies/coaching skills for those in a sales management role• Formation of the Diversity and Inclusion program with an emphasis on cultural awareness and includes relevant examples from within the organization• Analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of eLearning projects• Development and execution of the Piedmont Plastics on-boarding system• Managed the team responsible for the development of an Internship and Management training program for recent graduates (RISE) Show less
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Technology Development Manager
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Mar 2009 - Jan 2010
Established and implemented programs designed to enhance the Piedmont Plastics online presence. Additionally, was responsible for researching and employing new technologies that improved communication with customers and throughout the organization. • Developed the corporate online strategy • Managed the development of websites and the implementation of new forms of technology• Implemented affiliate programs and partnership marketing/content programs to increase website traffic and customer acquisition with key Piedmont Plastics Suppliers Show less
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Marketing Manager
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Nov 2007 - Mar 2009
Developed and executed marketing programs to help the organization meet long term growth objectives while managing a team of seven marketing assistants. This position’s primary responsibility was to create sales and business development opportunities for the Piedmont Plastics branches, while identifying and delivering value to its customers. • Managed and coordinated all marketing, advertising and promotional staff (as well as their activities )• Completed market research to determine requirements for existing and future products/ branches • Developed and executed marketing plans and projects for new and existing products • Monitored, reviewed and reported on all marketing activity and its return on investment• Established and maintained the Marketing budget Show less
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Marketing Assistant
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Jan 2001 - Nov 2007
The position was responsible for the generation of market research, both geographic and market specific, as well as the creation of dynamic Crystal Reports on existing business. • Corporate trainer for safety and computer software programs • Developed four color and two color brochures, both in-house (using Adobe Creative Suites) and though outside resources• Generated market research, both geographic and market specific
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Education
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1995 - 2000
Appalachian State University
BS/BA, Marketing -
2007 - 2009
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
MBA, Management -
2022 -
Queens University of Charlotte
Masters, Talent and Organizational Development (Candidate)
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