Gary A. Williams II
Corporate Training and Development Advisor at Votorantim Cimentos - St Marys Cement- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
Lean Six Sigma GroupSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Computer Maintenance and Detection Systems
US ArmyJun, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Electrical Technology
Michigan State UniversityDec, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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St Marys Cement
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Canada
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Training and Development Advisor
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Jun 2022 - Present
* Coordinate the on-the-job training process * Assess, analyze and structure staff training needs * Develop and write training strategies in collaboration with managers * Prepare training material and tools to facilitate learning and transfer to the workplace * Design training content that is relevant and adapted to the audience to be trained * Develop new learning methods that allow for the transfer of expertise * Evaluate learning * Participate in the training committee and ensure follow-up * Play an advisory role with respect to training for supervisors and management * Develop and maintain a network of external consultants, select those who will make specific interventions * Collaborate with external firms and consultants to adapt course content to the realities of the targeted internal groups * Develop a network of internal trainers: coordinate their selection and training as instructors * Evaluate the performance of trainers * Plan and coordinate internal and external training activities with the activities of the various departments * Monitor the implementation of the training plan * Ensure the follow-up of attendance, invoices and course content * Respect the regulatory and legal requirements of Law 90 and the legislation on professional training and develop training quality standards in accordance with the company's quality commitments * Compile company-wide data and produce internal and external reports as required Show less
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Modular Automotive Systems
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United States
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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Training and Development Manager
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2022
• Drove the execution of training and development activities to support operator capability and lean methodology tools and activities • Established and maintained a tracking system for necessary competencies, required/recommended training and completion records by role/employee • Created and maintained a corporate training management system • Led tracking and reporting of training KPIs • Supported new business launches through direct involvement at the new business/facility or in a remote role • Led the identification, investigation and elimination of issues caused by human error • Managed, trained and maintained the LPA process through the certified trainers and employees • Managed, trained and maintained the 5S process through the 5S facilitator and employees • Participated and supported the auditing of the application of lean manufacturing methodologies • Developed all training materials, activities as they relate to assembly employees, team leads and supervisors • Coordinated all employee training activities through the certified trainers and with leaders from other departments • Drove employee engagement in identifying and implementing improvements to our manufacturing processes • Supported the development of the plant staff • Collaborated with various stakeholders to develop and drive results of cross-functional teams • Expanded and sustained an onboarding program to build operator capability in each business division Show less
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ES3
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United States
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Project Manager
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Mar 2018 - Dec 2019
• Initiated and maintained communication with prospective and established clients • Developed a detailed project plan and monitored progress • Collaborated with internal teams to design, develop and implement digital projects • Provided necessary support and guidance to team members so they are able to perform their duties efficiently • Highlighted potential risks or constraints and act proactively to resolve issues • Drove project delivery through effective use of internal and client status meetings • Assured projects are completed according to schedule and within budget • Maintained awareness of the current industry environment that shapes opportunities for client solutions (i.e. news, events, trends, mergers, etc) Show less
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Army National Guard
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Systems Technician
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Mar 2010 - Sep 2018
• Effectively prioritized the daily distribution of work and delegated workloads to team members • Assembled, installed, tested and maintained electrical or electronic wiring equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures using hand tool and power tools. • Developed and implemented maintenance practice improvements of equipment • Coordinated the installation and set-up of communication and computer equipment • Ran diagnostics on communication and computer equipment in order to ensure proper functionality • Interpreted data and schematics in order to direct soldiers in the proper assembly and installation of electrical and computer equipment Show less
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FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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People Development Specialist
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Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
• Maintained the radar chart database and ensured that the charts were up to date when needed.• Assisted the training coordinator with the education & training system • Supported the On-the Job Training and operator classification processes (flex charts)• Supported the trainer certification process• Attended quality reviews on the shop floor with focus on the root cause analysis and human error• Trained those identified with a knowledge gap on People Development methodology and tool application • Assisted in driving Manufacturing Training Area (MTA) utilization for new hires• Ensured department team skills and tools were up to date within the People Development Database Show less
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International Curriculum Developer/Instructor
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Oct 2014 - Oct 2017
• Researched new features of products by studying engineering documents such as performance standards, fuse trees and logical schematics• Led course creation projects for International and Domestic markets• Modeled professional and ethical standards dealing with international clients• Ensured technical accuracy and instructional capability of new courses• Maintained a detailed task-based project schedule, elaborating on all project activities and milestones.• Organized course source files and provide files for translation• Investigated vehicle and platform changes that impact international products• Traveled to multiple sites to deliver training on various technical aspects of vehicle systems such as network communication• Re-purposed existing task-based and web-based training for use in international technical training courses• Developed web-based training and instructor led training courses that have been distributed nationwide and internationally to technical instructors and service technicians• Collaborated with SME’s and key stakeholders to establish and validate training content Show less
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Coordinator
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Aug 2013 - Oct 2014
• Coordinated and maintained multiple training reports • Supported readiness development sessions and the creation of documentation, operational processes and training materials • Utilized appropriate PC and web applications to prepare and distribute correspondence, status reports, minutes, numerical data, tracking of issues, charts and forms, job aids and presentations in an accurate manner • Worked with customer and business areas (analyzing needs, collecting, verifying and communicating business readiness impacts) • Supported and participated in several continuous improvement projects to improve new and existing business processes Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2014
Wayne State University
Master of Education - MEd, Educational/Instructional Technology -
2010 - 2012
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Organizational Management -
2008 - 2011
Lansing Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
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