Experience

North Shore Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 200 - 300 Employee

• VP, Training and Internal Communications Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Plan, direct, and implement all training and development strategies for the Bank. Formulate training policies, programs, and schedules for operational and sales training. Design and facilitate participant centered instructor-led training in both classroom and virtual environments. Manage a team of two Training Specialists. Administer company intranet by setting content delivery and communication standards. Develop and implement user interface enhancements.

• VP, Training and Development Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Mar 2021



Kohl's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Learning Analyst

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2014

  Promoted to Learning Analyst in 2009. As a seasoned learning and development professional, I support learning programs for Corporate and Store Associates to include both professional skills and technical training. Three specific areas of focus for implementing training programs include: FACILITATION- I am passionate about what I teach and who is in my audience. I build great rapport with my participants, which encourages valuable learning from one another through active participation and… Show more Promoted to Learning Analyst in 2009. As a seasoned learning and development professional, I support learning programs for Corporate and Store Associates to include both professional skills and technical training. Three specific areas of focus for implementing training programs include: FACILITATION- I am passionate about what I teach and who is in my audience. I build great rapport with my participants, which encourages valuable learning from one another through active participation and interactivity. Specific areas of focus include communication skills, presentation skills among other professional skills. PROJECT MANAGEMENT- I manage training projects that span across cross-functional teams and reach audiences nationwide.Deadlines are met even though timelines are tight. DESIGN- I have designed instructor-led training to include advanced practice sessions and one-off trainings to fit an intact group''s needs. Other design areas include eLearnings, hands-on guides, on-the-job learnings as needed to fit the audience. I also provide one-on-one coaching sessions for Associates who are looking to improve their presentation skills.

• Learning and Development Administrator

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2009

  Reported to VP of Learning and Development. Provided project support to entire Learning and Development department.



Norlight Telecommunications

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Specialist (Part-time)

  • Sep 2006 - Jan 2008

  Managed the entire hiring process for various open positions to include job scoping, phone screens, interviewing and placement. HR reporting, onboarding and offboarding activities. Answered employee inquiries related to Human Resources policies and procedures. Managed the entire hiring process for various open positions to include job scoping, phone screens, interviewing and placement. HR reporting, onboarding and offboarding activities. Answered employee inquiries related to Human Resources policies and procedures.



Johnson Controls, Inc.

• Controls Group Headquarters, Milwaukee, WI

• Various

  • Aug 1997 - Apr 2002

  Consultant (7/99-4/02) While being a stay-at-home mom, I worked on special projects for Controls Group HR. Managed COIN (careers website), covered the Employee Services Administrator job until it was filled. EEO-1 reporting, Vet-100 reporting and Affirmative Action Plan process documentation. Associate Staffing/EEO Analyst (1/99-4/99) Coordinated Affirmative Action Plan implementation for both field and headquarters. Processed EEO-1 and Vet-100 reports. Recruited entry level… Show more Consultant (7/99-4/02) While being a stay-at-home mom, I worked on special projects for Controls Group HR. Managed COIN (careers website), covered the Employee Services Administrator job until it was filled. EEO-1 reporting, Vet-100 reporting and Affirmative Action Plan process documentation. Associate Staffing/EEO Analyst (1/99-4/99) Coordinated Affirmative Action Plan implementation for both field and headquarters. Processed EEO-1 and Vet-100 reports. Recruited entry level full-time positions. Drug screening administrator for entire Controls group nationwide. Organized High School Step-Up program. Left full time role due to family emergency. Staffing Assistant (8/97-1/99) Assisted with entire recruitment process for full-time hires. Coordinated temp hires. Coordinated Step-Up program for high school summer interns. Assisted with EEO and AAP reporting process. Conducted new hire orientation. Show less Consultant (7/99-4/02) While being a stay-at-home mom, I worked on special projects for Controls Group HR. Managed COIN (careers website), covered the Employee Services Administrator job until it was filled. EEO-1 reporting, Vet-100 reporting and Affirmative Action Plan process documentation. Associate Staffing/EEO Analyst (1/99-4/99) Coordinated Affirmative Action Plan implementation for both field and headquarters. Processed EEO-1 and Vet-100 reports. Recruited entry level… Show more Consultant (7/99-4/02) While being a stay-at-home mom, I worked on special projects for Controls Group HR. Managed COIN (careers website), covered the Employee Services Administrator job until it was filled. EEO-1 reporting, Vet-100 reporting and Affirmative Action Plan process documentation. Associate Staffing/EEO Analyst (1/99-4/99) Coordinated Affirmative Action Plan implementation for both field and headquarters. Processed EEO-1 and Vet-100 reports. Recruited entry level full-time positions. Drug screening administrator for entire Controls group nationwide. Organized High School Step-Up program. Left full time role due to family emergency. Staffing Assistant (8/97-1/99) Assisted with entire recruitment process for full-time hires. Coordinated temp hires. Coordinated Step-Up program for high school summer interns. Assisted with EEO and AAP reporting process. Conducted new hire orientation. Show less