Senior Consulltant

• Mar 2017 - Present

Senior Consultant

• Mar 2018 - Present

Consultant

• Mar 2017 - Present

Wanda joined The Leadership Group LLC in 2017 bringing extensive knowledge in business and general management including more than 30 years of experience within such industries as Banking, Proprietary Schools and Retail Management. Her role as strategic business partner to the field included consulting with executive leaders, assessing and diagnosing issues and recommending performance improvement solutions, all customized to each unique situation.As a Consultant with, The Leadership Group, Wanda brings a strong set of Human Resources skills including performance management and succession planning, leadership coaching and organizational development, training and facilitation, employee relations and retention. Wanda has a bachelor degree in Human Resource Administration from Concordia University – Ann Arbor and was accepted into its Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Administration (OLA) Program. Wanda enjoys community involvement and has volunteered and served on a variety of corporate and faith-based boards and committees including Capital Area United Way- Lansing, Salvation Army Flint Citadel and Mott Community College-Flint. Wanda opened a small retail shopping business, Wannie Style Handbags & Accessories, in 2010. In addition to business development opportunities through Internet, Women’s Expos, Vendor Exhibitions and Pop-Up Shopping Events for Charity, Wanda’s entrepreneurial endeavors included establishing a store presence in (3) major shopping malls and centers across Mid and West Michigan. As a sole-proprietor of a small minority-owned business, Wanda brings expertise in various aspects of business start-up and development, including writing business plans, marketing, website and social media engagement, With a true entrepreneurial spirit, Wanda has a passion for coaching and developing small business owners to identify and overcome real and perceived barriers and behaviors hindering professional growth and development. Show less

Senior Consultant

• Apr 2018 - Present

Owner/Consultant

• Nov 2010 - Mar 2017

Wannie Style Handbags and Accessories for the Jazzier Side of You! We are relentless in our goal of providing you - the career focused, health conscious, fashionista - with a variety of unique, affordable and fashion-forward handbags and accessories to help you capture your individual style and exemplify your authentic self. Wannie Style Handbags and Accessories for the Jazzier Side of You! We are relentless in our goal of providing you - the career focused, health conscious, fashionista - with a variety of unique, affordable and fashion-forward handbags and accessories to help you capture your individual style and exemplify your authentic self.

Regional HR Business Partner/Manager

• May 2006 - Jun 2011

In partnership with Regional Vice Presidents of Operations and Admissions, College Presidents, and Directors provide guidance on HR policies, practices and initiatives, within assigned region. Act as a partner to the field by embedding corporate HR strategy and providing professional HR guidance and support to relevant campus and regional management with the objective of adding value to the business. Provide regional HR support of five Everest Campuses in Michigan and New York. In partnership with Regional Vice Presidents of Operations and Admissions, College Presidents, and Directors provide guidance on HR policies, practices and initiatives, within assigned region. Act as a partner to the field by embedding corporate HR strategy and providing professional HR guidance and support to relevant campus and regional management with the objective of adding value to the business. Provide regional HR support of five Everest Campuses in Michigan and New York.

Regional Human Resource Business Partner

• May 2006 - May 2011

Strategic Human Resources Business Partner supporting Division/Regional management as well as 6 campuses within Corrinthian Colleges, Inc. Responsibilities include performance/talent management; succession planning training and development. Provide on-going HR consultative expertise to management and staff. Strategic Human Resources Business Partner supporting Division/Regional management as well as 6 campuses within Corrinthian Colleges, Inc. Responsibilities include performance/talent management; succession planning training and development. Provide on-going HR consultative expertise to management and staff.

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

• Jun 1998 - Feb 2006

Provided HR support for 42 Retail Banking Centers and 250 employee Call Center within major metropolitan market (Detroit and surrounding communities)Lead Investigator on complex HR issues and Third Party ClaimsHR Consultation support for post merger conversion from Bank One to Chase Bank; assisted with facilitation and training for conversion to common operating platform across organization

HR Consultant/Business Partner

• Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

Experienced dealing effectively with diverse levels of management; established relationships as trusted advisor with clients at Senior Management level; served as valued resource and coach to management and staff of assigned marketsHR Change Management Taskforce for post merger conversion from 1st Chicago NBD to Bank One, doubling size of organization from 45,000 to 90,000 employees Project Manager for major Corporate Big 5 HR Initiative responsible for successful development and implementation of (2) on-line learning/development tools to help increase overall effectiveness of HR staff Show less

Sr. HR Consultant/ Business Partner

• Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

Human Resources Business Partner

• Feb 1976 - Jan 2006

Strategic business partner supporting 30 retail banking centers within Metropolitan Detroit Market.

HR Specialist

• Apr 1997 - Jun 1998

Coordinated activities for on-site Department of Labor Audit for assigned regionCompiled annual Affirmative Action Plans for assigned marketsManaged recruitment/on-boarding activities within Staffing Department ensuring qualified candidates were sourced/on-boarded for all open position within assigned markets within a timely manner Provided HR Support for management and staff affected by divestiture of Retail Banking Centers within (2) Markets; responsible for preparation/distribution of employee severance packages Show less

HR Generalist

• Apr 1996 - Jun 1997

Regional HR Generalist supporting retail banking centers in Flint, Saginaw and Lansing, Michigan. Provide policy interpretation, employee relation expertise, employee staffing and training.

Credit Review Analyst

• Sep 1993 - 1997

Compiled Commercial Lending Loan Portfolio Examination resultsAnalyzed Corporate Financial Statements and Commercial Loan documentsRecommended Risk Management Ratings in compliance with state and federal commercial lending regulatory guidelines

HR Business Partner

• Jan 1976 - Jan 2006

Promoted to fulfill a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and training employees, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records. Coordinated annual performance management processes, coordinated job fairs and corporate wellness programs and performed exit interviews.Key Responsibilities: Provided HR support for 42 Retail Banking Centers and 250-employee Call Center within major metropolitan market (Detroit and surrounding communities) Conduct and coordinate all investigations and third-party claims within assigned regions. Compiled annual Affirmative Action Plans for assigned markets. Devised creative and cost-effective mentoring program that increased employee satisfaction and productivity. Coordinated new-hire orientation/on-boarding program to include HR information and company resources. Effective team player; ability to engage, inspire and influence people. Experience dealing effectively with various levels of management; established relationships as trusted advisor with clients at senior management level; served as valued resource and coach to management and staff of assigned markets. Show less

HR Consultant/Business Partner

• Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

Fulfilled a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and training employees, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records. Coordinated annual performance management processes, coordinated job fairs and corporate wellness programs and performed exit interviews.Key Responsibilities:Provided HR support for 42 Retail Banking Centers and 250-employee Call Center within major metropolitan market (Detroit and surrounding communities)Conduct and coordinate all investigations and third-party claims within assigned regions. Compiled annual Affirmative Action Plans for assigned markets.Devised creative and cost-effective mentoring program that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.Coordinated new-hire orientation/on-boarding program to include HR information and company resources.Effective team player; ability to engage, inspire and influence people.Experience dealing effectively with various levels of management; established relationships as trusted advisor with clients at senior management level; served as valued resource and coach to management and staff of assigned markets. Show less