JANET M. ARGENTINA
**** ************ *** ***. *** Philadelphia PA 19130 856-***-**** **************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Learning and Development Specialist
WORK EXPERIENCE:
GP Strategies Corporation Philadelphia, PA
Contract Trainer (July 2013- present)
Facilitator in the sales/marketing group for IBC’s implementation of new proprietary system in
conjunction with Blue Core IBC 2016 strategy which incorporates all healthcare reform system
changes.
The Training Associates West Borough, MA
Contracted Remote Financial Technology Trainer (Feb 2012- July 2013)
Traveling technology trainer for a new global platform that incorporated 2 leading financial
firms – Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney
Lead trainer and project manager in a branch with 29 Financial Advisors and 9 Client Service
Associates
Traveling technology trainer for a new global platform that incorporated 2 leading financial
firms – Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney
Provide Level I and II technical support for Client Service Associates, Financial Advisors and
Branch Managers on new web-based application
Perform system maintenance and report support incidents to the correct internal and external
departments by taking ownership of user stories and feedback
Facilitate one-on-one, group and after hours information training sessions pre and post
conversion
Wells Fargo The Private Bank Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Vice President, Client Service Manager (Feb 2011-Feb 2012)
Implemented a new management program for Client Associates (CA’s) in conjunction with the
transition from Wachovia to Wells Fargo
Developed training, mentoring and performance evaluations for the 23 CA’s in 7 offices
throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware
Collaborated with counterparts including Risk Operations Consultants and Trust team leaders to
develop documented recommendations on process improvements and obtain operational
updates and technological system changes and upgrades
Worked with senior managers to create a service approach plan that minimized downtime,
improve response time and reduce cost
Wachovia Institutional Retirement and Trust Philadelphia, PA
Officer, Sr. Business Training Consultant (June 2007 – Feb 2011)
Provided over 700 in person educational training seminars and one-on-one coaching sessions
nationwide for employees at companies with $30M+ in plan assets
Taught the basics of investing for retirement and the importance of having a diversified
portfolio to groups ranging from 20 –250+ employees
Consulted with relationship managers and financial advisors on the plan details and provided
customized presentations
Explained defined contributions which include 401k, 403b, cash balance and profit sharing plan
Conducted workshops on conversion, enrollment, increasing contributions, and asset allocation
for many different industries primarily Healthcare
Initiated educational market volatility campaigns in down market of 2008
Regularly requested by clients to return for ongoing quarterly training sessions, which
strengthened relationships
Completed Wachovia’s courses in Employee Benefits, Advanced Investments, and Public
Speaking
Bank of America Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Banking Center Manager (Jan 2006 - June 2007)
Supervised moderate size banking center in high traffic low income area (8 – 10 employees)
Served as business champion responsible for start-to-finish setup for business accounts and
needs including, payroll-PayChex, bill pay, loans, merchant services, etc.
Consistently met cross-sell mandates and achieved top 3 position in gross sales by identifying
potential opportunities and referring clients to product partners
Formed outreach program to help teach credit, debit and mortgage basics to local community to
help provide appropriate solutions to help combat financial hardships
Taught welfare recipient’s finance and computer basics through Bank of America Teach to
Save program
ClientLogic, Dell Division Dover, DE
Senior Associate (Sept 2000-May 2003)
ClientLogic Corporation provides business process outsourcing services. The company’s
services include back office processing, customer services, marketing solutions, professional
services, sales and saves programs, and technical support. It operates in North America, Europe,
Africa, Central America, and Asia.
Certificated as a Level II Dell Technician
Provided technical support by answering client requests or inquiries concerning services,
products, billing/ equipment, claims, and problem areas regarding hardware and software of the
Dell Dimension Desktop Computer
Trained new hires on Dell Knowledge Base software and hardware solutions
Worked in multiple queues/skill sets over various customer contact channels
EDUCATION
Wesley College, Delaware
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
CORE COMPETENCIES
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Windows 7, LotusNotes, SEI, 3D
technologies, Client-link, PeopleSoft, Scorecard, Six Sigma White Belt and over 25 proprietary
systems
AWARDS
Wachovia Shared Success Award (2008, 2009, 2011)
Bank of America Award of Excellence (2Q 2006 and 1Q 2007)
Wesley College Leadership Award (2004)