HUMAN RESOURCES AND LEARNING PROFESSIONAL - TRAINING & PROGRAM MANAGER/
FACILITATOR/ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
A motivated, results-oriented, human resources and learning professional
with proven skills in developing and implementing successful programs and
performance solutions. Major strengths include: relationship building,
problem solving, coaching and developing, collaboration and teamwork, and
oral and written communications.
Professional strengths and areas of expertise include:
Facilitation Training Content Developer Change Management
Leadership Development Supervision/Management Talent Development
Performance Management Adult Learning Quality Assurance
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & QUALIFICATIONS
o Best Trainer Category, Silver Medal Winner, Contact Center World Awards
competition, 2008.
o Pizza Hut placed second in Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work
contest. (Served as Project Lead.)
o Developed and facilitated instructor-led and web based People Soft 9.0
Performance Appraisal training for over 300 employees.
o Instrumental in reducing operating expenses by 30 percent through
coaching team members, preparing monthly messaging email campaigns, and
developing training job aids.
o Spearheaded best practices and culture change initiative which improved
customer satisfaction, training, and staffing selection process. As a
result, customer satisfaction increased from 95 to 99 percent, and
employee test scores improved from 89 percent to 93 percent.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Heart Association; Dallas, TX
TRAINING & PROGRAM CONSULTANT
2006 - PRESENT
Responsible for developing training solutions using a variety of formats
(instructor-led, self guided, and web based) that impact over 1 million
customers annually. Utilize adult learning principles and instructional
design methodologies to develop and facilitate successful programs. Provide
ongoing performance coaching and training support to existing staff and
leaders. Provide operational support by serving as weekend and on-call
supervisor for onsite and remote employees, by monitoring service levels,
key performance indicators, revenue, and customer loyalty goals.
. Successfully developed training curricula that improved student
performance by 4%.
. Develop performance objectives, key performance indicators, and manage
the development and implementation of Customer Loyalty standards, tools,
as well as the development and facilitation of customer loyalty and new
staff training.
. Create and manage content using knowledge management system and content
management tool (Share Point and elementK).
. Implement training solutions and tools that deliver quantifiable business
results in the areas of revenue, cost savings, and increased customer
satisfaction scores.
. Developed and designed curricula for corporate university leadership and
customer loyalty diploma programs.
Pizza Hut, Inc.; Dallas, TX
1999 - 2005
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ANALYST (2003-2005)
Partnered with stakeholders and business units to develop, implement, and
manage key programs and initiatives such as 360 Feedback process, Annual
Culture survey, and Voice of Customer (VOC) survey. Provided analysis and
reporting for all Organizational Development programs (i.e. VOC, engagement
survey, 360, etc.)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED...
Pizza Hut, Inc.; Dallas, TX
1999 - 2005
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ANALYST (2003-2005)
. Designed succession planning activities for high potential employees by
creating a formal mentoring program, and coordinating leadership forums.
. Managed professional and leadership development program for over 600
employees from individual contributors to senior leaders.
. Designed and facilitated management development programs on leadership
development, conflict resolution, and communication skills using Myers-
Briggs.
SENIOR CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM COORDINATOR (2001-2003)
Managed daily operations for $2 million dollar customer retention program
by resolving escalated service situations, compiling and analyzing customer
feedback data, and monitoring systemic issues.
. Developed and managed compensation upgrade program for customer retention
program.
. Helped achieve customer satisfaction goals by building relationships with
vendors, and developing customer service training and tools.
. Supervised and supported call center selection process by requesting and
reviewing RFPs, and evaluating prospective call center vendors through
interviews and site visits.
FRANCHISE PROJECT COORDINATOR (1999-2001)
Supported franchise operations by developing communications, facilitating
training, and providing training material, and fulfillment to over 4000
restaurants.
. Interacted and influenced various levels of management by developing and
cascading business messages and company initiatives to over 4000
franchise restaurants.
. Managed the preparation of executive presentations for franchise board
meetings.
. Reduced operating and fulfillment costs by transitioning franchise
communications process from hard copy format to electronic format.
. Assisted in the design and development of franchise extranet website;
managed website content by creating and posting content to websites.
. Managed planning and implementation of annual franchise conferences and
award programs for over 4000 franchise restaurants.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
. Master of Science, Human Resources Training and Development, Amberton
University
. Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, San Diego State University
. E-Learning Design Certificate, Training Magazine Conference
. Myers-Briggs Certification
. Franklin Covey, Closing the Execution Gap Certified
. Art of Performance Management; Inside Out Coaching; Managing with Heart
(Manager Skills Training); Cross Generational Workers in the 21st
Century; Simulearn (Virtual Leader Training); Preventing Sexual
Harassment; Unemployment Hearings, and Eagles Flight: Promises, Promises;
Gold of the Desert Kings; Movies and Moguls
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Training Society of Consumer Affairs
Development (ASTD) Professionals (SOCAP)
VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
Turner Twelve, Inc. (Board Member Dallas Leadership Foundation
since 2003) (Operation Hope Volunteer)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Contact Center Express Camtasia Captivate
(CCE)
Front Page Microsoft Office People Soft
Share Point Verint Impact 360