Training professional with a proven ability to implement strategic
operation and training resource initiatives, including Instructional
Design, Facilitation, development of credible guideline and effective
processes that augment and enhance the learning process resulting in cost
saving measures, sales building and enhanced profits through the use of
proven conceptual and analytical problem solving skills and partnerships
with key stake holders.
Experience
International BioResources, L.L.C. Tucker, Georgia
Corporate Training Manager
2/2009 - 1/2010
. Developed and implemented IBR University Leadership Academy Program,
including all presentations, participant and facilitators guides and
agendas.
. Responsible for the maintenance of training materials for document
control system MasterControlTM
. Managed the Leadership Academy Program and taught several subjects
both soft skill and compliancy based, including cGMP, Biohazard Safety
and Good Documentation.
. Implemented a tracking program for all Center Management and Quality
Supervisors.
. Developed Training Materials to support the Area, Management and
Quality Supervisor training programs within the system.
. Worked with Captivate 4.0 (designed about 20 modules over an 8 month
period) to develop CBT based training modules on controlled area
subjects, including software simulations, leadership development and
FDA & EU content including but not limited to Good Documentation,
cGMP, Code of Federal Regulations, Safety and Biohazard prevention.
. Ensured all training documentation met FDA Code of Federal Regulations
and European Union requirements for auditing.
. Supported the Operations, Quality Assurance and Regulatory groups with
training and materials as requested.
FOCUS Brands, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia
Director of Training - Cinnabon & Carvel
1995 - 10/2008
. Developed and implemented all training materials including job aids,
training manuals,
planners, and classroom sessions, for all domestic and
international locations; comprised
of over 600 Cinnabon bakeries and 400 Carvel Ice cream
shops
. Served as Director of Field Training and was responsible for opening
support for
Cinnabon, Carvel, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's
restaurants with in the United
States
. Implemented ServSafe food safety training on-line for all brands as
well as Alcohol
certification for Moe's and Schlotzsky's
. Developed programming requirements and training materials need to
implement new register systems (Radiant, Positouch and Aloha) for all
company and franchise locations
. Provided all technical training for Franchise partners and managers on
company approved POS systems and in house sales reporting systems
Training Manager - Cinnabon 4/2003 -3/2005
3/2000 - 3/2002
. Restructured training model from a de-centralized program to
centralized to include
classroom and live restaurant experience
. Planned, developed and led the revision of six year old Operations
Manual project
. Managed and developed three training specialist
. Designed, tested and implemented new training program delivery system
which including
the use of pictures as well as written directions
. Assisted with technical training of HR group on new HRIS System
(Ceridian and PeopleSoft)
Operations Manager New Revenue Channels - Cinnabon
3/2002 - 4/2003
. Developed wholesale model leveraging existing facilities, equipment
and labor to increase overall system wide sales
. Developed specialized production processes to satisfy FDA and local
health code requirements and regulations
. Expanded wholesale test in a four month period from three locations to
75 location in three states meeting all projected deadlines while
maintaining control on all costs
. Developed training materials, sales and revenue forecasts for grocery
wholesaling channel
District Manager - Cinnabon
3/1999 -3/2000
. Responsible for seven locations in the northern Ohio market as well as
three outliers in the Midwest
. Managed 18 management level employees and increased retention by 90%
. Increased district controllable profit by $111,400 over projected
annual plan
. Increased Guest satisfaction scores to exceed company-wide of average
of 91.2%
Bakery Manager / Certified Trainer - Cinnabon Ft Lauderdale
Florida 5/1995 - 3/1999
Zales Jewelers Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sales Associate
1994 -1995
Fanny Farmer Candy Shops Boston, Massachusetts
District Office Manager / Area Manager / Store Manger
1992 - 1994
Education and Professional Certifications
Kaplan University - Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration 2008-2012Bottom of Form
Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT)
2007
Essentials in Human Resources Certificate
2006
Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM)
2005
Discernment Certification (DISC)
2005
Notary Public State of Georgia
2001
Successful Training Manager Certification (Lavngevin)
2000
Time Management Certification (Franklin Covey)
2000
Skills
Extensive software knowledge in PC and Macintosh platforms
including Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Adobe creative suite (Illustrator,
In-Design, Photoshop, Acrobat
Professional) and Captivate 4.0. Haemonetics DMS,
MasterControlTM. Experience with multiple back office and POS
systems
Professional Organizations and Community Service
Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART)
American Society of Training and Development (ASTD)
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF)
Haynes Homeowners Association Board of Directors (President &
CEO 5 years, CFO 1 year)