Rebecca (Becky) Chase Szymonski
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Neenah, WI 54956 -119*-***-*** 0473
PROFILE
Business professional, specializing in both Training & Development,
and Recruiting & Selection. Experienced in
several Supply Chain roles including customer service, production
planning, commodity management, and inventory
analysis.
Recruiting/Selection Process Process Mapping
Curriculum Development Certified Target Selection Behavioral
Interviewing Trainer
E-learning Development Coordination of Training including
on-boarding of interns
Classroom Delivery CAP certified (Change Acceleration Process)
Instructional Design Specialization in many training development
software
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah, WI
1987 - 2009
Kimberly-Clark is a leading global health and hygiene company with
worldwide sales of over $19 billion in 2008.
Logistics Training Analyst IV (2003-2009)
Training and Development
. Instructed classes in a Fortune 200 corporation (Customer Relationship
Training, Meeting Best Practices, Effective Workplace Overviews,
Intern Orientations - Supply Chain, and Purchasing System).
. Behavioral Interviewer-Trainer - 9 years (Targeted Selection certified
Trainer).
. Developed engaging e-Learning for corporate initiatives and functional
training.
. In-depth knowledge of software such as: Lectora, Captivate,
Authorware, Audition, PhotoShop, and PowerPoint. Proficient to
Articulate, Flash, Visio, SnagIt and Quiz Maker Behavioral Interviewer
Trainer - 9 years (Certified Trainer in Targeted Selection).
. Developed level two and three evaluations for Supply Chain courses and
events.
. Coordinated Lunch and Learns, Bi-monthly Supply Chain Presentations,
Softskill and Technical Supply Chain classes for 600 Supply Chain
Employees throughout the U.S.
. Led the on-boarding of both Supply Chain Interns and their Team
Leaders.
. CAP (Change Acceleration Process) - used the training with Customer
Transition Planning project.
Recruitment
. Led Data Integration Sessions with Interviewers/Peer resources
deciding on whom to hire (9 years).
. Led In-Basket exercises (a Supply Chain simulation tool).
. Prescreened Supply Chain Candidates.
. Interviewed Supply Chain Candidates.
. Instructed Corporate wide Behavioral Interviewing Classes to employees
of all levels.
OASIS Training and Development Analyst (2001-2002)
Designed and developed content (using the ADDIE Methodology).
Programmed Supply Chain e-Learning classes incorporating Adult Learning
concepts.
. Elearning Consultant for users.
Coordinator IV, Logistics Training (1999-2000)
. Led a team of nine Supply Chain employees to redesign Production
Planner Training.
. Implemented the Production Planner Training. Trained 100 planners in
week-long training sessions.
. Coordinated training classes for over 600 Supply Chain employees.
. Maintained class registration information in Access software.
. Implemented the Supply Chain's first on-line class
registration/maintenance system titled "Registrar".
Vendor- Managed Inventory Analyst II, Neenah (1994-1998)
. Managed Kimberly Clark Inventory for nine customers, including Tops
Markets, Kmart, Target, Wakefern, Brunos, C&S Wholesale Grocers,
Merchants Distributors, Inc.
. Participated in activities of the team that received the K-Mart
Supplier of the Year award.
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Planner II, Lakeview Mill, Neenah (1991-1994)
. Planned wadding manufacturing on 4 paper machines, supporting Infant
Care, Facial Care, and Family Care products.
. Managed pulp supply for the entire Tissue Mill.
. Planned Converting equipment: Multi-folder (facial tissue), Towel
Folder (paper toweling).
. Planned Transfer of Products from mill to Distribution Centers.
. Scheduled Health Care manufacturing equipment at the Badger Globe
Tissue Mill.
Buyer I and II (1987-1991)
. Managed and negotiated Commodity contracts. Initiated standardization
of office supplies, lab supplies and furniture.
. Purchasing Trainer - taught the Purchasing System to hundreds of
employees.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI
1984 - 1987
Marketing/ Sales and Sales Management Instructor (1984-1987)
. Classes instructed:
V Introduction to Marketing: 15 sections (approximately 600
students).
V Selling and Sales Management: 14 sections (approximately 450
students).
. Developed the PSE (National Sales, Marketing and Management
Fraternity) chapter from 22 to 95 students.
. Was nominated for National Top PSE Faculty Advisor award.
. Advised students on projects that won PSE National Honors.
. Initiated and implemented Mu Kappa Tau (National Marketing Honor
Society).
Education
M.B.A., Marketing, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Inducted into a Marketing Honor Society- Mu Kappa Tau (MKT),
Marketing/Statistics Graduate Assistant,
Marketing Research summer internship at Wisconsin Gas, Milwaukee
B.B.A., Marketing, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Honors: Dean's lists, Silver Scroll (Honor Society - only 36 students
chosen), scholarships
Professional Development
Lectora/Advanced Lectora (e-Learning Influence without Authority
Software) (2008)
Lean Theory with Pascal Dennis, Lean Pathways Negotiation Preparation
(2008)
Advanced PhotoShop Problem Solving/Decision Making
Personal Activities
. Instructed Bible skills, etc. for grades K-6. (9 years).
. Pastor Interview and Selection Committee (2008)
. Girl Scout Volunteer Award. (2007)
. Competent Toastmaster Proficiency.
. Volunteered PhotoShop skills for numerous school, church and
neighborhood projects.
. Consulted and developed training presentation on I-Sectors - Sumnicht
& Associates, LLC Family Wealth Managers, Appleton, WI
. International Travel: Europe (nine times), Canada, and Brazil, along
with traveling throughout the US.
. CPR certified, Infant, Child and Adult (2009)
Cultural Exposure: German, Polish and Portuguese