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Customer Service Training

Location:
Grand Island, NY, 14072
Posted:
March 09, 2010

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TAMMY CAPONE-CUMMINGS, PHR

*** ******* ***** 716-***-****

Grand Island, New York 14072 abnq37@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Training/Development Manager & Six Sigma Green Belt with 9 years of progressive experience in

program coordination, instructional design and training coordination. Extensive experience in HR

disciplines, metrics, technology, outsourcing in the labor relations field, as well as effective labor

relations practices.

Industry Experience:

Manufacturing, Medical Equipment, Automotive, Health Care

Human Resource Expertise:

• Contract Negotiations (UAW) • HR Benefits - ADP • Succession Planning

• Performance Management • Process Improvement • Career Development

• Recruiting/Staffing • TWO’s Timekeeping System • PeopleSoft

Certifications:

PHR, Six Sigma Green Belt, QS 9001 Internal Auditor, Train-the-Trainer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MERITAIN HEALTH, Amherst, New York 2007 - 2009

Corporate Trainer

Managed and delivered all non-operations related training for an organization of 1500 employees

across the US. Created presentations, related materials and managed training resources to support the

developmental needs. Analyzed current training vs. requirements and developed roadmap to close

gap. Evaluated all training to identify necessary enhancements and work with providers to update

content. Delivered training via webinars, online learning and conference calls to reduce training costs

and support corporate-wide education. Supported all roles within the Human Resource arena.

Created and facilitated Corporate Training Focus Group for all locations to communicate training

needs. Focus group conducted onsite and webinar to discuss and resolve issues.

Launched online learning program through Learn.com to efficiently support all Meritain Health

training needs across all locations.

Managed Job Analysis Project creating 100 job descriptions to support Career Development Program.

Trained 1350 employees in Diversity Awareness across the organization.

Participated on taskforce that supported the upgrade of Microsoft 2007 applications and training

requirements.

Effectively rolled out monthly Training Metrics and Measurements Report to management

determining effectiveness of each course/workshop.

SENECA NIAGARA CASINO & HOTEL, Niagara Falls, New York 2006 - 2007

Training Coordinator

Directed new hire, customer service and state-required training for 6500 employees at three company

locations. Formulated and implemented management curriculum/programs designed to develop new

supervisory and front-line staff. Maintained training database. Implemented needs analysis focusing on

employee skills to ascertain areas of potential improvement and training opportunities. Designed and

produced training materials and programs for all departments, coordinated career development

systems, and taught supervisors to conduct career discussions with staff.

Created 4 Star Employee Recognition Program.

Developed standardized reports in Infinium (AS400) to quantify recipients and ensure recognition

to top producers of 4 Star Employee Recognition Program.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

MSX INTERNATIONAL (FORD MOTOR COMPANY), Buffalo, New York 2000 - 2006

Training and Development Manager

Oversaw implementation of state, Federal and Ford Motor Company mandated training for automobile

stamping plant with 1500 employees. Secured funding, identified training providers, and conducted

needs analysis to ascertain areas of training concentration. Maintained training records in Pathlore

Learning Management System database. Developed strong relationships with political parties to acquire

funding to support training programs. Ensured compliance with UAW contract requirements and

negotiated with UAW officials regarding non-conformance issues. Ran monthly Training Steering

Committee meetings and presented training evaluations and resulting effects on costs/profits to senior

management. Actively participated in organizational design, compensation and policy deployment.

Succeeded in implementing major training program by effectively negotiating with local facility to

receive benefits from Ford Community Services Involvement Program.

Secured funding from multiple sources to support training program implementation; secured

Rapid Response/Layoff Aversion Grant of $250,000 through New York State to support wages of

employee's in training, and HAB (Hazardous Abatement Board) grant of $35,000 for safety training.

Coordinated, acquired funding and attained resources in development of multipurpose training

center (36'x96' building) within Ford Buffalo Stamping Plant; benchmarked other training facilities,

and worked with facility engineering and outside contractors to complete two-year project.

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Grand Island, New York 1998 - 2000

Customer Service Training Coordinator

Assisted in supervising operations of call center with over 50 customer service representatives. Handled

employee management and training, scheduling human resources and covering call volume needs.

Directed employee recruitment and retention within Customer Service Department. Performed personnel

reviews and aided in Performance Management Process for 12 customer service representatives.

Received Customer Service Leadership Award for exemplary performance.

GRAPHIC CONTROLS CORP., Buffalo, NY/Tustin, CA 1989 - 1998

Senior International Trade Representative

Managed Middle East, United Kingdom and Africa international trade orders and shipping requirements,

with additional responsibility for preparing documentation regarding export and international import

requirements. Processed letters of credit and bank drafts for payment options from other countries.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX CANISIUS COLLEGE

MBA Bachelor of Science

TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT

International Trade Documentation Six Sigma Green Belt Certification HR Benefits (ADP)

UAW Contract Negotiations Certified 9001 Internal Auditor Train the Trainer

Employee Progress and Evaluation Organizational Development Certified TIPS Trainer



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