KARISSA SHABLESKY
**** ***** ****** **** *** Albany, OH 43054
Tel: 330-***-**** ***********@*****.***
I am a well-seasoned and highly motivated leadership development specialist with over 9 years’ experience through many facets including finance and wealth management fields. I have many well-rounded varieties of skills that include project management, internal change management, training and development, instructional and organizational design, and team building and coaching. I take a proactive approach by prioritizing key needs and partner with senior management to ensure the success of our employees on-going education and develop different learning programs to collaborate and work effectively across various business divisions. I am a natural problem solver who can quickly adapt to the communication style and needs of a diverse range of people.
Education
Master of Business Administration
Ohio Dominican University
Concentration in Leadership Development
2nd Concentration in Finance
Graduation Date: Fall 2018 GPA 3.76
Bachelor of Art
Ohio Dominican University
Major: Communication Studies, Public Relations
Minor: Marketing
Graduation Date: May 2010 GPA 3.42
Experience
UBS Financial Services
Feb. 2016 – May 2018
Authorized Officer – Market Technology Specialist
I managed over 300 employees, managers, and senior stakeholder’s technology development and education that includes internal change management in the technology and digital transformation, wealth management, and business development. Supporting more than 30 platforms, I assist with day-to-day practice management, tasks, client interactions and employee development that help support the firm's strategies and values.
•Developed and delivered various training courses and/or materials for asset managers and senior management that includes course outlines, eLearning via Webex, visual job aides, and data reporting.
•Liaise with internal team, and technical and business-facing stakeholders where appropriate to promote program / capability awareness, and generate support for achievement of program objectives
•Developed and articulated strategic objectives to engage and educate staff on ever-changing initiatives within my market in the technology field.
•Successfully transitioned to appropriate business owners and senior management for sustainment.
•Implement transformation initiatives during rapid change across the divisions and markets to accomplish business goals as set by the firm and senior leadership
The Ohio State University
Fisher College of Business
June 2015 – Sept. 2015
Program Manager – National Center for the Middle Market
As the program manager for the NCMM, I worked closely with Thomas Stewart and Doug Farren to
help manage the day to day activities within the NCMM. This included working with various
partners within the middle market community such as businesses, researchers, and students to
identify the most important needs and challenges faced in the middle market
• Training and development of interns, staff, and faculty.
• Coordinated and managed all day-to-day activities including meetings, travel, expenses, and various other initiatives. Managed website content and social media content with partnered vendors.
Morgan Stanley
Dec. 19 2010 – June 2015
Senior Technology training and development specialist for wealth management
Train and develop staff including training and sales personnel for the purpose of instructing end-users and clients.
Maintain training room equipment for optimum functionality including upgrades and repairs when needed.
Conduct learning needs analysis to integrate needed lessons in curriculum design and development.
Developed training program and instructional material on safety programming troubleshooting maintenance and installation of specific softwares and hardwares.
Reviewed current training documentation and re-wrote technical procedures and training manuals as necessary.
Provided visual learning thought installation and use of software and hardware in training lab environment.