MARGO E. GILMORE
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SUMMARY
A dedicated and skilled Human Resources and Training Executive, with
extensive generalist and management experience. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact
effectively with all levels of an organization. Skilled in all
aspects of HR management, including strategic planning, employee
relations, training and development, talent management, HR services,
and HR policy and compliance. Demonstrates a tactical business
perspective and strong leadership skills to boost employee morale and
drive organizational performance.
EXPERIENCE
SPACE COAST CREDIT UNION, Melbourne, Florida
Manager, Training and Development, 2009-2015
Managed the training and development function for a $3 billion financial
institution employing approximately 800 employees. Collaborated with
retail leaders to address training needs and oversaw all management
development training, including design and delivery of management-related
topics, such as recruiting and hiring training, problem-solving, managing
performance, sales training and coaching.
. Led all process training for performance management, employment law,
coaching, recruiting and hiring.
. Assisted in crafting curriculum and working with company directors to
ensure all division representation.
. Oversaw corporate-wide sales training initiative, increasing referrals
and cross-sales by 10%.
. Performed course development and design, using blended learning,
including e-learning course design and instructor-led training.
. Developed and designed e-learning courses to follow core values and
uncommon management criteria and behaviors expected of all employees
and managers.
. Customized and implemented LMS system to include curriculums for
various departments.
. Created performance metrics for trainers to include satisfaction and
effectiveness ratings.
. Led the training effort for one of the largest credit union mergers and
systems conversion in credit union history - met or exceeded all
deadlines and provided a trained workforce of over 300 people on a new
banking system.
. Mentored a team of six trainers and sought growth and development
opportunities to enhance their skills.
Human Resources Manager, 2003-2009
Managed all Human Resources functions, including recruitment, training and
benefits administration for SCCU, a $1billion financial institution
employing approximately 400 employees.
. Reduced time-to-hire 15% by working with recruiting team and managers
to create effective job profiles.
. Implemented online appraisal system (Appraisal Smart), which included
platform construction, ensuring creation of appraisal templates for all
organizational jobs.
. Automated employee handbook to Web-based tool, ensuring current and up-
to-date policies and procedures.
. Created Web-based supervisor's handbook for utilization within manager
and mentor program.
. Key contributor to investigatory process on employee complaints and won
both EEOC suits.
. Designed and conducted Supervisory Training for all entry-level
supervisors and new managers, including writing the supervisor's
manual. Training included programs on employment law, decision-making,
providing performance and coaching feedback, and managing employee
leaves of absence.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
SYMMES MAINI & MCKEE ASSOCIATES, INC., Cambridge, Massachusetts, Director
of Human Resources and Training, Senior Associate, 1999-2003. Designed and
implemented formal mentoring program to prepare individuals for advancement
and senior-level positions. Designed and facilitated formal training
programs for department managers on interviewing and hiring, conducting
performance appraisals, discipline and termination discussions, and
understanding FMLA and ADA regulations. Revised and implemented human
resources policies while writing facility's Emergency Action Plan and
partnering in achieving ISO 9000 certification.
MASSBANK FOR SAVINGS, Reading, Massachusetts, Assistant Vice President,
Human Resources and Training, 1994-1999. Implemented internal reward and
recognition program for outstanding internal customer service. Designed
and facilitated sales management program for branch managers to implement
bank-wide sales incentive and reward program. Presented yearly goals and
achievements to board of directors annually. Training Director, 1993-1994.
Devised teller training program and conducted setup of simulated branch
for teller training. Created in-house educational and training programs
for sales and service training. Worked with vendors to select and provide
in-house software training for staff. Trained and managed computer upgrade
to banking system.
UST CORPORATION, Boston, Massachusetts, Corporate Training Officer, 1989-
1993. Delivered in-house teller training programs and various programs,
including customer service training, stress management and supervisory
skills. Assisted with new-hire interviewing.
PROVIDENT INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS, Boston, Massachusetts, Teller Trainer,
Assistant Head Teller, Teller, 1985-1989.
EDUCATION
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY, Boston, Massachusetts
B.A., 1984
CERTIFICATIONS
Myers-Briggs, 2007
PHR, 1996
Human Resource Management, 1996
AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management
Space Coast Human Resources Association
Toastmasters International - Certified Toastmaster (CTM)