Employee and Management Training

Location:

Minneapolis, MN

Posted:

April 07, 2016

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Resume:

Andy Weisberg

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Golden Valley, MN 55427

763-***-****

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Leadership Qualifications:

Talent Development Change Management Organizational Development Training

Profile

Unique, creative professional with 10+ years of success in training, consulting and business development within corporate, academic, and government organizations. Excels in developing New Hire Orientations, Learning Management Systems, Leadership Development and Performance Management processes; has extensive experience with Change Management instruction and coaching; has designed and delivered over 25 communications/relationship classes as well as presented to universities and businesses. Diverse background spans directing, teaching, performing, and professional speaking; applies a non-traditional approach to instructional design, employee engagement and leadership coaching; drives consistent increases in productivity by encouraging creativity while focusing on personal growth, relationships, and communication. Expertise encompasses Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Project Management and Communication. Delivers value by:

- Providing thought leadership, support, and learning resources to drive the attainment of company vision, mission, and objectives

- Leading the assessment, scheduling, design, and evaluation of talent management/organizational development systems

- Building programs, processes and resources that engage employees and customers and meet their educational needs

- Redefining work environments and cultures to foster universal leadership and strong employee/customer relationships

Credentials

Bachelor of Arts, Carroll College

Master of Arts, Marquette University, WI

Studied Abroad, Yugoslavia; Cultural Studies, Navajo Indian Reservation

Certified Facilitator/Instructor – all Developmental Dimensions International training programs (DDI)

Certified Facilitator – Myers/Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and DISC Assessment tools

Mediating and Counseling Skills for HR Practitioners, American Management Association

Certified Trainer – Winner’s Edge, Personal Success Institute

Total Trainer Program, Lakewood Publications

Member, American Society for Training and Development

Career Track

Professional Speaker, Consultant, Coach - three years Working with a wide variety of businesses across the US.

Consultant, Integritas, Inc. - three years

Provided coaching and training for executive staff on Teambuilding and Interviewing Skills.

Director of Talent Development, Boulay, Heutmaker, Zibell & Co. P.L.L.P. – two years

Directed all internal training and career development efforts. Designed, managed and facilitated the Boulay Leadership Development Group, providing training and guidance to future Partners. Provided personal consultation for management and employees in Change Management, communication, relationship building and professional development. Designed full training calendar with weekly schedule of classes, based on job competencies and CPE requirements.

Overhauled and redesigned New Hire Orientation program

Facilitated the creation of job competencies for all roles across the Firm

Selected, modified and integrated an automated Performance Management System

Updated and improved the Partner Evaluation system

Created and delivered a unique monthly video communication program with Firm updates, news and events

Organizational Development Specialist, Spanlink Communications Inc. - two years

Managed multiple projects and held responsibility for New Hire Orientation, Spanlink Academy, 16 professional education classes on a four-month rotation, (one class per week), sales coaching and Presentation Skills training. Maintained the intranet site for Spanlink Academy featuring a full class calendar, registration, surveys, and feedback forum. Assisted all employees with education and developmental needs. Provided personal coaching as well as management consultation on development opportunities. Coordinated vendor contracting activities. Supervised an administrative assistant.

Completely redesigned the previously unsuccessful Spanlink Academy, dramatically improving the performance of both individuals and entire departments. Directed global change initiative for Employee Education.

Partnered with key individuals across the organization to meet the needs of their departments.

Developed and maintained the corporate training intranet site.

Addressed and resolved issues involving Customer Service, New Hire Orientation, Performance Management, management skill sets, training resource access, Leadership Development structures, and sales techniques.

Organizational Development Manager, Gelco Information Network – two years

Directed all internal training activities as well as Gelco University; held responsibility for vendor-contracted sessions, continuing education efforts and any other professional development opportunities. Provided training on and administered an automated Performance Management System. Facilitated a Sales Boot Camp for all new sales hires.

Addressed multiple organization issues, including Gelco University, Performance Management, Change Management and the New Hire Orientation, providing structure for the company-wide education process.

Presented 12 classes and arranged for additional professional training by outside vendors and school systems.

Collaborated with the Vice President of Human Resources to develop and implement several compliance initiatives, including conducting Sexual Harassment training, facilitating a focus group on performance management automation, and designing, creating, and providing training on a Lotus Notes based LMS.

Established and maintained a resource center and lending library containing hundreds of books, tapes, CDs, DVDs, and periodicals for all employees.

Senior Training Coordinator, The Trane Co. – six years

Managed and facilitated all internal communication/relationship training. Prepared and maintained an annual training schedule with a rotation of 25 different classes. Coordinated HR mandated training on safety and workplace violence, diversity, and specially designed needs assessments for manufacturing work units. Contracted with outside resources for classes requiring certification. Coached employes regarding personal and professional development. Consulted management on training needs assessment and evaluation. Developed new courses on Managing Change, Stress Management, Coaching, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, and Cultural Etiquette. Supervised an administrative assistant and six Training Engineers on technical training redesign and delivery projects.

Partnered with new management groups on special projects, including presentations and training at sales conferences, and consulted with work groups on team-related communication problems.

Created an internal library, providing staff with learning resources and individual consultation and coaching.

Delivered value and ROI by improving communication, relationships, and continuing education opportunities.

Cultivated an ongoing level of trust and support that impacted continually expanding circles of influence and resulted in an excellent reputation across the organization.

Additional Experience

Co-founded Creative Chaos Inc., which provides professional seminars and consulting on creativity and innovation.