Kelly J. Yahner
570-***-**** *****.******@******.***
Casa Grande, AZ. 85122
Human Resources Partner
Learning & Development Organizational Development
Leveraging continuous improvements and innovation to drive business growth and success.
Accomplished thought leader with distinguished experience leading people, processes, and systems to positively impact bottom line performance. Draw on versatile experience spanning learning and organizational development, complemented by a successful executive career to meet precise objectives. Leverage a people-first approach to navigate through challenging and complex business situations, exceeding expectations by providing the tools and resources to maximize potential and drive operational excellence.
Highlights of Expertise
Leadership Alignment and Coaching
Training and Performance Planning
Learning Measurement & Evaluation
Program Management / Development
Learning Management System (LMS)
Theories & Principals of Learning
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Organizational Effectiveness
Professional Development / Coaching
Delivery Methods & Retention Strategies
Talent Management
Diversity and Inclusion
New Hire Orientation / Onboarding
Employee Development / Engagement
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Slippery Rock University
Professional Development / Certifications
Graduated High Honors in a one-year Management Development Program
Completed Certified Assessors Training
American Red Cross CPR/FA Trainer
Career Experience
Keystone Job Corps / Adams & Associates
Career Technical Training Manager (2017 to 9/22/20)
Harmonize business and human resources strategies to support overall organization objectives, overseeing the Service Trades and Work-Base Learning Service Trades and Construction Trades. Engage with the senior leadership team, providing recommendation regarding organizational design and change management initiatives to establish and align structure. Implement systems and processes, while providing executive leadership to drive growth, innovation, and continuous improvements.
Defined and implement streamlined systems to establish a performance calibration process and protocol; resulted in the consistent administration of talent and performance management practices.
Built leadership capabilities across multiple teams; established talent roadmap, created detailed competency model program, and developed curriculum to assist employees build complimentary soft skills.
Designed training programs, overseeing development while incorporating operational efficiency and performance objectives into programs to increase quality and shorten training life cycles.
Exemplified core leadership values, identifying and addressing internal issues that dramatically impacted employee morale and retention rate across global member firms and businesses.
Human Resources Manager (2016 to 2017)
Served as an advisor, leader, and mentor, liaising with service areas regarding human resources functions for approximately 120 team members. Created training programs, focusing on improving engagement across multiple departments. Collaborated with department heads to analyze performance metrics and conduct needs assessments to create process improvements and support organization objectives.
Collaborated with department heads to analyze performance metrics and conduct needs assessments to create process improvements and support organization objectives.
Acted as a subject matter expert, providing counsel to business leaders regarding compensation / benefits administration, recruitment / retention, and the development of training programs.
Director, Training & Education (2012 to 2016)
Administered all aspects of academics, career technical training, career prep, counseling, and career transition. Evaluated program operations and created high-quality, engaging learning solutions; utilized a variety of format while remaining focused on program objectives and promoting long-term retention for improve learner performance on the job.
Managed and fulfilled training requests for store teams; assessed training needs and gathered data on expected outcomes to determine best resources within budget to achieve the desired outcome.
Contributed to academic development and career transition programmes; ensured a comprehensive understanding of position requirements and company policies.
Coached faculty concerning student readiness; conducted assessments, facilitated trainings, improved communications, and translated action plans into strategies.
Additional Experience
Residential Living Manager / Human Resources Manager, Keystone Job Corps (12years)
Human Resources Manager, Hazleton Nursing & Geriatric Center (5years)
Certified Home Health Aide, Community Nursing Service
Substitute Teacher, Cambria Heights School District
Credentials
Professional Affiliations
Board of Directors - American Red Cross Hazleton Chapter
Career Success Standard Chairperson
Diversity Chairperson
Honors & Accomplishments
Recognized as the #1 Human Resources Office for 10 years
Celebrating Excellence Award as Staff Member