Learning & Development Talent Specialist

SUMMARY A talented Learning & talent development professional with extensive

experience spanning a wide range of sectors and organizations. Possessing in-depth skill sets in curriculum design and development, building cross-cultural teams, coaching and employee on boarding, leadership & talent management and workforce development programs.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Training and Staff Development

Wisconsin State Department of Corrections

07/2025 – Present Madison, WI, USA

Leading the Department’s statewide training efforts for the Bureau of Training and Staff Development (BTSD). Managing all departmental training programs, encompassing pre-service academies, Agent Basic Training, and specialized staff development through the Corrections Training Center. Core duties involve:

• Leadership and Team Management: Directing a team of 17 professional trainers and support personnel, I oversee performance management, provide ongoing professional development, and cultivate career advancement. I handle recruitment, hiring, and staff evaluations to guarantee efficient training delivery.

• Budget Oversight: Administering an annual training budget of approximately $3.3 million, I ensure strategic resource allocation, monitor spending, and manage the procurement and contracting of external training vendors.

• Training Design and Execution: I lead the creation and rollout of training programs, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and regulatory requirements. I deliver advanced, evidence-based training solutions, integrating a trauma-informed methodology.

• Partnership and Stakeholder Relations: Serving as a primary liaison between internal departments and external partners, including state entities, contracted vendors, and professional organizations, I drive training excellence and foster continuous improvement.

• Promoting Equity and Inclusion: I advocate for fairness in all aspects of hiring, selection, and training.

AVP- Global Assignments and Culture

USSA International, LLC

04/2024 – 07/2025 New York, US

Spearheaded the creation and execution of Global Talent Mobility and Learning/Talent Development initiatives.

Served as the main liaison for secondees, offering continuous support and advisory services.

Developed an integrated onboarding experience for all secondees. Continuously evaluated and introduced innovative improvements to the secondment framework.

Engineered a company-wide performance management system. SENIOR MANAGER, HR STRATEGY, LEARNING &

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Kaiser Permanente

03/2022 – 04/2024 Oakland, US

David Fabie, Learning and Leadership Development

Madison, WI, 53718, USA, +1-415-***-****, *******@*****.***, LinkedIn, http://www.davefabie.com

Kaiser Permanente, an integrated managed health care organization established in 1945, serves 12.6 million health plan members, employing 167,300 individuals, including 14,600 physicians across 39 medical centers and 431 medical offices, generating $4 billion in net income on $84 billion in operating revenues.

SENIOR MANAGER, HR STRATEGY, LEARNING & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Led and directed the implementation and management of leadership development programs, encompassing needs assessment, curriculum design, development, and program rollout.

Provided management oversight for conducting gap analyses, consultations, assessments, and identifying strategies to cultivate sustainable leadership qualities throughout the organization.

Developed the organization-wide 'Manager Basics' skills development program, which has been completed by over 2000 managers to date. Performed in-depth needs assessments for manager and leadership skills, subsequently designing learning programs aligned with identified results. Enhanced the visibility of the Learning and Leadership Development function through the implementation of a comprehensive 'Voice of the Customer' feedback program involving key stakeholders and client groups. NATIONAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Kaiser Permanente

11/2017 – 03/2022 Oakland, US

Devised, implemented, managed, and supported robust talent development and deployment initiatives.

Chaired the internal Program Manager Promotion Council, ensuring quality assessments.

Formulated and instituted Program & Project Manager Talent Assessment Programs to enhance organizational capabilities.

UK LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Lead

The Adaptavist Group

03/2017 – 11/2017 London, UK

Established in 2005, Adaptavist is a London-based IT services firm delivering premier professional services, support, hosting, and licensed products to numerous national and international clients, including more than half of the Fortune 500.

Functioned as the internal Learning and Development lead, overseeing the complete lifecycle of professional development programs for Adaptavist employees at all levels.

Managed learning assessment, program design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Provided on-demand support for client-facing training operations. Independent Learning / OD Consultant

Multiple Clients

06/2015 – 03/2017 London, UK

Contract training consultant specializing in HR process improvement, EEO/Workforce Diversity, Organizational Development, New Employee Orientation/Induction programs, and Leadership Development. Key client engagements included LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – EMEA at Korn Ferry Futurestep (May-Dec 2016), providing HR services such as recruitment process outsourcing, project recruitment, and consulting.

Also served as AGM - LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER at International SOS (Dec 2015-May 2016), contributing to the world's largest medical and travel security services firm, which serves nearly two-thirds of Fortune Global 500 companies.

Held the position of LEARNING ACADEMY MANAGER at the Royal Bank of Scotland, London (Jun 2015-Jan 2016), leading a team of designers and consultants in developing bank-wide capabilities to enhance customer experience.

DIRECTOR, GLOBAL LEARNING PMO

HSBC

01/2014 – 03/2015 London, UK

GP Strategies Corp., based in Columbia, Maryland, is a global leader in performance improvement, offering sales and technical training, e-learning, management consulting, and engineering services.

Directed the Global Learning PMO, overseeing the creation and initial management of the Program/Project Management function for HSBC's worldwide outsourced Learning & Development programs. Improved and maintained global Learning Program quality and consistency. Spearheaded compliance and governance efforts in the analysis, design, and development of multi-channel learning.

Built, trained, and managed a global team of 12 Performance Consultants. Held budget authority and was responsible for the management and communication of critical issues.

Delivered Instructional Design services for learning solutions such as e- learning, instructor-led training, and blended formats. Established and controlled commercial tasking and pricing for both GP Strategies Ltd. and its clientele.

Managed the full lifecycle of learning development, including job task analysis, design, development, evaluation, and the creation of learning plans and objectives.

Recruited, supervised, and developed global support staff, including objective setting, professional development, and performance feedback. LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Buro Happold Engineering

04/2011 – 01/2014 London, UK

Consulted globally with renowned architects and clients at Buro Happold, an international engineering firm.

Provided strategic Learning and Development (L&D) advice to a global business, assessing needs and implementing solutions across all regions. Led L&D staff and developed global leadership programs aligned with business objectives and regional requirements.

Managed the global L&D budget.

SR. LEARNING CONSULTANT

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

07/2005 – 04/2011 Oakland, US

Supported Kaiser Permanente, an integrated healthcare organization with 167,300 employees, 14,600 physicians, 39 medical centers, 431 medical offices, and notable financial performance including $4.3 billion net income and over $74 billion in operating revenues.

Assessed and identified training needs, subsequently developing and delivering programs to enhance individual and team effectiveness, while measuring learning transfer.

Developed and coordinated comprehensive training programs, encompassing new hire orientation, job-specific content, technology, and customer service training for management and personnel. Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives and provided recommendations for enhancements.

Designed and delivered extensive leadership, management, and supervisory skills development programs for both clinical and non-clinical staff across all organizational levels at multiple medical centers. Independent LEARNING CONSULTANT

Multiple Clients

03/2003 – 06/2005 San Francisco, US

Contracted as a Learning and Leadership Development consultant, specializing in L&D, HR process improvement, EEO/Workforce Diversity, Organizational Development, New Employee Orientation/Induction programs, and Leadership Development.

Served as the PRODUCT DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER at ABE Services in San Francisco, CA, a Nelson family company specializing in 1099 independent contractor compliance evaluations and protocols, and employer-of-record services.

Acted as a CLIENT TRAINER ASSOCIATE at Thomson Financial in San Francisco, CA, a leading global provider of integrated information solutions serving over 20 million users worldwide.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

ABN AMRO Bank N.A

11/1998 – 02/2003 Chicago, US

Developed and facilitated corporate-wide training and professional development programs, including blended web-based and classroom-based solutions, for a major global bank with over 23,000 employees across 7 states.

Assisted in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) audits and created tailored training solutions.

Managed the marketing, enrollment, evaluation, and revision processes for all training programs.

Achieved substantial budget savings through the design and implementation of customized harassment prevention training enhancements and new programs.

Replaced vendor-provided programs by developing and delivering in-house training solutions.

Played a key role in the organization's inaugural venture into web-based training by designing and implementing supervisory training programs comprising 8 course offerings.

Successfully rolled out and delivered these programs to over 5,000 supervisory-level employees, and facilitated more than 250 programs annually, training 15,000 employees in harassment prevention and workforce diversity.

OUTPLACEMENT COUNSELOR

Challenger, Gray and Christmas

04/1998 – 11/1999 Chicago, US

Conducted training programs for outplacement clients to enhance job- seeking skills.

Provided job search referrals and interview training, supporting clients in transition.

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Korea Foreign Studies Institute

01/1997 – 04/1998 Seoul, South Korea

Directed educational programs for a private international institute, enhancing curriculum quality.

Formulated marketing and public relations strategies to elevate institutional presence.

NON-COMBATANT EVACUATION (NEO) WARDEN

United States Embassy

04/1997 – 04/1998 Seoul, South Korea

Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for NEO operations.

Acted as a primary point of contact for embassy information and coordination.

06/1993 – 12/1996 DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING Madison, US Allen & O'Hara, Inc

Oversaw all marketing, advertising, and public relations efforts to enhance brand visibility.

Cultivated sales leads and trained national sales staff to achieve revenue targets.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Madison

M.A., Adult Education

01/1994 – 12/1996 Madison, US

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

B.A., Mass Communications / Journalism

08/1988 – 05/1993 Milwaukee, US

SKILLS Learning & Development Talent Management

HR Strategy Workforce Diversity

Leadership Development Performance Management

LMS Instructional Design

Coaching EVP Development

Blended Learning Educational Assessment

Marketing Strategy Public Relations

Education Funding Knowledge

LANGUAGES English (Native Speaker) German (Business Fluent) French (Basic Proficiency)

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