Allyson Drews
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
People-focused training and development leader with 4+ years of experience as Director of Training at Onesto, specializing in employee development, onboarding, coaching, and creating consistent training standards. I take pride in creating an environment where employees feel seen, valued, and supported while also holding teams accountable to high standards. Known for building strong relationships across all levels of an organization, identifying development opportunities, and adapting training to meet both employee and business needs. Looking to bring my hospitality leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills, and passion for people development into a Human Resources role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Training and Development
Onesto
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
02.2022 - Current
- Partnered with management and department leaders to identify training needs and develop employee training and development strategies aligned with business goals.
- Managed onboarding, orientation, compliance training, and role-specific development programs, enhancing employee readiness and engagement.
- Assessed employee skill levels and training needs through feedback, surveys, interviews, and performance data, implementing improvements based on findings.
- Developed and maintained role-based training materials, instructional guides, learning resources, and standardized training procedures.
- Evaluated training program effectiveness through employee feedback and performance metrics, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Served as an internal consultant to managers on employee development, training processes, performance improvement, and individualized development plans.
- Coached and mentored employees and trainers, supporting professional development, career growth, and advancement opportunities.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts and operational leaders to ensure training content was accurate, relevant, and consistent with organizational standards.
- Planned and facilitated interactive training through presentations, role-playing, simulations, team exercises, and hands-on instruction.
Education
MBA - Masters of Business Administration
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
Kenosha, WI02-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05-2020
Skills
- Training design
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development
- Needs assessment
- Employee training
- Talent development
- Performance coaching
- Employee engagement
Affiliations
- Assisted in the opening and training of staff at the "The Bridgewater Modern Grill" (August- October 2022)
- Assisted in the opening and training of staff at the "The Edison" (May- July 2023)
Timeline
Director of Training and Development
Onesto
02.2022 - Current
MBA - Masters of Business Administration
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee