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Angela Williams

Jonesboro,GA
Angela Williams

Summary

In the world of Learning and Development, Angela Williams is not just a professional; she is a luminary who crafts vibrant narratives of growth, transformation, and inclusivity. Analytical Director of Learning creating learning journeys in leadership development. With over a decade of experience, my journey is marked by an unwavering commitment to unlocking human potential. Being the architect of Adult Learning Strategies that not only empower individuals, but also promote inclusivity and diversity within any organization.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

AMB Sports and Entertainment
Atlanta, GA

Senior Manager
12.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Implementation of MVP Leadership development has lead to new projects in organizational competencies, career laddering, performance management, and succession planning
  • Women's ARG Programming Co-Chair, 2x Values in Action Recipient, Family Fund Grant Chair, Brandon Hall Nominee
  • Within 2 years created a L&D budget over $300,000 and provided benchmark within 1 year to show ROI through increased revenue with MVP Leaders
  • Designed BFOB Welcome Home onboarding processes to orient new hires with company culture and values.
  • Developed assessment tools to evaluate employee skill sets and identify areas for improvement through Perceptyx and Korn Ferry
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop long-term talent acquisition goals.
  • Prepared presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention trends.
  • Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
  • Facilitated workshops on leadership and management skills.
  • Implemented Press Box coaching initiatives to help employees reach their full potential.
  • Implemented engagement surveys to increase retention and workplace satisfaction 2x Great Places to Work Atlanta

Brill, Inc
Tucker, GA

Associate Director
05.2018 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Training & DEBI of North America, Manage North American Food Safety/GMP/BRC/FDA compliance for 9 facilities
  • Storyboard and create content for plant specific training that is cross-functional to Brill’s corporate standards
  • Lean based root-cause analysis Implemented “Playbook and Coach” with Alchemy systems to deliver daily employee coaching and competency sessions
  • Launched North American Learning Plan matrix that scoped development needs for Production and Management employees
  • Managed a team of 6 including a DEI Manager, Talent Acquisitions, and HR Coordinators
  • Managed a $800,000 annual training budget Managed leadership and development training for recently promoted manager; creating a personal brand

Golden State Foods
CONYERS, GA

Senior Operations Training Specialist
06.2017 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Designed and delivered new employee culture training initiative for 1200 employees that successfully integrated the company’s vision and mission to instill a safety culture
  • Assisted HR in implementation of ICIMS system and conducted multiple job fairs with Goodwill North Ga which resulted in a 27% reduction in plant temporary employees
  • Redesigned job structures, positions, and personnel forecasting; reduced labor cost requirements by 14% for unionized plant
  • Organize and lead the needs assessment which ensured employee the ability to discuss improvements in production for GMPs
  • Assisted the GSF Foundation by facilitating at local high schools and colleges about Food Manufacturing jobs and how they fit into the millennial workforce

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas
NORCROSS, GA

Manager of Technical Training
08.2015 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Responsible for ensuring Technical Training Courses for a dealer network of over 7,000 technicians in our North American, South American and Canadian construction and forklift equipment, and manage training revenues and expenses
  • Cultivated the instructor-lead training with an emphasis on blended learning methods by creating content for small learning videos for clients and customers with Adobe suite and Camtasia Facilitates all technology and systems training for dealers and employees, specializing in our internal telematics system HiMate
  • Travel to Korea bi-yearly to our parent company HCE to work with IT developers on technology projects Direct supervision of a team of 4 facilitators and 2 product support district managers,including: workload, scheduling, and performance reviews
  • Created and facilitated onboarding for new hires in Product Support roles along with KPI and SOP operational guides to ensure proper protocol and stay within HCEA’s strategic goals Showed ROI within first year by charging for training classes grossing $65,000.00 in revenue

Safe-Guard Products International, LLC
ATLANTA, GA

Corporate Training Coordinator
12.2012 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Provided week-long classroom onboarding for new hires known as “ SGU” (Safe-Guard University) to mentor, coach, and evaluate over 900 participants' progress and create their personal brand in our North American and Canadian offices
  • Facilitated new technology and refresher training to current employees to improve product knowledge and customer experience
  • Created and employee relation program “Play It Safe” for safety and wellness
  • Implemented internal reward system which was used with yearly salary and bonus structure which followed life cycle of employee and structured future leadership
  • Responsible for 5 monitors a month per employee for over 200 employees based on company standard QA and SLA guidelines
  • Achieved recognition awards from major customers (Mercedes Benz, Toyota, VW, and Audi) for excellence in training and training execution.

Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts from Organizational Development
09.2026

University of South Florida

06.2021

University Overview

telematics/ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certification

Savannah State University

Bachelors of Arts from Sociology
05.2001

Skills

  • Perceptyx Engagement Surveying
  • Korn Ferry 360 Certified
  • Gallup Strength Finders
  • Talent Development
  • OSHA General Labor/ First Aid Certified
  • SkillSoft/ HAACP/ GMP/ OSHA
  • Data Analytics
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Oversight
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Organizational Improvement
  • Influencing and Negotiating

Timeline

Senior Manager

AMB Sports and Entertainment
12.2021 - Current

Associate Director

Brill, Inc
05.2018 - 12.2021

Senior Operations Training Specialist

Golden State Foods
06.2017 - 05.2018

Manager of Technical Training

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas
08.2015 - 06.2017

Corporate Training Coordinator

Safe-Guard Products International, LLC
12.2012 - 08.2015

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts from Organizational Development

University of South Florida

Savannah State University

Bachelors of Arts from Sociology
Angela Williams