Brian Stavola Jr
Madison Heights
Summary
Dynamic training professional with a proven track record of driving impactful initiatives that elevate team performance and foster organizational growth. Expertise in designing and delivering comprehensive training programs that enhance collaboration and skill development while adapting to evolving business needs. Recognized for a results-driven approach and reliability in achieving strategic goals, with strong skills in curriculum development, instructional design, and performance evaluation. Actively pursuing a Learning and Development Manager role within a global organization to leverage these strengths for maximum impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Training Specialist
Constellium Automotive
Plymouth, MI
12.2025 - Current
- Sole Learning and Development professional for North America. Manage training and development initiatives across four locations and over thirty departments, executing all aspects of learning strategy independently.
- Facilitated creation of leadership development program centered on crucial conversations, partnering with three champions to embed lessons within organizational culture..
- Coordinated with cross-departmental experts to create and present webinars, empowering young engineers with essential insights into company functions.
- Designed and produced a variety of digital learning content in 2025, partnering with various locations to maximize global impact.
- Designed and launched a Maintenance Training Program at Constellium, establishing clear career paths for employees and aligning training initiatives with organizational values and strategic objectives.
- Developed and implemented skill gap analysis framework to assist leadership in pinpointing learning needs and aligning departmental capabilities with company goals.
Training and Development Specialist
Constellium Automotive
Plymouth, MI
05.2022 - 12.2025
- Revitalized the company's training culture through the introduction of innovative programs, streamlined processes, and the creation of tailored training content, resulting in a 5% increase in total training hours yearly.
- Developed and standardized curriculum for training programs, job aids, and skills recording, ensuring consistency and clear documentation of employee progress across multiple learning initiatives.
- Redesigned and relaunched the intern program, incorporating mentorship and professional projects aligned with business objectives, resulting in KPI improvements across multiple departments.
- Implemented and launched Learning Management Software (LMS), creating an on-demand learning environment that contributed to a 100% audit success rate.
- Coach and mentor employees and perform audits to drive optimal understanding of operations.
- Maintain training records for all individuals and ensure compliance adherence.
- Developed a Skill Gap Analysis process in collaboration with senior leadership, aligning employee development with organizational goals.
Training Coordinator
Webasto Roof Systems Americas
Plymouth, MI
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Serve as the sole individual to perform this role in the entire state of Michigan. Oversee orientation, onboarding, and development of 2,000+ employees in 2021. Identify areas of need for training programs by working alongside hiring managers.
- Established a leadership orientation for new team leaders to improve expertise and lead company values.
- Support workshops for departments to recognize the root cause of problems and develop a value stream to optimize processes.
- Manage leadership development program to enhance soft skills and handle conflict resolution.
- Facilitate training/workshops on Lean management and continuous improvement.
- Coach and mentor employees and perform audits to drive optimal understanding of operations.
- Maintain training records for all individuals and ensure compliance adherence.
- Act as a member of employee cultural committees regionally to coordinate events and engage employees to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Analyze processes to manage continuous improvement activities to meet goals.
Human Resources Generalist
Surgeons Choice Medical Center
Southfield, MI
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed full lifecycle recruiting and onboarding from posting roles to offers for the entire hospital by working with management and leadership staff. Point of contact for any HR-related questions or concerns.
- Coordinated with HR leadership to administer Open Enrollment with a 100% enrollment rate.
- Posted positions internally and externally, reviewed/screened resumes, scheduled interviews, and continually onboarded new employees.
Lead Coordinator (Virginia)
National Flag Football
Bloomfield Township, MI
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Built rapport with a multitude of individuals as a point of contact for any problems. Guided flag football tournaments in Virginia and coordinated logistics. Increased substantial revenue for the state of Virginia by providing effective service.
Sales Associate
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee, WI
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Sold a full menu of ticket products for the Milwaukee Bucks for full, partial, and group ticket packages, resulting in $40K in new business. Exceeded goals of 85 calls per day, five completed appointments per week, and scheduling of 10 appointments per week while continuously closing sales and developing business opportunities. Cultivated client relationships through phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings.
Education
Professional Certification - Human Resources Management
Michigan State University
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership Global Concentration
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA04-2029
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Central Michigan University
01-2016
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Program Administration
- Learning Management Software Administration
- Team Leadership
- Workshop Facilitation
- Lean Practices
- Continuous Improvement
- Logistics Coordination
- Training Evaluation
- E-learning development
Accomplishments
- Led Training and Development Initiatives across 4 North American locations, driving a consistent 5% annual increase in total training hours and improving employee engagement with professional development programs.
- Created comprehensive e-learning ROI dashboard showcasing $30,000 in annual savings and 800+ hours of time saved for both trainers and trainees
- Awarded the 2023 “Thank You Award” for outstanding contributions to the Leadership Development Program, demonstrating excellence in program design and implementation that supported leadership growth across multiple levels of the organization.
Affiliations
Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Certification
- Crucial Conversations Instructor Certified
- Lead in 30 Certified Instructor
Timeline
Sr. Training Specialist
Constellium Automotive
12.2025 - Current
Training and Development Specialist
Constellium Automotive
05.2022 - 12.2025
Training Coordinator
Webasto Roof Systems Americas
03.2021 - 05.2022
Human Resources Generalist
Surgeons Choice Medical Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
Lead Coordinator (Virginia)
National Flag Football
01.2019 - 10.2019
Sales Associate
Milwaukee Bucks
05.2016 - 04.2017
Professional Certification - Human Resources Management
Michigan State University
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership Global Concentration
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Central Michigan University
Speaker Engagements
- SME Fusion 2025
- ASE HR Conference 2026