Cailee (Cay) Schneider
Concord,NH
Summary
Team-minded Training Manager with over 10 years of experience training groups of employees in the Retail and Corporate Retail industry. A flexible and understanding individual with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. Adept at creating training materials, evaluating employee performance and assessing company training needs to improve retention and employee engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Trainer/Talent Development Manager
Vans, A VF Company
06.2016 - Current
- Improved district training programs by conducting thorough needs assessments and implementing tailored solutions.
- Enhanced employee skill sets through development and execution of comprehensive training curriculums.
- Boosted employee retention by designing engaging and effective training sessions that increased job satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with district stakeholders, ensuring alignment between training initiatives and business objectives.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs using various assessment tools, leading to continuous improvement efforts.
- Delivered high-quality train-the-trainer workshops, empowering facilitators to effectively teach specialized content.
- Identified performance gaps through analysis of employee data, leading to targeted interventions that improved overall productivity.
- Partnered with human resources personnel in addressing employee concerns related to professional development opportunities.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate the impact of training initiatives on individual growth and organizational success.
- Improved training program effectiveness while monitoring, evaluating and recording initiatives to deliver management feedback for corrective action planning.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Store Manager Trainer
Journeys
05.2011 - 06.2016
- Increased store sales by implementing strategic merchandising plans and visual displays.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new store managers, resulting in improved performance and faster onboarding.
- Reduced employee turnover by establishing a positive work environment and offering competitive benefits packages.
- Streamlined store operations by optimizing staff schedules and delegating responsibilities effectively.
- Facilitated strong communication between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that maximized productivity.
- Promoted excellent customer service with thorough staff training and ongoing coaching sessions.
- Managed budgets, financial reporting, and expense control to ensure profitability for each store location under my supervision.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees, providing constructive feedback and setting goals for continued growth.
- Coached new managers through challenging situations involving employee relations or conflict resolution techniques.
- Spearheaded recruitment efforts in hiring highly-skilled retail professionals who contributed to the overall success of the stores.
- Supported store opening by setting up office space, equipment and POS systems.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
SNHU
Manchester06.2026
Skills
- Employee Engagement
- Performance Management
- Succession Planning
- Career Development
- Training Facilitation
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Curriculum Design
- Problem Solving
- Onboarding Strategies
- Time Management
- New Hire Onboarding
Accomplishments
- Top 20 out of 500 stores 6 years in a row (Vans, 2017 - 2023)
- Awarded Store Manager of the year 4 years in a row (Vans, 2019 - 2023)
- Awarded Human Resources Award (Vans, 2019 - 2020)
- Awarded Community Activist Award (Vans, 2021)
- Accepted into the Accelerated Leadership Program (Vans, 2023 - 2024)
- Passion Project Recipient (Vans, 2020)
Affiliations
- Music teacher
- Pianist
- Community Activist
References
References available upon request.
Certification
PHR Certification (2024)
Timeline
District Trainer/Talent Development Manager
Vans, A VF Company
06.2016 - Current
Store Manager Trainer
Journeys
05.2011 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
SNHU
PHR Certification (2024)
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