R. Chris Allen
27408 Spectrum, Irvine,CA
Summary
Trusted professional with a diverse background in Leadership & Employee Development, Organizational Development, Coaching, Operations and Marketing. Consistent track record in leading and developing teams to produce extraordinary results with speed-to-market.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant, Disney College Program
The Walt Disney Company
08.2023 - Current
- Worked on team to relaunch Disney College Program work-study internship experience at Walt Disney World Resort post-Covid.
- Redesigned personal on-on-one interview experience for each candidate for Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 Premiere Recruitment Seasons.
- Personally achieved a total of 478 interviews with a offerable rate of 90% during Premiere Seasons.
Senior Manager, Learning & Development Business Partnerships
Activision Blizzard
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Led as the Learning Business Partner for Activision Publishing and Corporate business groups, executing and driving programs for all employees and leaders in these Studios and business areas. Worked closely with Chief People Officers to drive culture change and strategy for their respective business units.
- Designed and launched two-module Leadership Development “Enhancement” Program for leaders who wanted a boost of learning in the 4th quarter. Program was designed and launched within a 3-week period to 3 regions globally; sign-ups were full within a day; 16 sessions total.
Senior Learning & Development Manager
Channel Bakers
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Designed, set & led the global learning & development strategy, goals & programs for all global employees & leaders of the top E-commerce marketing agency. Designed and facilitated all Leadership Development programs personally and coached all executives 1:1, including regular bi-weekly meetings with CEO and his C-Suite. Designed and develop all certification monitoring systems. Manage LMS for all employees.
- Managed multi-functional team across 3 Global Regions (US, EMEA, APAC).
- Managed launch and function of online performance management system.
- Sat on Succession Planning & Reorganization teams.
- Managed Diversity & Inclusion efforts and training.
Senior Advisor, Employee & Leadership Development
Southern California Edison (SCE)
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Built, assessed, managed and developed the Leadership Development Strategy across multiple programs, pathways, platforms and channels for leaders of all types at the major electrical utility in Southern California.
- Coached and developed leaders during the Safety Culture Change initiative.
- Developed competencies for facilitators across Edison's training, learning and development programs.
- Performed Diversity & Inclusion training as leader on DEI employee resource group.
Chief Coach & Consultant
RC Coaching & Development
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Consultant for your success focusing on executive coaching; live, in-class employee development & team building; multi-day management development programs; turn-key learning & development strategic execution; corporate succession planning; culture survey action planning & goal setting.
Manager, Global Learning & Development
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
11.2012 - 06.2016
- Managed and set learning strategy for all 5,000 global employees of the in-flight entertainment and connectivity division of Panasonic, including programs and courses for front-line employees through executive-level leaders. Also manage the e-learning strategy, LMS and metrics plan and lead all department personnel. Work one-on-one with executives on succession plan, new company competency selection and coaching.
- Co-designed and co-facilitated year-long intensive leadership development program for directors and executives (VP & CEO level) with UCLA Anderson School.
- Led 3-month complete redesign of manager-level leadership foundation program which resulted in point- and-a-half rating increase in applied work and competency development in 5 months.
- Spearheaded introduction of Lominger/Korn Ferry competencies throughout the company’s culture including succession planning, performance management, coaching and interviewing.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Manager, Learning & Development
Disney ABC Television Group
07.2010 - 11.2012
- Managed Leadership Development for the employees of all Disney-owned broadcast and cable networks, domestic affiliates, radio, digital, engineering, publishing and ad sales functions.
- Launched Leadership Development program and strategy in Shanghai, China during corporate-wide expansion. Personally trained master facilitators in Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America.
- Set the strategies and managed the team members responsible for all e-learning platforms, programs, systems and online course design as well as metrics and measurement for all departmental initiatives and curricula.
- Successful design, development and launch in 5 weeks of a 4 module, 16-hour executive development program personally facilitated to over 700 leaders globally; average program rating was 4.86 out of 5 with a measured change in capabilities of as high as 68%.
- Built online toolkit and launched skills reinforcement initiative to carry instructor-led work beyond classroom towards daily, reinforced application.
- Launched 4 additional programs addressing workplace generational differences; change management; leadership innovation; presentation and sales skills.
Director, Organizational Development & Training
The Fox Group
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Managed the organizational development strategic plan for the employees of all Fox-owned television networks, film labels and interactive media.
- Facilitated ongoing talent management and development of executive leadership and employee development via coaching and interventions, performance management and alignment, e-learning and bundled training programs, including a three-day, multi-part manager program.
- Managed design, launch and change management plan for Fox's Learning Management System.
- Operations management and oversight of 10 vendor facilitators and 79 courses attended by approx. 4,000 global employees annually.
- Implemented and facilitated Lominger competency profiling, training and coaching program to 80 executives and 80 front-line employees across 5 nationwide television networks in 6 weeks.
Manager, Organizational Development
AMC Mortgage Services (Ameriquest)
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Managed consultative training, career and labor development team of 10 professionals across 2 nationwide offices for the approx. 2,500 employees of the mortgage services line of business.
- Performed needs assessments, directed course development and set strategic goals for both systems-based and career-enhancement training.
- Designed and led company’s Corporate Culture Change Initiative; designed and trained “Creating Corporate Change” class for leaders; coached executives directly throughout change management.
Project Manager, Training
Gateway Computers
05.2005 - 10.2005
- Designed, facilitated and managed the operations and logistics of multiple programs to enhance professional skills and personal career advancement for all 2,000 employees in four office sites across the U.S. All employees included, from senior executives to front line customer service.
Various Positions
The Marketing Arm
10.2001 - 05.2005
- Personally reestablished USM&P as premier agency for training & development in field promotions. Founded multi-level proprietary methodology in sales tactics, consumer interaction, team unification and other modes via customized modular training materials.
- Wrote training manuals, produced and appeared in training videos, and wrote, operated and maintained phone and online training systems.
- Managed team of Regional Facilitators. Managed and led multiple Operations Managers and promotional teams consisting of all lines of business.
- Responsible for primary client contact, including contract negotiation, reporting, sales, and oversight management. Reorganized and executed corporate training initiatives to ensure global messaging consistency.
Various Positions
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
05.1992 - 10.2001
- Supervised multiple operations at Disney Resort Theme Parks & Resorts.
- Responsible for resort-wide decisions involving parks, resorts, and recreational areas as Resort Duty Manager (Disneyland, California Adventure, Epcot).
- Spoke as official media and public relations spokesperson as Disneyland Resort Ambassador in Anaheim, CA.
- Acted as mentor and motivator of employees at all levels.
- Recruited and managed new employees both domestically and internationally for College Work-Study Programs.
- Designed and managed events involving international dignitaries, celebrities, and employees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, emphasis in Directing/Producing
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Development
- Performance Management
- Facilitation
- Coaching
- Talent Management
- Employee Engagement
- Team Building
- Succession Planning
- Career Development
- Team Management
Certification
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
BarOn EQi reporting & coaching
Lominger VOICES 360 reporting & coaching
Lominger Leadership Architect
DiSC behavioral assessment
Timeline
Consultant, Disney College Program
The Walt Disney Company
08.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, Learning & Development Business Partnerships
Activision Blizzard
07.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Learning & Development Manager
Channel Bakers
07.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Advisor, Employee & Leadership Development
Southern California Edison (SCE)
03.2018 - 07.2021
Chief Coach & Consultant
RC Coaching & Development
06.2016 - 03.2018
Manager, Global Learning & Development
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
11.2012 - 06.2016
Manager, Learning & Development
Disney ABC Television Group
07.2010 - 11.2012
Director, Organizational Development & Training
The Fox Group
08.2007 - 07.2010
Manager, Organizational Development
AMC Mortgage Services (Ameriquest)
05.2006 - 05.2007
Project Manager, Training
Gateway Computers
05.2005 - 10.2005
Various Positions
The Marketing Arm
10.2001 - 05.2005
Various Positions
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
05.1992 - 10.2001
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
BarOn EQi reporting & coaching
Lominger VOICES 360 reporting & coaching
Lominger Leadership Architect
DiSC behavioral assessment
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, emphasis in Directing/Producing
University of Southern California
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