Connie Rowland
Fountain Valley,CA
Summary
Accomplished Learning and Development Specialist with a proven track record at Weight Watchers International, enhancing employee retention by developing engaging onboarding and orientation processes. Expert in Organizational Development and adept in Facilitation Techniques, significantly improved learning outcomes and employee satisfaction. Spearheaded virtual training transitions, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning and Development Specialist
Weight Watchers International
10.1987 - 08.2024
- Evaluated training program effectiveness, adjusting content as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
- Designed interactive workshops that fostered collaboration and active participation among team members for better knowledge retention.
- Partnered with HR in succession planning identifying key candidates for promotion or lateral moves within the organization based on their strengths and developmental needs.
- Aligned training programs with organizational goals, ensuring that learning initiatives directly supported overarching business objectives.
- Supported organizational change initiatives through thorough communication and effective training strategies.
- Facilitated collaborative learning workshops, fostering culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Spearheaded transition to virtual training environments, enabling continuous learning amidst remote working conditions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify skill gaps and create customized trainings to address them.
- Conducted regular needs analysis surveys to gauge areas where additional support was required promoting continuous improvement in staff skills, knowledge, and abilities.
- Enhanced team's instructional design capabilities by conducting regular training sessions on modern educational technologies.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to tailor learning solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and employee skill gaps.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms for training programs, driving continuous improvement based on participant insights.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Increased employee retention rates by developing engaging onboarding and orientation processes.
- Improved employee satisfaction and morale by providing tailored professional development opportunities.
- Standardized evaluation criteria across all courses allowing for consistent measurement of participant feedback for ongoing improvement efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
UC Irvine
Irvine05.1983
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Adult Learning Theory
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Training delivery
- Performance Consulting
- Learning Management Systems
- Facilitation Techniques
- Onboarding Programs
Timeline
Learning and Development Specialist
Weight Watchers International
10.1987 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
UC Irvine
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