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Corey Klein

L&D and Communications Leader
Clinton,NJ

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Senior Learning Manager Manager, Learning & DevelopmentDirector, Learning & DevelopmentCorporate Communications ManagerCorporate Communications Senior Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Clinton, NJ, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Company CulturePersonal development programs

Summary

Award‑winning Learning, Communications, and Ethics & Compliance leader who transforms complex regulatory and cultural requirements into clear, engaging, enterprise‑wide programs that employees complete, value, and apply.

I bring a unique foundation as a Newhouse‑trained broadcaster, blending on‑air clarity, storytelling, and executive presence with deep Fortune 500 experience across consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and financial services.

I’ve served as a trusted advisor to CEOs, Boards of Directors, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officers, and senior leaders, guiding global strategy, executive messaging, and disciplined program execution. My work strengthens culture, accelerates behavior change, and builds employee trust, consistently delivering measurable outcomes, including sustained 100% global training completion, record speak‑up engagement, and recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Across my career, I’ve led global learning and communications initiatives for thousands of employees, produced multimedia campaigns that make complex policies understandable and actionable, and earned 21 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards for innovation and impact.

I’m known for unifying cross‑functional teams, simplifying complexity, and creating experiences that resonate at every level of the organization.

I thrive at the intersection of learning, culture, compliance, and communication, helping organizations strengthen values, elevate leadership, and empower employees to do the right thing.

Overview

1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Training & Communications

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
Piscataway, NJ
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead company-wide Ethics & Compliance (E&C) learning and communications initiatives from end to end, enhancing engagement, understanding, and real-world application.
  • Oversee program strategy, design, development, and delivery, including team leadership, cross-functional partnership, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
  • Direct and contribute to high-impact programs recognized with nine Brandon Hall Excellence Awards, with three add'l projects nominated for 2026.

Associate Manager, Training & Communications

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
Piscataway, NJ
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Planned and executed Global E&C learning and communication campaigns, partnering with leaders and SMEs to turn complex topics into clear, engaging messages and providing practical tools for employees worldwide.
  • Played a key role in the development of eLearning, video, and communication assets that supported adoption of critical E&C priorities.
  • Contributed to projects recognized with five Brandon Hall Excellence Awards and a Colgate-Palmolive 'You Can Make a Difference' Award.

Senior Instructional Designer

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
Piscataway, NJ
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Designed, developed, and implemented global eLearning and communication solutions by analyzing learner needs and consulting with SMEs and stakeholders to align content with business goals and desired behaviors.
  • Led the creation of interactive courses, tools, and resources that improved performance and strengthened compliance culture.
  • Contributed to work recognized with four Brandon Hall Excellence Awards.

Training Materials Developer

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
Piscataway, NJ
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Created training courses, videos, simulations, guides, and help documents in collaboration with SMEs and business stakeholders, supporting multiple global system and process implementations.
  • Supported IT learning curriculum development and Train-the-Trainer sessions, improving system adoption and effective application use across the company.

Training Manager

MERCK
Summit, NJ
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Designed, developed, and facilitated classroom, eLearning, and blended training programs (e.g., New Employee Orientation, Train-the-Trainer, Drug Development Process, GMP, and SOPs), consulting with leaders and SMEs to analyze needs and tailor solutions to diverse audiences.
  • Created surveys and assessments to evaluate knowledge transfer and performance, using results to close skills gaps and strengthen compliance.
  • Narrated eLearning courses and corporate communications, and developed and led the 'Ambassador Program' to onboard and mentor new employees, while conducting data entry audits to ensure training record accuracy.

Trainer / Performance Consultant

PRUDENTIAL
Newark, NJ
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Developed and delivered customized training programs for new and experienced mutual fund employees, collaborating with area leaders to identify performance gaps and create targeted learning solutions.
  • Measured training effectiveness by analyzing individual and departmental performance pre- and post-instruction.
  • Led cross-functional teams on high-visibility initiatives, including 'Learn to Grow', an annual multi-day learning expo for ~1,000 employees, and the company's statement redesign effort.
  • Led the project for Prudential Investments' annual Customer Service Appreciation Week and acted as Communications Liaison for integrating American Skandia funds into Prudential's family of funds.
  • Served as editor-in-chief of The Learner's Advantage, the area's quarterly learning newsletter, while training new employees in Ireland through early web and video teleconferencing pilot programs.

Call Center Coach

PRUDENTIAL
Newark, NJ
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Created the area's first quality awards program, 'Coaching Shares,' which improved morale and performance and helped raise the call center's national DALBAR ranking among participating U.S. mutual fund companies from #59 to #6.
  • Mentored staff through coaching sessions, provided written and verbal feedback, and supplied management with updates and recommendations to improve service levels.
  • Evaluated knowledge and customer service skills of mutual fund call center representatives, identified trends and training opportunities, and developed action plans to enhance performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

High school or equivalent -

The Bronx High School of Science
Bronx, NY

Skills

  • Training program development
  • Learning strategy
  • Instructional design and eLearning development
  • Training evaluation
  • Vendor management
  • Vendor management and compliance
  • Ethics compliance

Certification

  • Certified Learning Strategist, The Brandon Hall Group
  • Advanced Data Driven HR Certification, Colgate-Palmolive
  • AI, Data Literacy, & Analytics Certifications, Colgate-Palmolive
  • Virtual Instructor Training Certificate Program, Colgate-Palmolive
  • Project Management Certificate Program, The Association for Talent Development (ATD)
  • ELearning Instructional Design Certificate Program, The Association for Talent Development (ATD)
  • Instructor / Facilitator Certificate Program, Langevin Learning Services
  • Series 6 Securities License, National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Running
  • History
  • Classic Cars
  • Baseball
  • Volunteerism

Awards

  • Winner of 21 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Learning, The Brandon Hall Group
  • Winner of the Chairman's You Can Make a Difference Award, Colgate-Palmolive

Accomplishments

  • Recognized with 21 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards since 2021.
  • Winner of Colgate-Palmolive's Chairman’s You Can Make a Difference Award.
  • Proud to have contibuted to Colgate-Palmolive being names One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 16 years in a row, with the highest level of employee Speak Up activity since the company began tracking it decades ago!

Timeline

Manager, Training & Communications

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
01.2024 - Current

Associate Manager, Training & Communications

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
01.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Instructional Designer

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
01.2017 - 01.2022

Training Materials Developer

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
01.2012 - 01.2017

Training Manager

MERCK
01.2007 - 01.2011

Trainer / Performance Consultant

PRUDENTIAL
01.2000 - 01.2006

Call Center Coach

PRUDENTIAL
01.1998 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism

Syracuse University

High school or equivalent -

The Bronx High School of Science
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