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Deborah Roman

Katy,TX

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in Organizational Development principles, science, application, and integration. Significant experience in enterprise-wide change management; business process optimization; executive coaching; training strategies & implementation; operations and metrics.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Organizational Development Consultant

Confidential Clients. 10 Yrs +
07.2022 - Current
  • Leveraged outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify the root causes of organizational challenges and develop effective solutions.
  • Designed and delivered workshops on various topics, such as leadership development, conflict resolution, and time management.
  • Worked closely with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) teams to ensure alignment of objectives with safety initiatives and programs.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure the understanding and integration of changes into various systems within the organization.
  • Developed and managed training programs, providing coaching and mentoring to organizational leaders at all levels.
  • Oversaw Change Toolkit and SharePoint resources, including the development of change level 1-4 tools.
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of a Live Safer culture, focusing on process development and knowledge-building.
  • Spearheaded change initiatives that resulted in significant improvements in operational efficiency across various departments within client companies.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Supported clients in the execution of their strategic objectives by offering expert guidance on best practices for organizational development.

Manager, OCM & Training

Utegration, LLC
02.2021 - 07.2022

SAP Experts with a focus on Utilities and Energy

Utility AMI Deployment (Domestic & International) - SAP Hana – SAP Enable Now - Asset Management

(Company was Acquired)

  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
  • Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
  • Manage Change: Includes engaging stakeholders in the change effort and ensuring they are ready to adopt the coming changes, measuring and reporting change progress, assessing business readiness and supporting change adoption. Plan and support labor relations and/or employee relations discussions, as necessary. Deliverables include Change Management Plan, Communications Plan, Stakeholder Management, Resistance Management, Training Plan along with training development and delivery, Issue Tracking, establishing KPIs and Sustainability Planning
  • Manage Training: Includes design and delivery of a wide variety of technical and professional training initiatives using proven sources of content, best practices in training design and diverse delivery methods to address skills and development for employees within all areas of the organization. Identifying appropriate external learning partners and manages vendor relationships as needed to support learning plans.
  • Lead the delivery team (up to 100 people, on/offshore), drive desired professional behaviors, and motivate the team to the highest levels of performance and ensure that team resources have the best conditions to perform successfully.

Transformation Delivery Manager

KPMG LLP
01.2020 - 10.2020

Petrochemical | Utilities | Oil & Gas | Chemicals

(Reduction in force due to COVID-19)

Supply Chain Process Redesign & Technology Implementation

Partner with client teams and initiate key business development activities by targeting key C- level clients, proposing services, and closing opportunities in the oil and gas industry

  • Partner with client teams and initiate key business development activities by targeting key C- level clients, proposing services, and closing opportunities in the oil and gas industry
  • Guide client executive team and internal deployment team through a large business change. Knowing how to identify interests, properly position arguments, and deliver messages appropriate to influence behavior changes
  • Address client needs and introduce client solutions related to all aspects of for human performance-related advisory services, including behavioral change management, HR solution, learning and development, talent management, and organizational design
  • Execute the full lifecycle of human resource-related solutions, including project scoping, design, development, and deployment
  • Contribute to the development and evolution of methodologies and intellectual capital including contributing to articles, whitepapers, and training efforts
  • Build long-term business relationships with key executives through engagement delivery and networking in professional organizations - SHRM & ACMP
  • Manage and provide leadership to teams of staff level professionals and become actively involved in staff development and practice management

Human Resource Development Consultant

Confidential Clients. 10 Yrs +
09.2015 - 01.2020

Organizational Development & Change Management

(Accepted a permanent position with KPMG)

Projects included: Merger Culture Integration, Compensation Alignment – Police Department, Training Program and Curriculum Development, Technology, Federal OSHA & ISO Compliance, NERC CIP Cyber Security, Business Process Redesign, Merger & Acquisition, Digital Transformation, and Times of Crisis

Education

Master of Science - Human Resources Development

University of Houston
Houston, TX
2006

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
1999

Skills

  • Organizational Assessment
  • Organizational Culture
  • Operational Excellence
  • Accident investigation
  • Behavior-Based Safety Training
  • Training Program Development
  • Leadership Coaching and Development
  • Training delivery
  • Adult Learning Theories
  • Curriculum Design
  • Excellent Communication

Accomplishments

  • Develop and manage competency-based curriculum and assessments for job families from shop floor to executive leadership, ~2300 employees, maintaining flexibility to adhere to the business strategies and objectives.
  • Designed, recruited, and managed a 2-year management rotational program maintaining a 95% retention rate.
  • Designed a leader's development tracker to assess the skills, performance, and behaviors of leaders for succession planning.
  • Redesigned staffing process resulting in 50% reduction in time and 40% reduction in cost.
  • Managed Global Organizational Development Function, 14 direct reports in 3 countries, $9.5M annual budget, significantly improving business process mapping, training delivery and timeliness, incorporating current state training technologies and establishment of a central change management office (CMO).
  • Oversaw Learning Services portfolio for 100 projects annually. Ensured right mix of content, delivery method, and reporting necessary to support and track 36,000 employee learnings. Achieved 91% effectiveness and satisfaction from learners.

Affiliations

  • Certified Professional in Performance and Learning (CPLP), Area of Expertise: Designing Learning.
  • Business Process Management Professional Certification; Boston University Corporate Education
  • Certified PROSCI Change Manager
  • HRD Certificate; Texas A&M Training and Development Certification

Timeline

Organizational Development Consultant

Confidential Clients. 10 Yrs +
07.2022 - Current

Manager, OCM & Training

Utegration, LLC
02.2021 - 07.2022

Transformation Delivery Manager

KPMG LLP
01.2020 - 10.2020

Human Resource Development Consultant

Confidential Clients. 10 Yrs +
09.2015 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Human Resources Development

University of Houston

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

University of St. Thomas
Deborah Roman