Deborah Vanderwyk
Summary
Highly-motivated and passionate leader. Dedicated to the growth and development of the whole person, both in the workplace and in the classroom.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Training and Human Resources
Chick-fil-A
San Jose
11.2021 - Current
- Developed and led training programs to enhance employee knowledge, skills, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
- Promoted a culture where employees are encouraged to pursue professional and personal development opportunities.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
- Built, staffed and trained the Human Resources Department to ensure .
Store Manager
Starbucks Corporation
Santa Clara, CA
12.2008 - 11.2021
- Managed store operations including sales, inventory, customer experience and all aspects of Human Resources including, but not limited to recruitment, payroll, employee development, employee relations, training.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
City of Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
08.2009 - 12.2013
Collaboratively developed and taught a curriculum and lesson plans for classes of 20-25 boys and girls ages 4 and 5. Designed and implemented a classroom management strategy utilizing both group and independent work to him them develop communication
skills, personal responsibility moving them toward
autonomy. Engaged the children
cognitively, creatively and socially while developing both fine and gross motor skills as well as basic academics to prepare them for Kindergarten.
Human Resources Generalist, Benefits Representative
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
12.1991 - 06.2005
Assisted Faculty and Staff with health benefits, workers compensation, leaves of absence, unemployment and retirement issues and concerns. Developed, implemented and trained departments on leave of absence and workers compensation policies and procedures. Co-developed and implemented University policies and procedures in alignment with the Family and Medical Leave and the Americans with Disabilities Acts. Worked directly with University attorneys and all levels of University Management on Union, Staff and Faculty employee relations issues.
Certified Group Exercise Instructor
City of Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
05.2007
Engage and motivate participants in high intensity cardio and sculpting workouts. Independently, identify, develop and teach goal-oriented work-out routines ensuring participant proper form and technique to avoid injury and gain maximum results. Maintain certification and education in various modalities as well as CPR and AED training. Developed a committed and dedicated community of women and men through, patience, enthusiasm, humor, dependability, encouragement and empathy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Arizona State University
2018
Skills
- Outstanding communication skills; empathetic and patient
- Policy development and implementation
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- MS Office, Power Point and Excel proficient
- Talent recruitment, onboarding, development
- Documentation and Reporting
- Mentoring abilities
- Curriculum Design
Affiliations
- Currently a Middle School Catechist at Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish
- Led High School Bible study groups
Accomplishments
- Passed the CBEST exam
- Completed Introduction to Catechetical Ministry and Pastoral Ministry Formation programs through the Diocese of San Jose
Timeline
Director of Training and Human Resources
Chick-fil-A
11.2021 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
City of Santa Clara
08.2009 - 12.2013
Store Manager
Starbucks Corporation
12.2008 - 11.2021
Certified Group Exercise Instructor
City of Santa Clara
05.2007
Human Resources Generalist, Benefits Representative
Santa Clara University
12.1991 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Arizona State University