Des Guthrie
West Chester,PA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Learning and Organizational Business Partner
GoHealth
07.2021 - Current
- Enhancing company's infrastructure through establishment of comprehensive tiered leadership development program, aimed at cultivating culture of growth and efficiency across all levels
- Spearheading innovation of processes and standards to elevate company's overall learning effectiveness
- Orchestrating impactful company wide initiatives by crafting engaging learning materials focused on targeted content, designed to amplify knowledge and skills in critical areas such as on-boarding, individual performance, leadership cultivation, and sales domain
- Pioneering integration of new Learning Management System (LMS) for streamlined development and performance tracking
- Personalized development plans for each team member to chart their professional growth and career trajectory
- Leading charge in delivering largest training programs in company's history, while introducing and leading various pioneering training endeavors across organization.
- Facilitated change management processes during organizational restructuring efforts, ensuring smooth transitions for affected employees.
- Contributed significantly to department's achievement of over 80 awards from esteemed industry-leading standards
Human Resources Business Partner
GoHealth
08.2021 - 02.2022
Sr. Performance Consultant
HUMAN BEHAVIOR Crisis
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated closely with client departments to actively bolster attainment of their goals and objectives through strategic emphasis on employee engagement and performance optimization
- Worked in tandem with key organizational leaders to synchronize HR practices with dynamic demands of both present and future business imperatives
- Actively engaged in client departmental meetings as pivotal support resource, providing valuable insights and guidance
- Drove development and execution of cohesive organizational plans, meticulously crafted policies, and refined procedures, ensuring seamless alignment with overarching business objectives
- Offered adept counsel to facilitate formulation of robust business and technical strategies, fortifying path toward achieving strategic goals.
Director of Training and Development
REWORK GROUP
01.2013 - 04.2020
- HR consultant specializing in organizational performance and leadership; spearheaded and implemented full-cycle transformations within organizations spanning diverse sizes and industries
- Engaging directly with C-Suite and Executive teams, facilitating promotion and alignment of strategies through variety of assessments to gauge and enhance results
- Role entailed cultivating and nurturing relationships and partnerships with spectrum of stakeholders, customers, peers, partners, and direct reports
- Possessing keen ability to anticipate forthcoming trends and adeptly design programs that prioritize critical areas such as employee experience, inclusion, and equity
- Additionally, focused on optimizing team dynamics for optimal talent outcomes, leading team dedicated to rigorous and continual improvement efforts.
Sr. Consultant
DSK & Co.
04.2012 - 02.2013
- Established and nurtured cross-functional relationships, advising senior-level stakeholders within business and adeptly challenging leadership when needed to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
- Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PAMaster of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
University of San Diego
San Diego, CADoctor of Business Administration - Business Management
DePaul University
Chicago, IL08.2024
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Corporate Communications
- Human Resources
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Employee Development
- Data Analysis
- Training Management
Certification
- SHRM-SCP
- ICF Coach
- DiSC Certified
- MBTI Certified
- NLP Certified
- Statement Analysis (Basic & Advanced)
Academic Leadership
- DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA, Adjunct Faculty, Social Sciences, 03/2011, Current
- ROWAN UNIVERSITY, Glassboro, NJ, Adjunct Faculty, Social Sciences, 08/2015, 12/2021
- ROWAN UNIVERSITY, Glassboro, NJ, Full-Time Faculty, Professor Social Sciences, 08/2013, 07/2015
- RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, Brunswick, NJ, Part-Time Lecturer, Social Sciences, 08/2015, 06/2017
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
GoHealth
08.2021 - 02.2022
Sr. Learning and Organizational Business Partner
GoHealth
07.2021 - Current
Sr. Performance Consultant
HUMAN BEHAVIOR Crisis
06.2020 - 09.2021
Director of Training and Development
REWORK GROUP
01.2013 - 04.2020
Sr. Consultant
DSK & Co.
04.2012 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Drexel University
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
University of San Diego
Doctor of Business Administration - Business Management
DePaul University
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