DREW ANDERSON
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Well-qualified Learning & Development Specialist adept at engaging audiences, implementing training programs, and working with a variety of people onsite or remotely. Influential and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach. Interested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and the fight for fair and respectful treatment of all.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning & Development Manager
BTD Manufacturing
12.2021 - Current
- Led a team of four L&D Leaders across BTD’s four production facilities in Minnesota, Illinois, and Georgia
- Facilitated a year-long leadership development program with 40 participants, including presentations, scheduling, communications, working with executive stakeholders, and continually improving the program
- Major component in BTD’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative, helping with material refinement and delivering presentations to large audiences
- Spearheaded rollout of On-The-Job training process to all BTD production facilities
- Continually worked to improve frontline leadership development, including the launch of monthly leadership trainings and an onboarding process for new leaders
Learning & Development Leader
BTD Manufacturing
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted new hire orientation weekly, including onboarding, training, and engagement
- Delivered customized trainings, ranging from leadership skills and professional development to material handling vehicle certifications and production specific topics
- Developed a standardized On-The-Job training process for new hires once they got to the production floor
- Applied for and received a Dual-Training Pipeline Grant through the MN Dept of Labor and Industry that allowed 16 BTD welders to receive welding certificates through an accredited instructor
Manufacturing Leader
BTD Manufacturing
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Oversaw production operations pertaining to personnel supervision, expedite job management, and auxiliary support
- Improved BTD performance metrics by supporting Safety initiatives, implementing Quality corrective actions, identifying and mitigating Productivity gaps, driving Cost reductions, and cultivating Talent
- Developed employees with constructive coaching techniques, establish performance standards through leading by example, and reward positive conduct while correcting negative behavior
- Achieved strategic results with Leadership while supporting employees and addressing and resolving daily tactical problems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering and Management
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.2017
Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal, Communication, and Public Speaking Skills
- Strong Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Flexibility, and Critical Thinking Skills
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Learning & Development; Leadership; and Continuous Improvement Experience
- Microsoft Office Suite, UKG Pro, SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Lean and CI tools
- New Hire Orientation
- Instructional Techniques
- Company Policy Compliance
- Video Conferencing
Timeline
Learning & Development Manager
BTD Manufacturing
12.2021 - Current
Learning & Development Leader
BTD Manufacturing
02.2021 - 12.2021
Manufacturing Leader
BTD Manufacturing
07.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering and Management
North Dakota State University
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