Elicia G. Layton
Neptune
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in employee training and development. Proven track record in launching training initiatives that drive organizational success and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP, Learning & Development & Marketing
Allstate Sales Group (ASG)
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Company Overview: https://www.asginc.us/
- Utilize various learning methods including classroom training, eLearning, blended learning, and mentorship programs to empower employees in partnership with the team.
- Assess learning needs across departments by collaborating with department heads and managers.
- Launch a new regional training center outside of our home market and hire, manage, and guide team for a pending successful launch in 2Q 2025.
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with the company’s overall business objectives and oversee the creation, execution, and analysis of marketing campaigns and company events such as a Senior Manager Meeting and company picnic.
- Manage a team of 11 with 3 direct reports.
- Https://www.asginc.us/
VP, Learning & Development & DEI
Allstate Sales Group (ASG)
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: https://www.asginc.us/
- Supported the professional growth of employees and drove organizational success through effective learning strategies.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning and growth throughout the organization by promoting and supporting training initiatives.
- Developed and monitored the organization’s DEI strategy to ensure alignment aligned with the company's values, mission, and business goals.
- Submitted comprehensive proposal to partner with an external vendor to provide us with a framework on how to seamlessly integrate DEI into the organizational culture.
- Https://www.asginc.us/
L&D Director and L&D Manager
Allstate Sales Group (ASG)
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: https://www.asginc.us/
- Design and develop comprehensive training materials, resources, and learning solutions with a focus on the virtual employee population.
- Completed all aspects of planning, writing, and executing a new 6-month Level I Manager Training program and planned company events.
- Https://www.asginc.us/
Executive Development Program Manager
Prudential Financial
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: https://jobs.prudential.com/
- Updated and launched two Executive Development Programs targeting high-potential talent for employees at the Director level and above. Reviews of the inaugural program indicated 100% of participants agreed the program was a valuable development opportunity with 80% 'Strongly Agreeing'.
- Collaborated with team members to research industry programs and define program framework aligned with best practices for 18-month leadership development program to support employee retention and internal promotion practices to retain essential legacy knowledge.
- Https://jobs.prudential.com/
Leadership Development Program Manager
Prudential Financial
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: https://jobs.prudential.com/
- Collaborated with business partners to gather business requirements and define 11 Leadership Development programs for people managers across the enterprise.
- In 2017, 98.4% of nearly 500 attendees indicated program satisfaction stating they were valuable learning and development experiences.
- Https://jobs.prudential.com/
Senior Learning Solutions Associate
United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU)
01.2009 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: https://www.unfcu.org/
- Responsible for all aspects of supporting training and development programs for supervisory and staff-level personnel including designing and facilitating multiple course offerings to meet business objectives on a variety of subjects.
- Updated online courses including UNFCU Core Curriculum, the Code of Ethics Refresher, Lending Development Program, Bank Secrecy Act, Security Awareness, and CONNECT the BEST relationship building and solution-oriented service program.
- Https://www.unfcu.org/
Manager of Central Leadership Development & Manager of Associate Recruitment
Macy’s
- Company Overview: https://www.macys.com/
- Https://www.macys.com/
Recruitment/Community Relations Specialist
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Company Overview: https://www.line.com/
- Https://www.line.com/
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Spanish
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin05.2000
Skills
- Employee training and development
- Team building and culture
- Leadership and management
- Learning design and facilitation
- Project management
- Event planning
Other Roles
- Macy’s, Manager of Central Leadership Development & Manager of Associate Recruitment
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Recruitment/Community Relations Specialist
Affiliations
- Summa Cum Laude and Cardinal Samuel Stritch Graduating Student of the Year
Certification
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) via the Association for Talent Development Certification Institute 2025
- DiSC Certified Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
VP, Learning & Development & Marketing
Allstate Sales Group (ASG)
02.2024 - 08.2025
VP, Learning & Development & DEI
Allstate Sales Group (ASG)
09.2022 - 02.2024
L&D Director and L&D Manager
Allstate Sales Group (ASG)
11.2020 - 09.2022
Executive Development Program Manager
Prudential Financial
01.2018 - 12.2018
Leadership Development Program Manager
Prudential Financial
08.2015 - 12.2018
Senior Learning Solutions Associate
United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU)
01.2009 - 08.2015
Manager of Central Leadership Development & Manager of Associate Recruitment
Macy’s
Recruitment/Community Relations Specialist
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Spanish
Cardinal Stritch University