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Elyse Robbins

Summary

Dedicated and accomplished professional with over 20 years of expertise in tax, consulting, and learning. Demonstrated success in collaborating with Fortune 500 clients to craft innovative digital learning platforms and implement blended learning strategies tailored to diverse learner needs. Proven ability to cultivate and manage stakeholder relationships, driving tangible business outcomes. Adept at seamlessly transitioning from client-serving to learning roles, aligning learning initiatives with strategic business priorities, and achieving heightened operational efficiencies. Holds a certification in Executive Coaching, underscoring a commitment to leadership and management excellence.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Learning Business Partner

EY
01.2022 - Current
  • Manage relationships with stakeholders across over 20 different competencies in the tax department
  • Conceptualize, design, facilitate, and manage change for tax groups, transitioning from lecturer-based learning weeks to blended learning, catering to the needs of all learners
  • Facilitated leadership training to develop new leaders from within, drive change, and effectively oversee special projects.
  • Engaged proactively with business functions to understand needs, filter suggestions, and communicate needs to help improve business outcomes.
  • Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to increase collaboration across departments.

America's Learning Business Partner

EY
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Established a new people structure to align the internal learning strategy for People Advisory Services, encompassing personas, experiences, and learning
  • Successfully virtualized over 60 learning opportunities within eight months, collaborating with our global community to deliver high-quality learning experiences amidst the pandemic.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Senior Manager People Advisory Services

EY
03.2012 - 01.2020
  • Possess extensive experience coaching, training, and cultivating teams as a former client-serving Senior Manager in PAS Mobility
  • Successfully managed a team of over 30 individuals globally and generated revenue exceeding 3 million dollars
  • Revamped learning approaches for mobility individuals, emphasizing interactive and case study-based methods over traditional lecture-style training
  • Partnering with the aforementioned Fortune 500 global client to develop a digital learning platform and overall Human Resources technology roadmap.
  • Managed a team of 50+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional team members to build and execute development plans.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through process analysis and benchmarking studies.

Tax Manager

Deloitte LLP
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Identified potential risks associated with international assignments and recommended solutions to mitigate them.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to international assignments.
  • Coordinated with internal stakeholders on all aspects of the expatriate program, such as tax, payroll, immigration, visas.

Business Analyst

Rockefeller and Company
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to clarify goals and meet standards and deadlines.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects.
  • Delivered timely support by tracking issues and communicating resolutions to end users.
  • Prepared documentation summarizing findings from stakeholder meetings and workshops.

Tax Manager

KPMG LLP
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Researched new legislation that affects taxes due from individuals or businesses.
  • Produced thorough, accurate, and timely reports of project activities.
  • Provided leadership and direction to expatriate program staff, ensuring performance goals are met.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.

Education

Masters in Business Administration -

University of Phoenix
05.2005

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration -

Northeastern University
05.1999

Skills

  • Change Management
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Virtual and Live Facilitation
  • Career Support for Neurodiverse Individuals
  • Strategic Learning and Development
  • Executive Coaching and Mentoring
  • Onboarding Engagement
  • Multicultural Team Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Development

Certification

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
  • Enrolled Agent - IRS
  • TRACOM Social Style Certified
  • Design Thinking: Unifying Innovation Methodology (University of Notre Dame)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt

Volunteer Experience

  • Board of Education, Elected for 3-year term beginning 01 January 2023
  • Trevor Project, Crisis Counselor
  • Leader of Accessabilities at EY, 01/01/17, Present
  • Former Leader: College Map, Assist local high school children to learn about and attend college

Timeline

Global Learning Business Partner

EY
01.2022 - Current

America's Learning Business Partner

EY
01.2020 - 01.2022

Senior Manager People Advisory Services

EY
03.2012 - 01.2020

Tax Manager

Deloitte LLP
01.2007 - 01.2012

Business Analyst

Rockefeller and Company
01.2004 - 01.2007

Tax Manager

KPMG LLP
01.2000 - 01.2004

Masters in Business Administration -

University of Phoenix

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration -

Northeastern University
Elyse Robbins