Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Custom
Timeline
Generic

Jacqueline Sands

Lake Forest,CA

Summary

Experienced Regional Learning Representative with a 23-year tenure at Albertsons Companies, excelling in human resources and retail operations. Expertise in nurturing associate development, boosting employee morale, and building community ties through extensive training initiatives. Demonstrated proficiency in communication, strategic planning, and technical skills aimed at enhancing brand reputation and fostering associate engagement and career growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Learning Representative

Albertsons Companies
Fullerton, CA
04.2016 - Current
  • Responsible for multiple districts focusing on compliance, eLearning, training, and overall district support.
  • Consistently provided updates and communication to districts and stores.
  • Participated in district calls and cluster meetings to deliver key information to leaders within the district.
  • Supported stores in resolving technical issues related to corporate platforms.
  • Collaborated with District Managers to develop future leaders within districts.
  • Lead of Store Director Training (SDT) program twice yearly for the SoCal Division.
  • Developed a well-rounded pool of future Store Directors from the application process to program completion.
  • Partnered with division leaders and subject matter experts to create content, schedule tours, and in-person training.
  • Delegated responsibilities to Learning Reps overseeing trainees within their districts.
  • Served as Department Lead for USC Food Industry Management Program.
  • Acted as liaison for yearly selected AVP students.
  • Work closely with USC Assistant Director to ensure a smooth application process, company financial tuition responsibilities, material fees, and all other student needs and responsibilities.
  • Arranged student housing and financial accommodations throughout the program.
  • Facilitated a “Pass the Torch” orientation with selected Albertsons Companies students and past year alumni.
  • Led the USC Food Industry Management Executive Program.
  • Registered selected AVP leaders for the program twice yearly.
  • Arranged hotel accommodations for selected AVP participants.
  • Acted as HR Representative for backstage/division office interviews for the SoCal Division.
  • Worked with Hiring Managers in the division office to fill openings in their department.
  • Contacted candidates to schedule interviews.
  • Participated on the interview panel as an HR Representative.
  • Co-led the Retail Management Certificate Program.
  • Increased RMC student count from 125 to over 1,000 students over a 2-year period.
  • Assisted with management of students and student retention.
  • Supported the RMC Scholarship Campaign twice a year for the SoCal Division.
  • Led external scholarships and tuition reimbursement efforts.
  • Created “Scholarship Season” awareness throughout the SoCal division.
  • Managed California Grocers Association Educational Foundation, Christermon Beverage Industry, and Illuminators yearly scholarship campaigns.
  • Facilitated and conducted Person in Charge Training quarterly for the SoCal Division.
  • Facilitated and conducted Assistant Store Director Training twice a year for the SoCal Division.
  • Managed the Summer Business Internship Program.

Service Supervisor Personnel Coordinator

Albertsons Companies
Multiple Stores within SoCal Division
July 2003 - April 2015

  • Processed and submitted weekly payroll for over 150 associates.
  • Provided Store Director with daily sales reports and managed store finances.
  • Counted money, prepared tills, and evaluated sales to calculate and determine the store’s daily overage and shortage.
  • Created schedules for the entire store and maintained labor hours.

Education

Retail Management Certificate Program

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

Skills

  • Leadership and team development
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Employee engagement and morale enhancement
  • Technical troubleshooting and support
  • Effective communication and collaboration
  • Training program development and facilitation
  • HR processes and compliance
  • Professional Interviewing

Custom

Associate Resource Groups

SoCal Albertsons Women's Inspiration and Inclusion Network Council – Active Member

SoCal Albertsons African American Leadership Council – Active Member

Timeline

Regional Learning Representative

Albertsons Companies
04.2016 - Current

Retail Management Certificate Program

Cerritos College
Jacqueline Sands