Summary
Work History
Education
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Overview
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Judi Bader

Roswell,Ga

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Proven strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Work History

Sr. Director, Culture, Learning and Development

Willy's Mexicana Grill
03.2022 - Current
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Worked with internal partners to design and execute strategic communications and programs to increase overall employee alignment and engagement. Reduced Management turnover by 10% in 2022.
  • Set strategic plans and led development of quarterly goal-setting to strengthen operations and drive growth.
  • Revamped operational plans to refocus staff and align processes with business objectives.
  • Performed continuous evaluations of business facilities, teams, and policies to keep operations efficient and consistent.
  • Built strong relationships with leaders across business to communicate strategic goals and initiatives.

Sr. Director of Learning and Development

Inspire Brands
04.2005 - 03.2022
  • Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization, and growth opportunities. Conserved over $350K in 2019 and each year after.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and executive leadership team to guide operational strategy.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Led development of business operation processes and policies.
  • Partnered with financial and operations teams to drive improved operational performance using customer data and Agile concepts.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen learning and development programs.
  • Executed business plans and developed learning tools to facilitate project initiatives, trainings content, and administrative activities.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2025

CPTM - Leadership Training And Development

Training Industry
Raleigh, NC
08.2016

Skills

  • Strategic Vision
  • P&L Responsibility
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Culture Transformation
  • Coaching and Mentorship
  • Training Needs Assessments
  • Project Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Instructional Design
  • Team-Building Abilities
  • Stakeholder Relations

Timeline

Sr. Director, Culture, Learning and Development

Willy's Mexicana Grill
03.2022 - Current

Sr. Director of Learning and Development

Inspire Brands
04.2005 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Leadership

Liberty University

CPTM - Leadership Training And Development

Training Industry

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

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