Kari Bowman
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Learning & Development
Gateway First Bank
10.2020 - Current
- Built and developed a high-performing team from the ground up, driving organizational growth and innovation.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across departments to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Introduced cutting-edge learning technologies, transforming training delivery and setting a new standard for Learning & Development within the organization.
- Designed and introduced adaptive learning paths and career paths, significantly improving knowledge retention and application.
- Revamped the performance review process, shifting focus to career development coaching model.
- Conduct comprehensive skills gap analysis, resulting targeted development plans utilizing data-driven insights to optimize learning initiatives and resource allocation.
- Implemented adaptive soft skill development paths and career pathways, leading to substantial improvements in knowledge retention and application.
Employee Development Manager
Flynn Restaurant Group/ USBeef Corporation
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Spearheaded all functions of training and employee development for 8,000+ employees
- Created and maintained effective curriculum and learning materials, leveraging various content creation tools to ensure high levels of engagement and retention.
- Partnered with Chief Operations Office to develop content focusing on educating company leaders and managers on the corporate culture, values, and mission to facilitate the access and deliver across nine states
- Developed and implemented a new Moodle-based learning management system (LMS), shifting away from paper records
- Designed extensive in-house train-the-trainer certification process allowing operational field trainers to lead classes producing84+ facilitators, stretching the T&D footprint supporting market nine states
- Designed and implemented educational programs for leaders, focused on culture, core values, and mission across nine states.
Training & Development Manager
Zeeco Inc.
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Organized training events and developed activities and resources supporting technical engineering training for a global combustion and incinerator engineering firm
- Oversaw and managed LMS and partnered with subject matter experts to identify gaps within their training content and guidance on how to best meet training objectives
- NB: Although this company was headed in the right direction regarding training and development, this position called for a Training Coordinator rather than a Training Manager, advised leadership team they would be best served through a training coordinator role.
Talent & Organizational Development Consultant
BOK Financial
07.2012 - 01.2015
- Delivered professional coaching services to leaders across the organization to improve staff engagement and develop high potential leaders
- Fostered positive work environments through the design and delivery of impactful diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Optimized workforce productivity levels by identifying opportunities for process improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Elevated performance outcomes by guiding leaders through strategic planning efforts aimed at aligning individual goals with overall business objectives.
- Deployed a learning management system across the company, improving training efficiency and accessibility.
On-Site Human Resource Manager / Staffing Consultant for Capital One Auto Finance
AppleOne Employment
05.2007 - 01.2012
- Oversaw one of MyStaf and AppleOne’s largest client accounts, responsible for talent acquisition & human resources for 80+ direct reports.
- Consulted with 20+ unit managers and other staff members regarding contracted employee's behavior, attendance, and performance.
- Investigated and resolved HR related issues comprising executive execution of strategic policies and procedures
- Successfully established functionality of the position strengthening standards for other agencies that followed by increasing retention, and met and/or exceeded all hiring needs.
- Established recruiting and hiring screening processes, orientation workflow, progressive discipline enforcement, terminations, and attendance oversight for both companies.
Education
Business & Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix/Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKSkills
Human Resources Management
- Talent Management
- Executive/Leadership Coaching
- Project & Change Management
- Software Implementation [HRIS/LMS/POS]
- Gap & Risk Analysis
- Employee Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Instructional Design
- Orientation/Onboarding Design & Implementation
- Adult Learning
- Succession Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Career Pathing
- Budgeting
Certification
- DiSC
- Emergenetics
- CDR Assessment Coach
- Leadership Coach
- Situational Leadership
Timeline
Director, Learning & Development
Gateway First Bank
10.2020 - Current
Employee Development Manager
Flynn Restaurant Group/ USBeef Corporation
07.2015 - 08.2019
Training & Development Manager
Zeeco Inc.
01.2015 - 07.2015
Talent & Organizational Development Consultant
BOK Financial
07.2012 - 01.2015
On-Site Human Resource Manager / Staffing Consultant for Capital One Auto Finance
AppleOne Employment
05.2007 - 01.2012
- DiSC
- Emergenetics
- CDR Assessment Coach
- Leadership Coach
- Situational Leadership
Business & Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix/Tulsa Community College
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