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Kelly Hetzel

South Milwaukee

Summary

Dynamic Learning & Development Specialist with a proven track record at ATI Materials, excelling in instructional design and onboarding optimization. Spearheaded a comprehensive onboarding overhaul, reducing ramp-up time by 67%. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration and delivering engaging eLearning solutions that enhance team effectiveness and drive organizational success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning & Development Specialist

ATI Materials
Cudahy
09.2024 - Current
  • Administer Cornerstone LMS to deliver dynamic, flexible training solutions, including on-the-job instruction, operational certifications, monthly safety modules, quality alerts, for 1,400+ employees.
  • Utilize Articulate 360 to design and deliver engaging eLearning content and facilitate virtual training sessions.
  • Create and lead customized training programs to address specific team needs in areas such as safety, communication, and technology.
  • Designed and implemented an innovative New Employee Orientation program, streamlining onboarding for both onsite and remote hires for 5 business sites.
  • Spearheaded a comprehensive onboarding overhaul with a structured 30-60-90-day plan, reducing new hire ramp-up time from 3 weeks to 1 week and decreasing early turnover.
  • Oversee a targeted professional development program for 30+ engineers, promoting innovation, knowledge-sharing, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Facilitate tailored Insights Discovery workshops to strengthen communication, self-awareness, and team effectiveness across all levels of the organization, both in-person and remotely.

HR Business Partner

ATI Materials
Cudahy
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Partnered with leaders across value streams to improve performance metrics, drive KPIs, and support workforce planning.
  • Conducted employee relations initiatives and performance reviews for 180+ staff while maintaining compliance with 7 union contracts housing 750+ hourly workforce.
  • Led new hire orientation to establish early engagement and cultural alignment.
  • Developed policy rollouts and streamlined processes in areas such as compensation, scheduling, and overtime programs.
  • Organized company-wide engagement events to promote morale and retention.

HR Coordinator

ATI Materials
Cudahy
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supported system implementations (Kronos, EV6, DocuSign) by developing and leading training and documentation for staff.
  • Maintained accurate HRIS data for over 1,400+ employees and collaborated with payroll to ensure precise and timely compensation.
  • Served on employee engagement committee to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Content Team Leader

Wauwatosa School District
Wauwatosa
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • Led curriculum audits and instructional planning across four secondary schools; aligned content to educational goals and modern learning standards.
  • Interpreted assessment data to guide district-wide instructional strategies and professional development.

English Teacher

Tosa West High School
Wauwatosa
01.2011 - 01.2022
  • Spearheaded data-driven instruction through collaborative professional learning communities.
  • Piloted district initiatives, contributing feedback to improve instructional models and student achievement.

Summer School Principal

Wauwatosa School District
Wauwatosa
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw programming for 1,000+ students and staff across 86 secondary courses; introduced hybrid learning models to meet emerging needs.
  • Created equitable and data-driven master schedules, ensuring smooth operations and instructional consistency.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum & Administrative Leadership

Concordia University
Mequon, Wisconsin
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education (6-12), ESL (6-12)

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
06.2011

Skills

  • Instructional Design
  • ELearning Development
  • Onboarding & New Hire Training
  • Talent Development & Succession Planning
  • Organizational Change & Culture Building
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Data-Driven Learning Solutions
  • Compliance & Safety Training
  • Insights Discovery Accreditation
  • Project Management
  • Learning management systems
  • eLearning development
  • Workplace training
  • Curriculum design
  • Performance metrics
  • Team effectiveness
  • Problem solving
  • Onboarding optimization
  • Training administration
  • Organizational development
  • Technical training
  • Training delivery
  • Onboarding programs

Career Experience

  • Learning & Development Specialist, ATI Materials, Cudahy, WI, 09/01/24, Present, Administer Cornerstone LMS to deliver dynamic, flexible training solutions, including on-the-job instruction, operational certifications, monthly safety modules, quality alerts, for 1,400+ employees., Utilize Articulate 360 to design and deliver engaging eLearning content and facilitate virtual training sessions., Create and lead customized training programs to address specific team needs in areas such as safety, communication, and technology., Designed and implemented an innovative New Employee Orientation program, streamlining onboarding for both onsite and remote hires for 5 business sites., Spearheaded a comprehensive onboarding overhaul with a structured 30-60-90-day plan, reducing new hire ramp-up time from 3 weeks to 1 week and decreasing early turnover., Oversee a targeted professional development program for 30+ engineers, promoting innovation, knowledge-sharing, and cross-functional collaboration., Facilitate tailored Insights Discovery workshops to strengthen communication, self-awareness, and team effectiveness across all levels of the organization, both in-person and remotely.
  • HR Business Partner, ATI Materials, Cudahy, WI, 08/01/23, 09/01/24, Partnered with leaders across value streams to improve performance metrics, drive KPIs, and support workforce planning., Conducted employee relations initiatives and performance reviews for 180+ staff while maintaining compliance with 7 union contracts housing 750+ hourly workforce., Led new hire orientation to establish early engagement and cultural alignment., Developed policy rollouts and streamlined processes in areas such as compensation, scheduling, and overtime programs., Organized company-wide engagement events to promote morale and retention.
  • HR Coordinator, ATI Materials, Cudahy, WI, 07/01/22, 08/01/23, Supported system implementations (Kronos, EV6, DocuSign) by developing and leading training and documentation for staff., Maintained accurate HRIS data for over 1,400+ employees and collaborated with payroll to ensure precise and timely compensation., Served on employee engagement committee to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
  • Summer School Principal, Wauwatosa School District, Wauwatosa, WI, 01/01/20, 01/01/21, Oversaw programming for 1,000+ students and staff across 86 secondary courses; introduced hybrid learning models to meet emerging needs., Created equitable and data-driven master schedules, ensuring smooth operations and instructional consistency.
  • Content Team Leader, Wauwatosa School District, Wauwatosa, WI, 01/01/12, 01/01/22, Led curriculum audits and instructional planning across four secondary schools; aligned content to educational goals and modern learning standards., Interpreted assessment data to guide district-wide instructional strategies and professional development.
  • English Teacher, Tosa West High School, Wauwatosa, WI, 01/01/11, 01/01/22, Spearheaded data-driven instruction through collaborative professional learning communities., Piloted district initiatives, contributing feedback to improve instructional models and student achievement.

Timeline

Learning & Development Specialist

ATI Materials
09.2024 - Current

HR Business Partner

ATI Materials
08.2023 - 09.2024

HR Coordinator

ATI Materials
07.2022 - 08.2023

Summer School Principal

Wauwatosa School District
01.2020 - 01.2021

Content Team Leader

Wauwatosa School District
01.2012 - 01.2022

English Teacher

Tosa West High School
01.2011 - 01.2022

Master of Arts - Curriculum & Administrative Leadership

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education (6-12), ESL (6-12)

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Kelly Hetzel