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Kevin McCartan

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dynamic Learning and Development professional with a strong focus on enhancing employee engagement and growth. Expertise in crafting compelling employee value propositions and implementing innovative blended learning solutions that significantly boost business performance. Proven success in aligning training initiatives with organizational goals to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning and Development Lead Specialist

Equitable
Charlotte, NC
01.2018 - Current

Adaptive Leadership Program: (2020-Present)

  • Led the redesign and rollout of the program, emphasizing Psychological Safety, Clarity, Purpose, Growth, and Ownership. Redesigned the Adaptive Leadership program to align with the company mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Created a 3-year training strategy targeting culture change and employee engagement. The initiative became a key component of New Ways of Working.
  • Customized program content and facilitated over 100 sessions organization-wide.

LEAP (Leadership Excellence Acceleration Program): (2022-Present)

  • Designed a six-month cohort-based learning journey for newly promoted managers.
  • Supported over 40 participants annually in leadership development.
  • Lead Facilitator for several learning modules.
  • Cohort lead for 2022, responsible for the support and engagement of 43 participants.

Development Days Program: (2023-Present)

  • Designed and facilitated personal and professional development workshops for over 1,200 employees over two years.
  • Topics include emotional intelligence, purpose, active listening, and AI-driven efficiency strategies.
  • Program Manager in 2024.

Director, Learning and Development

Equitable
Syracuse, NY
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Developed enterprise learning solutions catering to early career professionals, through senior leadership.
  • Built a core management skills curriculum aligned with organizational goals.
  • Designed and implemented innovative virtual and instructor-led training models, ensuring impactful learning experiences.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to align learning initiatives with business priorities.

Director, HR Business Partner

Equitable
Syracuse, NY
01.2006 - 12.2010
  • Served as an HR Business Partner for the IT division, ensuring that human capital strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Conducted investigations on policy and ethical violations, ensuring compliance, and remediation.
  • Led FLSA compliance initiatives, and organized annual performance and compensation calibrations.
  • Supported reduction-in-force events with strategic planning and execution.

Human Resources Manager

Deluxe Corporation
Syracuse, NY
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Strategically managed HR operations for a 300-person customer service call center.
  • Boosted employee engagement survey satisfaction from 45% to 63% (Hewitt Associates).

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management / Human Resource Management

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Skills

  • Expert facilitation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Instructional Design (ILT & VILT)
  • Leadership Development
  • Change Management
  • Employee Engagement Strategies
  • Talent Development Programs

Certification

  • MBTI Certified Trainer
  • Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
  • DDI Certified Trainer
  • DISC Trainer
  • Hogan Certified Trainer

Affiliations

  • United Way, Volunteer of the Year
  • Red Cross Board Member
  • 40 Under 40 winner
  • Manlius Fire Department, Volunteer Fire Fighter

Timeline

Learning and Development Lead Specialist

Equitable
01.2018 - Current

Director, Learning and Development

Equitable
01.2011 - 01.2018

Director, HR Business Partner

Equitable
01.2006 - 12.2010

Human Resources Manager

Deluxe Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Management / Human Resource Management

Gettysburg College
Kevin McCartan