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Kirsten Carter

Training Specialist
Valdosta,GA

Summary

Motivational Training Specialist excited to develop successful training plans that meet dynamic company and employee needs. Accustomed to collaborating with managers to hone in on unique requirements. Prepared to bring Coaching, Program Development, and Facilitation abilities developed over an 11-year career to a growth-oriented role. Pursuing new professional opportunities with room for advancement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Specialist

Southwire Company
Douglas, GA
10.2023 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Training Specialist

MWC, Glanbia Nutritionals JV
Saint Johns, MI
10.2019 - Current
  • Developed and successfully implemented 5 day New Hire Orientation program that enabled employees to step into MWC understanding our expectations, Values, policies and procedures.
  • Designed and delivered 1st year Leadership development program for front-line managers.
  • Designed delivered training on PDP procedures and expectations.
  • Track completion and hold Leaders accountable for delivery of PDP's, 30/60/90 day evaluations, and monthly 1 to 1 with hourly staff.
  • Review PDP's, 30/60/90 day evaluations, and monthly 1to1's, to ensure leadership skills applied within expectations.
  • Coach leaders on what went well, what needs improvement and why, develop improvement plan with leader for next months interactions.
  • Created training tracking policy and procedures for all department trainers.
  • Supported new site in our Continuous Improvement development and delivery.
  • Audit training tracking monthly to insure 100% Audit ready and put corrective actions in place when not.
  • One point owner of implementation and continued process and procedure of LMS.
  • Project led for Intelex Document Control process until startup.
  • Project led for Training and Development of SAP transactions.
  • Collaborated with Project Engineer team to insure vendor training met needs and timelines of business.
  • Delivered HR process trainings for all new mangers.
  • Supported Safety and HR team in boot delivery program.
  • During COVID covered onsite support for Finance team, Front Desk duties, AHRBP duties, and training duties.
  • Led branding campaign for new building.
  • Ownership of plant uniform program.
  • Collaborate with Plant Managers to identify, design, and deliver leadership team trainings.
  • Deliver DISC trainings.

Leadership Training Facilitator

Southwest Cheese, Glanbia Nutritionals JV
Clovis , NM
09.2012 - 10.2019
  • Collaborated with Department Managers to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions for individuals across departments.
  • Documented class activities, including attendance and participation, and provided feedback to management.
  • Mentored and Coached 50+ employees per month after classes in order to monitor progress in personal development and skills areas.
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees in all departments and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
  • Collaborated with Organizational Development Center of Excellence to Design and Deliver First Level Leader program.
  • Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
  • Gathered data about course success and participant experiences to help with future course planning.
  • Analyzed and assessed training and development needs for organizations, departments and individuals.
  • Designed and facilitated training courses, aligning new learning development and solutions to organization's strategic goals, mission and vision.
  • Organized and implemented coursework, oversaw scheduling and monitored attendance through learning management system.
  • Developed training curricula and recommended programs that met instructional goals and objectives.
  • Developed training aids, including training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference materials.
  • Designed and executed ongoing development for Training and Development team members
  • Traveled to client locations to conduct training classes.
  • Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
  • Verified proper tracking to insure 100% audit ready at all times.
  • Assisted with support functions such as budgeting and technology coordination for LMS.

Education

Associate of Science - HR Management

Columbia Southern University
Foley, AL
07.2022

Skills

  • Career Planning

  • Online training experience

  • Employee coaching

  • Program planning

  • Training program development

  • Leadership Development

Timeline

Training Specialist

Southwire Company
10.2023 - Current

Training Specialist

MWC, Glanbia Nutritionals JV
10.2019 - Current

Leadership Training Facilitator

Southwest Cheese, Glanbia Nutritionals JV
09.2012 - 10.2019

Associate of Science - HR Management

Columbia Southern University

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