Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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KRISTINA E. ORR, MFA

KRISTINA E. ORR, MFA

Detroit,MI

Summary

Motivational training and marketing communication professional excited to develop and deliver successful training plans that meet dynamic company and employee needs. Accustomed to collaborating with managers to hone in on unique requirements. Prepared to bring engaging facilitation, program management and targeted communication abilities developed over 20-year career to a growth-oriented role.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Specialist

Walsh College (Townsend Search Group)
08.2022 - Current
  • Author and create job aids, training documents and assessments for newly hired enrollment specialists.
  • Research and meet with subject matter experts to source out all necessary information that will enable enrollment specialists to have comprehensive conversations with prospective students, thereby increasing enrollment.
  • Assess additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements.

Trainer/Program Manager

Rocket Central (Rocket Family Of Companies)
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated virtual instructor-led training sessions and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members on company processes and job-readiness.
  • Revamped, implemented, and managed new hire Onboarding program for newly hired team members at Amrock, LLC (our client).
  • Successfully Onboarded over 1,500 new Team Members, virtually.
  • Collaborated with management, instructional designers, and subject matter experts to develop and implement training programs to promote better learner experiences.
  • Contributed to reductions in employee turnover by revamping training programs.

Territory Manager for Bosch Home Appliances

AMS Retail Solutions
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed large geographical territory of approximately 100 stores in Michigan and Ohio to market and promote Bosch Home Appliances.
  • Engaged in product training, product demonstrations, assisted sales, and branding initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify areas for territory improvement and implemented strategies to maximize sales growth.

National Product Trainer for Google Chrome

Premium Retail Services
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Conducted in-person training classes and workshops to educate reseller and retail sales professionals about features and benefits of Google Chrome devices, Chrome OS, and G-Suite.
  • Worked closely with Account Sales Managers to develop effective training plans and priorities for each account.

National Product Trainer, Samsung Home Appliances

Premium Retail Services
08.2014 - 01.2018
  • Created engaging and diverse enablement experiences to foster continuous learning & engaged sellers.
  • Designed and facilitated classroom, web-based, and in-store training instruction for groups of all sizes.
  • Worked closely with Account Sales Managers to develop effective training plans and priorities for each account.
  • Worked closely with product marketing teams to communicate key objectives and priorities with field team, and address issues as needed.
  • Managed, created, and implemented in-person and virtual delivery of product and technical training for management and non-management staff, as well as retail client personnel.
  • Managed Training Team events calendar, assessing event requests from regional and national Account Managers, and assigning appropriate Trainers to events.
  • Developed and implemented new hire Onboarding training and product knowledge development program for field marketing team and new trainers.
  • Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
  • Mentored and coached new trainers in facilitation, content development, and Trainer role and responsibilities.
  • Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines and sales goals in mind.
  • Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.

Field Marketing Representative, Samsung Home Appli

Premium Retail Services
01.2013 - 08.2014
  • Managed territory of over 100 stores to drive growth of Samsung Home Appliances brand in stores.
  • Trained retail sales professionals on key features and benefits, handling customer interactions and sales, and increasing brand awareness.
  • Answered questions concerning prices and availability of Samsung appliances.
  • Objectives achieved through formal training classes, relationship building, and monthly and weekly store visits.

Realtor

Real Estate One
09.1998 - 01.2001
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Mentored other part-time agents on selling techniques and contract management.
  • Planned and held open houses, negotiated sales offers and contracts, and conducted competitive marketing analyses.
  • Planned and implemented home buyer and prospective agent seminars.

Won the Rising Star Award for achieving over $1 million in gross sales during first year as a licensed agent

Education

Certificate: Digital Marketing -

Michigan State University

Certificate: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion -

University of South Florida

Master of Fine Arts - PR and Organizational Communication

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Training Facilitation
  • Training Curriculum Development
  • Sales and Sales Enablement
  • Adult Learning Theories
  • Program and Project Management
  • Adobe Workfront LMS
  • Google Analytics
  • Email Marketing
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google G-Suite
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Trello

Timeline

Training Specialist

Walsh College (Townsend Search Group)
08.2022 - Current

Trainer/Program Manager

Rocket Central (Rocket Family Of Companies)
01.2020 - 06.2022

Territory Manager for Bosch Home Appliances

AMS Retail Solutions
07.2019 - 01.2020

National Product Trainer for Google Chrome

Premium Retail Services
01.2018 - 05.2018

National Product Trainer, Samsung Home Appliances

Premium Retail Services
08.2014 - 01.2018

Field Marketing Representative, Samsung Home Appli

Premium Retail Services
01.2013 - 08.2014

Realtor

Real Estate One
09.1998 - 01.2001

Certificate: Digital Marketing -

Michigan State University

Certificate: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion -

University of South Florida

Master of Fine Arts - PR and Organizational Communication

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Wayne State University
KRISTINA E. ORR, MFA