Hi, I’m
Lamandren Derrick
Southfield,MI
Summary
Training Leader with 20+ years’ experience in training and course development. Demonstrated success designing courses and delivering training. Well versed in leading teams of trainers to execute creative initiatives. Track record of developing and implementing significant improvements in learning processes, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction, while reducing costs. Recognized for boosting morale and maintaining a positive work environment, resulting in lower turnover.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ground Effects LLC.
Training Manager/Employee Engagement
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: Ground Effects, Ltd
- (“GFX”) is a diverse manufacturer of automotive products and an innovation leader in providing solutions for OEM-level vehicle accessorizing in a production environment
- Vertical integration at GFX covers various aspects of the supply chain, from raw materials to extensive vehicle manufacturing of passenger vehicles, trucks, and other commercial applications across 38 locations in North America and Asia
- Develop and implement a training and development strategy that aligns with the company's goals and considers the organizational structure
- Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of training programs to support leadership development, to ensure a strong pipeline of leaders ready for the next role
- Lead the design team in supporting leadership training efforts as well as efforts to support training & development for the organization more broadly; ensure alignment of expectations, process and strategy for prioritization
- Partner closely with Human Resources, leadership and internal customers to understand training needs, prioritize initiatives and foster a culture of continuous learning
- Build and lead a high-performing team
- Responsible for setting challenging but achievable goals, managing performance, team training and development and creating an engaging culture aligned with the company's best-in-class culture
- Collaborate with capabilities and training and development teams across the enterprise to drive alignment where appropriate and share best practices
- Establish metrics to measure the impact and ROI of training programs
- Regularly evaluate training effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed
- Navigate and leverage the matrix structure in relation to owned programs (leadership and design) and those owned by others
- Design training, development and tools that support career pathing and employee achievement of career goals
- Identify solutions that combine off-the-shelf, in-house and open access training including podcasts, blogs, online courses and leverage them
- Ground Effects, Ltd
- (“GFX”) is a diverse manufacturer of automotive products and an innovation leader in providing solutions for OEM-level vehicle accessorizing in a production environment
- Vertical integration at GFX covers various aspects of the supply chain, from raw materials to extensive vehicle manufacturing of passenger vehicles, trucks, and other commercial applications across 38 locations in North America and Asia
Stellantis
Talent Manager/People Development
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have officially merged to create Stellantis, bringing together 14 vehicle brands across the globe and becoming the fourth-biggest automaker in the world by volume and third-biggest by revenue
- Ownership of the employee training and development function for the Trenton Engine Plant, strategically planning and executing employee engagement based on safety, cost, quality metrics, and savings targets
- Certified Central Team People Development providing ongoing coaching and training peers in People Development at other FCA facilities
- Responsible for creating and presenting People Development Pillar at World Class Manufacturing audits
- Design targeted training and development plans for plant white and blue-collar personnel based plant strategy, including top losses, quality control, and safety
- Facilitate classroom training for employees, including Train-the-Trainer and Human Error Root Cause Analysis
- Led team for Quality Commitment #1, ensuring operators are adequately trained, utilizing quality metrics based on critical station classification
- Lead the design, development, pilot, delivery, and evaluation of innovative learning and capability development solutions that support TA professionals' performance and growth inclusive of onboarding, sourcing, PeopleSoft, HRIS, WorkDay, LMS, Onboarding, and interviewing, etc
- Prepare and deliver presentations on Talent Acquisition training for key stakeholders
- Develop cross-functional, leading practice interviewer training, collaborate with Talent Acquisition teams on the rollout of training across businesses
- Collaborate with the Development organization to incorporate development plans into Talent Acquisition training plan
- Leverage market research for learning innovations and benchmarks to create and deploy leading practice learning experiences
- Effectively coach and mentor colleagues and provide opportunities for collaboration, development, and upskilling to enhance the experiences of the Talent Acquisition professional
- Lead and direct performance management for team
- PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have officially merged to create Stellantis, bringing together 14 vehicle brands across the globe and becoming the fourth-biggest automaker in the world by volume and third-biggest by revenue
Detroit Chassis
Director of Training and Development
01.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Company Overview: Is the number one Chassis maker for the state of Michigan that services fleet vehicles for Fedex, UPS and other around the globe
- Develop and implement organization development strategies, frameworks, and programs to drive organizational performance and achieve business goals
- Collaborate with HR colleagues and senior business leaders to identify organizational needs, challenges, and opportunities, and develop solutions to address them effectively
- Lead and develop a team of professionals that supports the continual professional growth for individual, team and organizational success
- Assess organizational structures, processes, and workflows to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Lead change management initiatives and provide guidance and support to leaders and employees during periods of organizational change
- Lead and drive culture transformation and impactful employee engagement initiatives to create a constructive work culture of excellence and accountability to enhance employee satisfaction and retention
- Conduct organizational assessments, including employee surveys and feedback mechanisms, to gather insights and data on organizational effectiveness and employee experience
- Lead the results communication efforts and action planning process
- Analyze data and metrics related to organizational effectiveness and develop action plans and recommendations based on findings
- Partner with HR and other relevant departments to align organization effectiveness initiatives with overall talent management, learning and development, and employee engagement strategies
- Develop a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives
- Direct and design the development and implementation of new formal and informal learning strategies, programs, and products to address performance and operational needs
- Identify training needs through assessments, performance evaluations, and consultation with key stakeholders
- Design, manage and implement learning programs that address the identified needs and promote employee growth
- Partner with the Technical Training Team to support the strategy and equipment training initiatives for the plant workforce
- Create and oversee the development of engaging and effective learning materials, including instructor-led training, e-learning modules, job aids, and other resources
- Utilize various instructional design methodologies and technologies to enhance learning experiences
- Conduct training sessions and workshops, both in-person and virtually, to deliver high-quality learning experiences
- Serve as a subject matter expert and facilitator for organizational interventions, leadership development, technical skills training, and other relevant topics
- Foster an interactive and participatory learning environment that encourages knowledge sharing and active engagement
- Is the number one Chassis maker for the state of Michigan that services fleet vehicles for Fedex, UPS and other around the globe
Stellantis
Manager, Training & Development
01.2014 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Company Overview: PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have officially merged to create Stellantis, bringing together 14 vehicle brands across the globe and becoming the fourth-biggest automaker in the world by volume and third-biggest by revenue
- Responsible for the organization review process, ensuring the organization can execute its' strategy while sustainability building future capabilities
- Trusted advisor to leadership, understanding management development needs to ensure appropriate sponsorship, engagement, and alignment
- Leveraged talent identification and development best practices in approaching and delivering programs, leading the learning and development strategy
- Responsible for designing and executing individual development planning and experiential development initiatives, documenting the training path for key positions within the business
- Drove common performance expectations and higher predictive validity of talent assessments through calibration discussions and capabilities
- Conducts research, approves, and makes further recommendations for appropriate learning management systems and databases
- Tracked departmental training records, developing dashboard reporting for all levels in the business
- Established and maintained training metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of training
- PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have officially merged to create Stellantis, bringing together 14 vehicle brands across the globe and becoming the fourth-biggest automaker in the world by volume and third-biggest by revenue
Education
Bowling Green State University
Doctor of Education from Leadership Administration and Policy Studies
Bowling Green State University
Master’s Certification from Organizational Change
University of Dayton
Master of Science from Counseling Psychology
Wilberforce University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Fiat Chrysler Automotive
Green Belt
Skills
- New hire on-boarding
- Program optimization
- New employee training
- Coaching and mentoring
Education Certifications
- Doctor of Education, Leadership Administration and Policy Studies, Bowling Green State University
- Master’s Certification, Organizational Change, Bowling Green State University
- Master of Science, Counseling Psychology, University of Dayton
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Sociology, Wilberforce University
- Green Belt, Fiat Chrysler Automotive
Timeline
Training Manager/Employee Engagement
Ground Effects LLC.
01.2024 - Current
Director of Training and Development
Detroit Chassis
01.2023 - 01.2024
Talent Manager/People Development
Stellantis
01.2020 - Current
Manager, Training & Development
Stellantis
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bowling Green State University
Doctor of Education from Leadership Administration and Policy Studies
Bowling Green State University
Master’s Certification from Organizational Change
University of Dayton
Master of Science from Counseling Psychology
Wilberforce University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Fiat Chrysler Automotive
Green Belt
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