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Laura Philpot

Laura Philpot

Summary

Highly organized, collaborative professional ready to utilize experience and skills to enhance business performance. Understands the need for compassion and discretion while providing results timely and accurately. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives.

Work History

Senior Analyst - Risk Learning

Macquarie Group
06.2022 - Current

 Collaborate with key stakeholders addressing training needs, defining enrollment criteria, and scheduling requirements
 Upload content, enrollee details, and training specific parameters into eyLearning platform for course creation and assignment
 Track course assignments, exemptions, due date extensions, and completion statistics for distribution to key stakeholders
 Helpdesk for troubleshooting course progression/performance issues
 Provide customized reports utilizing multiple data sources
 Design and implement initiatives to control training breaches
 Record and monitor all training breaches into Open Pages
 Perform weekly audits of BAU tasks within the RMG Risk Learning team ensuring accuracy of actions, and data collected
 Research and report on all audit findings
 Maintain employee profile updates on eLearning platform
 Identify and address failure demand issues
 Complete statistical reviews to uncover trends, patterns, and variations with training completion

HR Service Desk Team Lead

Macquarie Group
08.2017 - 06.2022

 Managed US based Human Resources Helpdesk team
 Provided support to 8000+ global workforce, encompassing 400+ different human resources related processes
 Addressed user customer service concerns via telephone, Teams, and email platforms with autonomy to resolve during first-touch or escalate
 Monitored helpdesk queues to assign tickets appropriately while meeting established response time requirements.
 Entered service tickets into incident tracking system
 Utilized problem solving techniques such as root cause analysis to identify areas of improvement for increased efficiency.
 Implemented incident management process improvements resulting in reduced call times and improved customer satisfaction scores.
 Evaluated current processes and procedures regularly to recommend changes that would increase productivity or efficiency levels.
 Established communication protocols between departments within the organization to streamline ticket resolution processes.
 Provided on-site coaching and mentoring to staff members to achieve goals and improve individual performance.
 Developed training programs for new employees to ensure proficiency with all systems and processes related to the Helpdesk.
 Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress on projects, review objectives, provide feedback and recognition.

Owner Relations Manager

Ice House America
09.2012 - 06.2017

 Maintained records of 1000+ owners encompassing 3100+ units
 Addressed client questions/requests quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills.
 Fostered positive relationships with clients through proactive communication tactics.
 Assisted with site planning, financing, options selection/ordering, scheduling and coordination of delivery/set-up, and establishment of on-line parts store
 Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
 Managed all travel/trade show logistics for CEO, CFO, corporate office, field staff, and plant including logistical planning and execution of 4+ offsite owner/dealer annual meetings
 Provided executive support to CEO and CFO, including maintaining Outlook calendar, arranging travel and offsite meetings, completing expense reports, arranging board meetings, and personal calendars

Sales Assistant

Innovative Sales Resources
07.2009 - 05.2012

 Supported sales team and CEO
 Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing
 Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to establish accurate representation of products marketed to customers
 Created specialized contracts and negotiated fees for service
 Represented sales team at industry functions/trade shows

Generalist/HR Recruiter

Maryland National Bank
01.1989 - 01.1993
  •  Candidate sourcing/recruiting, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offer negotiation, Onboarding and new employee orientation
     Involved in all HR processes including training the trainer, employee review, career counseling, department reorganization, layoffs, outplacement, organizational development, career/job fairs, and community outreach.

Education

B.S. Business Administration, Marketing -

Slippery Rock University

Skills

Customer Support Specialist

Active Listening

Advanced Troubleshooting

Critical Thinking

Complaint Resolution

Process Optimization

Collaboration with Key Stakeholders

Information Security

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Knowledge Base Creation and Improvement

Team Development

Staff Education and Training

Timeline

Senior Analyst - Risk Learning

Macquarie Group
06.2022 - Current

HR Service Desk Team Lead

Macquarie Group
08.2017 - 06.2022

Owner Relations Manager

Ice House America
09.2012 - 06.2017

Sales Assistant

Innovative Sales Resources
07.2009 - 05.2012

Generalist/HR Recruiter

Maryland National Bank
01.1989 - 01.1993

B.S. Business Administration, Marketing -

Slippery Rock University

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
Laura Philpot