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Lauren A. Tomasi

Williston

Summary

Self-directed and enthusiastic professional with proven ability in setting priorities, coordinating people and resources. Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

HR/ Manager - Learning & Organizational Development

Community Bank Systems, Inc.
01.2013 - Current
  • Facilitates behavioral coaching sessions with employees and creates Professional Development Plans
  • Manages the Learning Management System BVS and implements annual curriculum roll out for all employees
  • Works with Compliance and FIU teams to determine courses needed for auditing and educations purposes
  • Facilitates internal training and career pathing Auto-enrolling training arrangements of new hires, monitoring progress during training and offering guidance to trainer when necessary
  • Researches and maintains sufficient knowledge of industry and training best practices/programs/tools to provide support to Managers as well as organizational objectives
  • Administrator for online training applications, supports webcast software or outside technology training facilities
  • A leader of employee engagement committee; focus is planning employee events and internal/external customer service
  • Coordinated all training for overall system conversion; 27 software applications
  • Backup for all other functions within the Human Resources Department as needed

HR/ Training Coordinator

Chetco Federal Credit Union
01.2002 - 01.2012
  • Developed training curriculum for each position in organization and work closely with employees/supervisors to achieve each goal
  • Presented and maintained front line staff training
  • Tracked employee training progress by working with managers, trainer(s) to keep an ongoing record of each employee’s completion of training
  • Communicated guidelines on coaching and leadership effectively to supervisors
  • Initiated and coordinated internal leadership training program
  • Design, implement, and regulate policies, procedures, and guidelines, administrator of internal 401K plan, maintained and secured employee files, processed payroll and lead on the committee for planning all employee events
  • Backup for all other functions within the Human Resources Department as needed

Software Trainer

Alexis Communications Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Analyze, design, schedule, and deliver computer training courses to individuals and groups, ensuring a high level of competency to meet organizational goals and requirements
  • Schedule, administer, and conduct training classes designed to educate personnel on the software applications
  • Provide one-on-one training and assistance, over the phone, the Internet or in person as needed
  • Travel to customer and train on site
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend new training solutions, working with outside vendors and associations
  • Monitor the level of employee involvement and advancement, evaluating the effectiveness of training

Senior Supervisor

Escondido Development Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Highly effective communication and supervision skills for staff of 30 and 140 in non-profit organization
  • Review and develop curriculum planning to assure educational quality
  • Manage the site budget, staff development, staff training and in-services
  • Maintain daily one on one contact with students and parents

Education

Leader as Coach Certification -

Brown University
Providence, RI
01.2023

Human Relations and Organizational Development Certificate -

Champlain College
Burlington, VT
01.2022

Completed Course related work - Human Relations

Southern Oregon Community College
Brookings, OR
01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Wheelock College
Boston, MA
01.1995

Skills

  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Oral & Written Communications
  • Strategic thinking
  • Employee relations
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Employee engagement
  • HRIS software
  • Leadership development
  • Microsoft office proficiency
  • Team building
  • Employee support

Professionalassociations

  • VT Association Talent & Development Chapter Member, South Burlington, VT, 01/01/13, Present, Participate in monthly SIG meetings
  • VT Human Resources Association Member, Burlington, VT, 01/01/19, Present, Participate in events

Community Service

  • Williston Fire Department, Volunteer Fire Fighter, 01/01/23, Present
  • United Way, South Burlington, VT, Lead and participated in campaign, 01/01/13, Present
  • Dragon Heart Cancer Survivors, Burlington, VT, Participated in Dragon Boat races and raised money to support cancer research, 01/01/13, Present
  • Special Olympics, Burlington, VT, Participated in the Penguin Plunge and raised money for Special Olympics, 01/01/13, Present
  • Girls on the Run, Williston, VT, Coach and Assistant Coach, 01/01/19, 12/31/21

Timeline

HR/ Manager - Learning & Organizational Development

Community Bank Systems, Inc.
01.2013 - Current

HR/ Training Coordinator

Chetco Federal Credit Union
01.2002 - 01.2012

Software Trainer

Alexis Communications Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002

Senior Supervisor

Escondido Development Center
01.2000 - 01.2001

Human Relations and Organizational Development Certificate -

Champlain College

Completed Course related work - Human Relations

Southern Oregon Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Wheelock College

Leader as Coach Certification -

Brown University
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