Lindsay Belisle

Lead enterprise-wide strategy and execution of learning and development initiatives for Omnicom Media Group (OMG) across multiple agencies and business units (5,000+ US employees and nearshore LATAM). Worked with C-suite executives on a weekly basics setting vision for the department, ensured alignment on priorities and managing execution of all learning initiatives - from role specific content to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

• Developed and executed an L&D strategy that supported five media agencies within a continually shifting marketplace and a variety of system/tools usage requirements.
• Created programs that accelerated leadership, management and communication skills, plus strengthened our media expertise across all levels at the organization.

Learning Operations & Program Delivery

• Oversaw design, development, and delivery of scalable learning programs across 15+ different function areas from media education to client service to fiance.
• Led and optimized the approach to the company’s LMS system (Cornerstone) to improve employee experience
• Set business KPIs and mode of assessing training effectiveness and business impact reporting regularly back to C-Suite stakeholders.

Content Development

• Set and led the L&D content creation strategy ensuring engaging, high-quality learning materials to ensure recall and knowledge transfer across a variety of learning modalities.
• Working with internal SMEs to build and maintained a library of learning assets that supported both enterprise and business-unit-specific initiatives.
• Set and deployed the use of AI in learning content development to increase speed and volume
• Created and facilitated custom OMG workshops to increase relevancy and realize cost savings for the department.

Talent Management Partnership

• Collaborated with HR Business Partners and business leaders to align learning strategies with talent assessment, succession planning, and workforce planning efforts.
• Supported the development and deployment of talent reviews and the integration with Career/role based learning paths

Team Leadership

• Lead, coached and developed a high-performing team of 8 L&D professionals across instructional design, facilitation, and learning technology.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence within the L&D function.
  

Global Account and Strategy lead for two iconic global businesses: Estee Lauder and ExonMobil

• Developed and executed tailored strategies that aligned with clients' business objectives and enhanced service delivery.
• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Conducted thorough market analysis to identify trends and opportunities, enhancing client positioning in competitive landscapes.
• Fostered strong relationships with clients, ensuring open communication and understanding of their evolving needs.
• Led contract negotiations, securing favorable terms and conditions that maximized value for clients and OMG.

Honed my media strategy and account management skills on a broad cross section of businesses: MTV, Nickelodeon, HBO, Armstrong Flooring, Ebay and Eli Lilly