Lori Ward
www.linkedin.com/in/loriwardamazon
Summary
Dynamic talent acquisition professional dedicated to driving organizational success through innovative and strategic hiring practices. Expertise in sourcing and selecting candidates who align with job requirements and resonate with company values and objectives. Renowned for cultivating collaborative team environments while adeptly navigating the evolving recruitment landscape. Skilled in candidate assessment and enhancing employer branding to attract top-tier talent.
Experienced with delivering comprehensive training programs that enhance team capabilities and performance. Utilizes effective communication and mentoring techniques to ensure thorough understanding of material. Track record of fostering collaborative and adaptable learning environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Ambassador
AMAZON
11.2023 - Current
- Educate new associates on safety guidelines, rules, and policies at Amazon.
- Conduct daily audits to identify improvement areas and recognize achievements.
- Collaborate with management to assess training needs and enhance employee performance.
- Support implementation of safety protocols and compliance measures in the workplace.
- Assist cross-functional teams in improving operational efficiency through targeted training programs.
- Facilitated engaging learning experiences to enhance participant understanding and retention.
- Assisted in developing educational materials aligned with program objectives and learner needs.
- Provided feedback on curriculum effectiveness, supporting continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed and implemented engaging learning programs to enhance employee onboarding experience.
- Facilitated training sessions on operational best practices, improving workforce efficiency and knowledge retention.
Education Representative
PERFECTION LEARNING
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Collaborate with educators, administrators, and school board members throughout the relationship including discovery, decision maker identification, presentation of solutions, timeline review, and obtaining commitment.
- Increased territory revenue through new account generation, nurturing existing relationships, developing a network of diverse contacts.
- Pursued ongoing professional development, achieving proficiency through the successful completion of 67 LinkedIn Learning courses, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and SAP expertise.
- Support customers throughout the sales cycle and post-sale, including organizing client events, leading instructional webinars, customer round tables, district staff meetings, and industry conferences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of educational trends and competitive landscape to inform recommendations.
- Developed and delivered engaging presentations on educational products to diverse audiences.
- Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with educators to assess instructional needs and provide tailored solutions.
Business Development Manager
RUSSELL ROBIN ENGINEERING
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Demonstrated exceptional service by securing two new clients and successfully placing three candidates within my first month, surpassing the placement rates within the organization.
- Developed proactive traditional and out-of-the-box, national sourcing strategies building relationships with a diverse pool of candidates and resulting in top tier hires.
- Collaborated with hiring managers on candidate qualifications, work experience, degree of match vs. search requirements, timelines, interview schedules, and background requirements.
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to inform business strategies and product offerings.
- Identified new business opportunities through comprehensive research and competitive analysis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align sales strategies with overall company goals.
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance market reach and product offerings.
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify emerging opportunities and inform business strategies.
- Established and maintained strategic partnerships with key clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
Named Account Executive
KONICA MINOLTA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for account development, cold calling, assessing client needs, and identifying solutions, account relationships, contract negations, sales, pricing, billing, and logistics.
- Effectively managed and maintained relationships with key clients, resulting in year over year increases in client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Utilized SalesForce to effectively generate accurate sales forecasts, develop territory planning strategy, and produce detailed client reporting.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders to identify and address client needs.
- Developed strategic account plans to enhance customer engagement and retention.
Senior Account Executive
ADECCO
02.2014 - 01.2018
- Chosen by United Health Group as one of the lead sources for diverse, innovative thinking and strong problem-solving candidates.
- Identified and managed multiple vendors, increasing diverse talent from the external markets, and built strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Led account management strategies, enhancing client relationships and driving revenue growth.
- Developed tailored solutions for clients, aligning services with their specific business needs.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and inform strategic planning.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
William Penn University
Skills
- Forecasting and planning expertise
- Diversity-focused recruiting
- Process optimization and safety adherence
- Client relationship management
- Talent acquisition pipeline oversight
- Telemarketing and prospecting skills
- Skill enhancement programs
- Applicant tracking systems
- Data-driven decision making
- Talent acquisition
- Pipeline maintenance
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Digital recruitment strategies
- Adaptive learning
- Learning styles
Timeline
Learning Ambassador
AMAZON
11.2023 - Current
Education Representative
PERFECTION LEARNING
02.2020 - 01.2023
Business Development Manager
RUSSELL ROBIN ENGINEERING
09.2019 - 02.2021
Named Account Executive
KONICA MINOLTA
01.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Account Executive
ADECCO
02.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
William Penn University