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Lubos Janoska

Houston,Texas

Summary

Experienced, results-driven team player and leader with a successful track record in designing and implementing impactful people initiatives to drive employee experience and business growth. Known for innovative problem-solving skills and ability to reimagine processes and approaches. Passionate advocate for your learners and fearless leader for your team members.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Learning and Development Program Manager – Executive Leadership Development

HPE
Houston, TX
02.2022 - Current
  • Led multiple large transformational projects and programs with global and cross-organizational teams on needs assessment, intervention selection, design, development, implementation, reporting, and continuous innovation and improvement of learning solutions
  • Defined skills and developed human-centered design and strategy for HPE Executive programs that significantly impact multiple businesses
  • Managed program lifecycle from strategy development to implementation, including operational goals, financial planning, and results tracking
  • Drove adoption, awareness, and marketing of programs while conducting needs analysis to assess program value
  • Routinely developed and introduced innovative methods and processes for improving program operations
  • Partnered with stakeholders in a consultative manner to continuously define, align, and evolve program strategy

Director of Learning and Development

Mattress Firm
Houston, TX
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Set vision and designed corporate-wide learning strategy for multifaceted learning and organizational development programs, tools, and processes
  • Evaluated effectiveness of existing training strategies, resources, methods, processes, and evaluation techniques
  • Developed targeted executive learning strategies and initiatives, and oversaw the design, development, and delivery of effective learning programs
  • Set up learning analytics and data reporting systems, and evaluated program effectiveness through data and feedback
  • Worked with management to identify learning opportunities and directed the development of appropriate training content
  • Ensured alignment of company goals and mission through strategic training management and implementation

Learning and Development Strategist

Obsidian Learning
Houston, TX
06.2006 - 05.2021
  • Designed and executed comprehensive learning and development programs that contributed to business growth for multinational clients
  • Created innovative programs and assets reflecting the latest practices such as virtual employee experience, gamified performance management, and blended development
  • Led cross-functional teams to facilitate organizational change and transition through effective learning and development strategies
  • Managed implementation and development of learning programs from needs analysis through evaluation and improvement
  • Collaborated with client subject matter experts to design and oversee development of exceptional learning programs, assets, and materials
  • Continuously assessed efficacy of L&D practices for improvement opportunities
  • Designed and wireframed complex learning management systems (LMS) and custom learning portals

Global Marketing Coordinator

Shell
Houston, TX
09.2003 - 09.2005
  • Oversaw portfolio optimization of 400 SKUs through data-driven analysis using SAP/SUN systems, resulting in improved market performance
  • Designed and implemented major communication improvement projects, including Live Link for Shell Car Care International
  • Successfully coordinated cross-functional teams including Product Stewardship, Regional Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Legal to drive new product development across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America
  • Developed and introduced Life Cycle Management Tool to monitor, evaluate, and influence performance metrics
  • Monitored market trends to identify opportunities for product development or improvement.

Executive Leadership Roles

AIESEC
06.2000 - 07.2002
  • Demonstrated progressive leadership as President of AIESEC Slovakia and Vice President of Marketing for AIESEC Costa Rica, leading international teams and driving organizational transformation that resulted in 400% growth in clientele and moving country ranking from #56 to #7 globally

Education

M.B.A. - Strategic Management and Marketing

Comenius University
Bratislava, Slovakia

Skills

  • Learning Strategy & Program Development
  • Instructional Design & Content Creation
  • Training Needs Assessment & Analysis
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Program Evaluation & Metrics
  • Change Management
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Project & Program Management
  • Budget Planning & Analysis
  • Learning Analytics & Reporting
  • Data Analysis & Visualization
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Languages

  • English, Expert
  • Slovak, Expert
  • Czech, Fluent
  • Spanish, Intermediate
  • Russian, Intermediate
  • German, Intermediate

Timeline

Senior Learning and Development Program Manager – Executive Leadership Development

HPE
02.2022 - Current

Director of Learning and Development

Mattress Firm
05.2021 - 01.2022

Learning and Development Strategist

Obsidian Learning
06.2006 - 05.2021

Global Marketing Coordinator

Shell
09.2003 - 09.2005

Executive Leadership Roles

AIESEC
06.2000 - 07.2002

M.B.A. - Strategic Management and Marketing

Comenius University
Lubos Janoska