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Marcy Postma
Zeeland,MI
Summary
Dynamic Talent Development Specialist with a proven track record at Gentex Corporation, skilled in training facilitation and relationship building. Enhanced onboarding processes, significantly reducing time to full productivity. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering a culture of learning, while ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards and effective communication across teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Development Specialist I
Gentex Corporation
11.2022 - 03.2025
- Human Recourses Department working with Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Human Recourses Information System, Employee Relations, and Occupational Health teams.
- Presenting Orientation for new team members coming into the organization.
- Communication with Supervisors and Training Coordinators for team members transition from Orientation to Manufacturing.
- Continuous Improvement for the Orientation process.
- Prepping, set-up/clean up for Corporate Trainings.
- Time Card entry
- Enrolling/Completing team members in Workday for audits.
- Checking ID's for new hires.
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit Survey.
Training Coordinator
Gentex Corporation
09.2014 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
- Collaborated with department managers to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Coordinated and scheduled certification classes.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to certified trainers for training trainees
- Maintained quality control standards.
- Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring support for team members to be efficient, following the standards that aligned with the customers.
- Improved training outcomes with introduction of competency-based assessments, ensuring that training objectives were met.
- Training document relevant, and up-to-date, improving course effectiveness.
- Delivered high-quality classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Developed engaging instructional materials, including presentations, handouts, and interactive activities.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the organization by encouraging employee engagement in training opportunities.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in reduced time to full productivity.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify skill gaps and develop appropriate training solutions.
- Facilitated communication between trainers and participants before and after sessions to ensure clear expectations and follow-up support were provided as needed.
Team Leader
Gentex Corporation
04.1996 - 09.2014
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
- Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
- Established clear communication channels to facilitate timely exchange of information between supervisors and team members.
Team Member
Gentex Corporation
10.1995 - 04.1996
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Developed product knowledge and job skills to exceed performance to be promoted to team leader.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Ottawa High School
Holland, MI06-1985
Skills
- Training facilitations
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Workplace safety
- Good communication
- Organized
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Training and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Microsoft office
- Documentation
- Self motivation
- Training and development
- Diversity and inclusion
- Human resources support
- Continuous improvement
- Training development
- New hire orientation
Interests
Timeline
Talent Development Specialist I
Gentex Corporation
11.2022 - 03.2025
Training Coordinator
Gentex Corporation
09.2014 - 12.2022
Team Leader
Gentex Corporation
04.1996 - 09.2014
Team Member
Gentex Corporation
10.1995 - 04.1996
High School Diploma -
West Ottawa High School
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