Maria Kourkoumelis
Oak Park,USA
Summary
Professional Talent, Learning, and Workforce Transformation business leader, with over 15 years of experience, poised to excel in a Director role focused on Learning & Development, AI Upskilling, and Reskilling. Proven track record in spearheading large-scale enterprise learning initiatives within complex global organizations, leveraging expertise in AI upskilling and digital learning technologies. Recognized for translating emerging technologies into practical learning solutions that enhance productivity and accelerate proficiency. Strategic and execution-oriented professional known for influencing senior stakeholders and delivering impactful reskilling outcomes while fostering collaborative environments that drive organizational success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Learning Technology and Design, Global
UL Solutions
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Strategic HR Leader: Expert in LMS optimization, governance, and AI-driven learning solutions. Delivers scalable programs that strengthen compliance, elevate the user experience, and align with business growth.
- Lead a team of eight (8) Learning and Development technical experts, including an offshore resource model.
- Modernized learning infrastructure, transforming a legacy LMS into an optimized, operationally scaled global business-critical system.
- Lead strategic alignment and disciplined execution of GenAI implementation.
- Drive enterprise-led adaptive AI upskilling strategies, enablement, and innovation, aligning workforce agility with business transformation goals.
Manager, Learning Management Systems, Global
Dover Corporation
Downers Grove, IL
07.2014 - 10.2022
- Led global LMS transformation, driving 98% enterprise-wide adoption of SAP SuccessFactors within six months and enabling scalable talent development.
- Developed enterprise learning strategy and governance, aligning leadership development with key strategic business goals.
- Mitigated global compliance risk for mandatory training, restored audit readiness, and improved reporting accuracy and user experience across 20+ countries.
- Applied advanced HR analytics, delivering actionable insights for succession planning, workforce mobility, and executive decision-making.
- Integrated AI into learning infrastructure, automating content tagging and personalizing learning paths to enhance engagement across global regions.
Organizational Development Specialist, Global
Dover Corporation
Downers Grove, IL
06.2010 - 07.2014
- $8M global HR IS transformation project, automating talent lifecycle events for 35,000 global employees and driving significant operational efficiency.
- Designed and launched global leadership programs, including rotational assignments to build future leaders and strengthen succession pipelines.
- Developed enterprise learning strategy and governance, enhancing user experience and aligning leadership development with business priorities.
- Leveraged advanced HR analytics, providing data-driven insights for compensation planning, workforce mobility, and succession decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
College of DuPage
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Corporate communications
- Process improvement
- Decision-making
- Strategic leadership
- Confident presence
Accomplishments
- Embedded Responsible AI governance into training, policy, and executive communications
- Designed and launched a global enterprise AI Literacy upskilling program
Certification
- AI-Driven Leadership Training Program, Strategies for the Future Feb 2026 Stanford University
- Project Management Essentials Certificate Franklin Covey
- DDI Targeted Selection Train the Trainer DDI
Leadership Development Programs
- Communication Skills for Leaders
- Negotiation Skills
- Master Black Belt
- Strategic Growth
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers
- Dover Corporation Leadership Development (DELLA)
Timeline
Senior Manager, Learning Technology and Design, Global
UL Solutions
10.2022 - Current
Manager, Learning Management Systems, Global
Dover Corporation
07.2014 - 10.2022
Organizational Development Specialist, Global
Dover Corporation
06.2010 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration -
College of DuPage