Marissa Wroblewski
Pendleton
Summary
I’m passionate about helping people grow—whether through leadership development, performance management, instructional design, or soft skills programs. As an enterprise Talent Development leader, I design and deliver learning experiences that actually stick and make a measurable impact, from competency-aligned workshops to coaching emerging leaders. I bring a creative, inclusive approach that fosters psychological safety, strengthens culture, and leverages digital and AI tools to drive engagement and results. I partner with teams and stakeholders to elevate learning strategies, enable leaders, and create meaningful change across the organization, all while continuously learning and helping others do the same. Let’s connect and create positive change together!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Talent Development
New Era Cap LLC
Buffalo
12.2023 - Current
- Develop and execute enterprise learning and performance strategy aligned to organizational priorities and annual cycle planning, strengthening leadership capability, culture, and organizational effectiveness across departments.
- Built and implemented the company’s end-to-end performance management philosophy and infrastructure, leading PerformYard selection and rollout, structured goal-setting, mid-year and year-end evaluations, and evolving calibration practices from a 9-box model to stacked ranking to ensure clarity, fairness, and accountability.
- Designed, implemented, and embedded the competency framework across the full employee lifecycle—from talent acquisition and candidate assessment, through onboarding, performance management, and leadership development—ensuring alignment between hiring decisions, development plans, and organizational expectations.
- Partner with and manage external consultants for leadership and sales development programs, ensuring alignment to enterprise goals, program quality, measurable outcomes, and effective vendor collaboration.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, IT, and business leaders to provide assessment-driven development solutions, leveraging Predictive Index and other behavioral tools to connect candidate and employee insights to leadership programs, team effectiveness, succession planning, and ongoing professional growth.
- Design and deliver enterprise leadership and professional development programs (presentation & public speaking, manager development, soft skills, inclusive leadership) through instructor-led, blended, and virtual formats to build scalable capability across teams.
- Establish an enterprise-wide learning evaluation strategy incorporating diverse metrics: learner assessments, leadership feedback, rating scales over time, participant surveys, and benchmarking against industry best practices; continuously refine programs to maximize impact and performance outcomes.
- Coach and mentor employees and emerging leaders to strengthen accountability, feedback practices, and performance growth across departments.
- Partner with senior leaders to advance culture and psychological safety, drive inclusion and belonging, and support digital and AI adoption initiatives (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to modernize learning and workflow practices.
Farm & Artisan Market Manager
Pendleton Station Market
Pendleton
01.2021 - Current
- Founded and scaled a community farmers market from concept to successful operation, overseeing strategy, branding, vendor recruitment, and event execution.
- Led marketing and brand development initiatives (website, social media, digital campaigns), increasing patron and vendor attendance by 20%.
- Managed vendor partnerships, sponsorships, and local business collaborations while ensuring compliance with FMNP regulations and operational standards.
- Directed volunteer teams and coordinated end-to-end logistics, fostering strong community engagement and seamless event delivery.
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Prevail
Remote
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Build and nurture a pipeline of high-potential candidates through proactive outreach, effective communication and personalized engagement, ensuring a positive candidate experience at every touchpoint.
- Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including interviews and evaluations, to match candidates' skills, culture fit, and career aspirations with Prevail's goals, fostering a high-performing and diverse workforce.
- Forge strong partnerships with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to deeply understand departmental requirements, facilitate effective hiring processes, and contribute to the development of workforce planning strategies.
Lead Talent Development Specialist
Liazon / Willis Towers Watson
Buffalo
04.2016 - 08.2023
- Designed and delivered enterprise leadership and professional development programs through instructor-led, blended, and e-learning formats aligned to business objectives and global standards.
- Led end-to-end instructional design using ADDIE and Agile methodologies; developed scalable digital learning solutions using Articulate 360, Camtasia, and LMS platforms (Bridge, TalentLMS) to enhance engagement and accessibility.
- Conducted needs analyses and partnered with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to build sustainable learning programs that strengthened managerial capability and improved team performance.
- Established program evaluation practices using learner assessments, feedback surveys, and performance insights to drive continuous improvement and measurable impact.
- Designed and implemented blended onboarding and systems training initiatives, increasing operational readiness and supporting successful adoption of enterprise tools and processes.
Learning and Development Consultant
Three Vines Inc. Learning & performance
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed comprehensive Salesforce training including facilitator and participant guides as well as simulations for clients, enabling streamlined onboarding, training, and maximizing the platform's potential for sales teams, resulting in increased user proficiency and enhanced overall client satisfaction.
- Designed and developed engaging e-Learning modules for sales and process training, playing a key role in effectively onboarding new employees, fostering their skill development, and contributing to enhanced team performance and overall organizational success.
- Collaborated closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to curate and produce tailored content aligned with the specific needs and objectives of the organization.
- Held kick-off meetings with the client team to initiate the collaborative process, actively identifying and comprehending their vision and objectives. Subsequently, executed their vision through meticulous planning and implementation.
Technical Trainer II
Yahoo
Lockport
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Developed and rolled-out JIT training for multiple Yahoo products and services to AMR agents.
- Trained and maintained vendor compliance to ensure successful roll-out at new locations.
- Implementation specialist for the Yahoo Internship program.
- Stake holder on development team for creation and deployment of global processes for Yahoo Mail.
- Utilized Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate to develop e-Learning and simulations.
Education
M.A. - Education
University at buffalo
buffalo, NY05.2013
B.S. - Education
SUNY Fredonia
05.2009
Skills
- Performance management
- Instructional design
- eLearning Design
- Coaching and mentoring
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Leadership training
- Competency framework
Certification
- Instructional Design & Advanced Instructional Design Certificate, ASTD
- Storyline 360 Advanced Certificate, Yukon Learning
Timeline
Manager, Talent Development
New Era Cap LLC
12.2023 - Current
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Prevail
08.2023 - 12.2023
Learning and Development Consultant
Three Vines Inc. Learning & performance
07.2021 - 12.2021
Farm & Artisan Market Manager
Pendleton Station Market
01.2021 - Current
Lead Talent Development Specialist
Liazon / Willis Towers Watson
04.2016 - 08.2023
Technical Trainer II
Yahoo
08.2013 - 04.2016
M.A. - Education
University at buffalo
B.S. - Education
SUNY Fredonia