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Mike Gurkin

Kernersville,NC

Summary

Director of Training and Organizational Development Accomplished Leader in Organizational Development with an impressive track record of delivering outstanding results. Over the course of 18 years, I have orchestrated remarkable achievements in supporting senior leadership and strategically cultivating high-performance teams, driving enhancements in organizational and leadership development that foster growth and development. Training professional with extensive leadership experience in staff development, process and productivity improvements, performance management and curriculum design.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Training and Organizational Development

DPM
01.2019 - Current
  • Directed and led a high-achieving training team supporting multiple North American sites, contributing to an annual revenue exceeding $700M
  • Managed a $4+ million annual training budget supporting multiple North American sites showcasing adept financial stewardship
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership by implementing program and curriculum efficiencies, resulting in a noteworthy $1.3M reduction in operating costs
  • Pioneered an onboarding program for operational associates, which led to a 40% decrease in new hire ramp-up time and a substantial 16% reduction in 90-day turnover
  • Established a technical training academy, significantly reducing process safety incidents by 43%
  • Orchestrated the successful integration of a new learning management system (LMS)
  • Collaborated effectively with local universities and colleges to establish enduring apprenticeship and internship programs, showcasing a commitment to talent development
  • Initiated a next-level development program for North American leaders, underscoring a strong commitment to fostering leadership and cultural excellence
  • Obtained funding through multiple state grants to support training initiatives for frontline employees
  • Served as a mentor in the global leadership coaching program, while also collaborating on multi-national cultural enhancement teams.
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.

Director of Learning and Organizational Development

THE FRESH MARKET
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Led an 11-member team for a specialty grocery retailer with 160+ U.S
  • Locations and $1B+ in annual revenue
  • Managed a $5.8 million budget, optimizing resource allocation for support functions
  • Developed competency profiles and KPIs for multi-unit management roles with HR and Operations teams
  • Implemented an enterprise-wide learning management system to enhance learning experiences
  • Successfully launched onboarding plans for all field-based positions, including multi-unit leadership roles
  • Created a food safety micro-learning curriculum that reduced critical incidents by 27%
  • Spearheaded a safety eLearning curriculum, reducing operational costs by $1.8 million
  • Earned accolades, including a Stevie Award and a Brandon Hall award, for exceptional e-learning development achievements.

Sr. Manager of Field Training

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS
01.2000 - 01.2017
  • Led comprehensive training and development for a 7,000+ store location workforce spanning the U.S
  • And Canada in a $10B+ automotive retailer
  • Managed an $8.3M annual training function, with multiple direct report field managers, 26 field trainers, and 4 instructional designers
  • Pioneered internal and external training programs, supporting key organizational priorities
  • Designed a flagship sales team training program, yielding an 8% increase in new members and an 11% rise in revenue, generating $37M in incremental sales
  • Recognized for crafting and executing a strategic training roadmap during a $2B competitive acquisition.

Education

Doctorate of Strategic Leadership -

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Danville, VA

Masters of Education in Training and Development -

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management, Summa Cum Laude -

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY
Clinton, IA

Diploma Information Systems Technology -

ECPI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Greensboro, NC

Skills

  • Strategic and Tactical Leadership: Provides strategic direction and tactical guidance for organizational development and training initiatives, effectively aligning them with the company's vision
  • Operational Controls and Management: Proficient in overseeing and managing the operational aspects of organizational development and training programs, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with relevant regulations
  • Team Supervision and Development: Skilled in supervising and nurturing teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and high performance among employees
  • Recruitment Strategies: Profound knowledge of recruitment strategies, enabling the identification and acquisition of top talent to strengthen the organization's human resources
  • Change Management and Employee Engagement: Adept at leading initiatives to foster employee engagement, adapt to evolving organizational needs, and enhance productivity and performance
  • E-Learning Strategies
  • Team Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Mentoring abilities
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Human Resource Management
  • Training solutions development

Certification

  • SPHR Certification
  • SHRM-SCP Certifications
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt [2022]
  • Covey Speed of Trust Certified Facilitator
  • DiSC Certified Facilitator
  • Crucial Conversations Certified Facilitator
  • ASE P2 Certification
  • Stevie Award for eLearning Content [2018]
  • Brandon Hall Bronze Award for eLearning [2018]
  • CLO Learning Elite Award [2016]
  • Auto Care Association Head of Class Award [2015]

Timeline

Director of Training and Organizational Development

DPM
01.2019 - Current

Director of Learning and Organizational Development

THE FRESH MARKET
01.2017 - 01.2019

Sr. Manager of Field Training

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS
01.2000 - 01.2017

Doctorate of Strategic Leadership -

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

Masters of Education in Training and Development -

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management, Summa Cum Laude -

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY

Diploma Information Systems Technology -

ECPI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Mike Gurkin