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NANCY J. BACKOWSKI

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Enthusiastic training professional successful at developing training plans and supplementary materials to help students excel. Works under strict deadlines and makes independent judgments about effectiveness of training. Comfortable with remote training technology and methodologies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Development Trainer

CRESCENT BANK AND TRUST
Chesapeake, VA
08.2018 - 03.2020

Lead Project Manager who managed the design, development and implementation of new hire training curriculum following the ADDIE methodology of instructional design for all collections associated with indirect auto lending. Conducted training and provided all new courseware templates.

  • Served as training lead for the Star Project and the transition of work to Dallas, TX.
  • Completed all new curriculum courseware and streamlined the learning process for the new Dallas Operations center (100 employees)
  • Supported leadership professional development by leading monthly Lunch and Learn sessions for all Center Operations management
  • Partnered with sales to perform needs analysis for building a customized sales acceleration curriculum associated with indirect auto lending
  • Shadowed with DRO and Credit employees to observe day-to-day duties and operations
  • Supported monthly Sales Leadership development conversation sessions
  • Performed post-training support to address deficiencies and enhance individual capabilities

Learning Consultant

PITNEY BOWES INC
Chesapeake, VA
01.2012 - 08.2017

Managed design, development, and implementation of global learning solutions for all employees associated with Client Operations companywide, including NA and EU markets.

  • Partnered with leadership to oversee and ensure high-level of quality performance from company’s strategic business outsources
  • Provided coaching, training, and support to exempt staff of 10-instructors
  • Provided clarity and structure to new and existing leaders by working with HR Business Partners to create core Management Leadership Roadmap
  • Performed needs analysis, building training curriculum and programs for product releases and professional development

Training Manager

National Business Operations Center
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Managed training and development of 150 employees
  • Provided coaching, support, and training to exempt staff of 9 instructors in 2 locations
  • Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs
  • Revised training curriculum and reference materials as required to maximize training effectiveness
  • Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success
  • Partnered with business to design, develop, and implement new support channel in company knowledge base, decreasing average handle time of inbound call center agent
  • Saved estimated $1M by serving as training lead for transition of work and decommissioning of National Business Operations Center

Education

Associate of Science (AS) - Performing Arts – Music,

Schenectady County Community College
Scotia, NY

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Business Administration And Management

Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, VA

American Management Association, Customer-Centric Leadership - undefined

Introduction To Project Management -

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Innovative Training Approaches
  • Corporate Training Programs
  • Training Program Design
  • Procedure Manual Writing
  • Training Method Development
  • Course Materials Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Virtual Learning Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Needs Analysis
  • Clear Communication
  • Adult Learning Theories
  • Decision Making
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Coaching and Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

Association for Talent Development, Facilitating for Excellence

Association for Talent Development , Fundamentals of Training Design Achieve Global, Facilitator for Leadership

Achieve Global, Facilitator for Service Courses

Volunteer Experience

American Red Cross Blood Donor

Relay for Life, Fundraising Captain

Timeline

Talent Development Trainer

CRESCENT BANK AND TRUST
08.2018 - 03.2020

Learning Consultant

PITNEY BOWES INC
01.2012 - 08.2017

Training Manager

National Business Operations Center
01.2008 - 01.2012

Associate of Science (AS) - Performing Arts – Music,

Schenectady County Community College

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Business Administration And Management

Virginia Wesleyan College

American Management Association, Customer-Centric Leadership - undefined

Introduction To Project Management -

Old Dominion University
NANCY J. BACKOWSKI