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Nicole Watson

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Human Resources professional with 10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, talent management, and employee onboarding. Adept at driving organizational effectiveness through training design, performance coaching, compliance oversight, and employee relations support. Proven ability to collaborate with leadership to enhance workforce engagement, address employee concerns, and ensure alignment with HR policies and employment laws.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning & Development Lead

International Paper
08.2023 - Current
  • Partner with HR leadership to address workforce performance issues through targeted development plans, coaching, and follow-up.
  • Conduct stay interviews and analyze feedback to inform HR retention strategies and reduce turnover.
  • Administer LMS and ensure qualification training is up to date; generate audit-ready reports for compliance teams.
  • Support employee relations by facilitating coaching conversations between managers and employees, providing documentation templates, and recommending training interventions.
  • Participate in workforce planning meetings to align development programming with future talent needs.
  • Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Learning & Development (Consultant)

IIG - Intentional Impact Group, LLC
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Provide consulting services to organizations across various industries, focusing on training and development strategies that align with business goals.
  • Design and deliver leadership development programs to enhance managerial effectiveness and support succession planning.
  • Advise clients on best practices for onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement.
  • Built leadership and employee development curriculum for more than 200 employees.
  • Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 100 employees each year.

Trainer / Education Specialist

Fayette County School System
07.2017 - 08.2023
  • Facilitated training sessions and workshops for teachers focused on instructional strategies and classroom management.
  • Supported onboarding of new teachers by helping them navigate school expectations, policies, and teaching resources.
  • Provided informal coaching and mentoring to help educators adapt to curriculum changes and improve daily classroom practices.
  • Created simple digital training materials to support ongoing teacher development and access to learning resources.
  • Collaborated with school staff to gather feedback on training needs and adjust programs accordingly.

Adjunct Professor

Georgia Military College
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Mentored new faculty members and advised on instructional strategy and engagement, contributing to improved faculty retention.
  • Partnered with academic leadership on curriculum alignment with institutional goals and compliance standards.

Education Specialist & Collaborative Learning Specialist

Henry County Schools
08.2010 - 01.2015
  • Partnered with school HR and leadership on professional development plans, teacher evaluations, and coaching conversations.
  • Conducted faculty onboarding sessions and advised on compliance with state educational standards and employment law changes.
  • Worked with students to support educational success, learning and achievement.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

Troy University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Valdosta State University

Skills

  • Training Development
  • Succession Planning
  • Onboarding
  • Employee Experience
  • Performance Management
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • LMS Administration
  • Training Compliance

Certifications And Tools

  • Preparing for SHRM-CP Certification
  • LMS Tools: e.g., SuccessFactors]
  • HRIS Systems: e.g., Workday,
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace

Timeline

Learning & Development Lead

International Paper
08.2023 - Current

Learning & Development (Consultant)

IIG - Intentional Impact Group, LLC
01.2020 - 08.2023

Trainer / Education Specialist

Fayette County School System
07.2017 - 08.2023

Adjunct Professor

Georgia Military College
01.2015 - 01.2017

Education Specialist & Collaborative Learning Specialist

Henry County Schools
08.2010 - 01.2015

Master of Science - Psychology

Troy University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Valdosta State University

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