Patrick West
Training Specialist
Fridley,MN
Summary
Highly Experienced Training Specialist excited to develop successful training plans that meet dynamic company and employee needs. Accustomed to collaborating with cross-functional managers to hone in on unique requirements. Prepared to bring my communication, organizational, and technical abilities developed over a 25-year career to a growth-oriented role.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Training Specialist
Target
Fridley, MN
11.2021 - Current
- Conducted 70+ orientation sessions for all levels of distribution from warehouse worker to Senior management.
- Onboarded 1000+ new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Developed training handbooks, facilitator guides and reference materials.
- Developed Safety-focused Job Instruction documents for specific routines following company guidelines and protocols
- Documented participation, conducted check-ins, and tracked progress throughout the onboarding process.
- Coordinated training schedules across departments with managers, leads and trainers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees in all areas of distribution.
ICQA Problem Solver
Target
Fridley, MN
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Conducted periodical cycle counts, various inventory audits, and inventory shortage mitigation routines.
- Monitored inventory accuracy and movement using manual and computerized inventory systems.
- Communicated with management cross-functional departments about potential inventory risks to fulfill orders on time.
- Developed inventory improvement plans and inventory control procedures following best company practices.
- Created ALL supporting documentation for ICQA procedures, data capture forms, logbooks and inventory audits.
- Created a web-based quality audit tracking form to identify knowledge gaps, provide direct feedback and track results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
09.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
01.2007 - 05.2010
- Dean's List All Semesters
- Honor Roll All Semesters
- 4.0 GPA
- summa cum laude graduate
Skills
Online training experience
Training program development
Reference material development
Training material development
Public speaking
Program implementation
Schedule Management
Certification
Certified on All types of Distribution Center Powered Equipment
Timeline
Training Specialist - Target
11.2021 - Current
ICQA Problem Solver - Target
01.2020 - 10.2021
University of Minesota - Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
09.2010 - 05.2014
Minneapolis Community And Technical College - Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts And General Studies
01.2007 - 05.2010