Sara Gard

Work History

APCO Holdings

11.2020 - 03.2023

Monitored and analyzed employee performance and engagement to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Implemented talent management software to promote cascading goals, KPIs, communication, and employee engagement.
Controlled resources and assets for enterprise D&I Council activities to meet council charter and business needs.
Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve employee concerns and promote loyalty.
Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Helped employees advance in career by clarifying career paths and leading establishment of competencies.
Communicated clearly with employees, leaders and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Managed and filed contracts, invoices and other documents associated with talent.
Served in HRBP capacity for assigned business units.

Herschend Enterprises

10.2015 - 09.2020

Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of curriculum development.
Implemented and developed marketing plans to promote curriculums and increase viaibility.
Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Instituted effective strategies for recruiting and managing diverse talent roster.
Managed and filed contracts, invoices and other documents associated with talent.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work without direct oversight.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Trained personnel in management skills and company's cultural practices and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Served as HRBP for corporate office.

Herschend Family Entertainment

01.2012 - 09.2015

Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Delivered top-quality training, including documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
Served as HR Generalist for corporate office.

Herschend Family Entertainment

03.2007 - 12.2011

Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Trained 5 staff members to lead new hire orientations and provided ongoing support.
Managed employee database and updated employee contact information in company database.
Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
Contributed to company handbook and distributed documentation to new hires.
Performed in up to 7 shows per day.
Managed front line employees in the Entertainment department, setting schedules, clarifying performance metrics, and providing performance reviews.