Shannon De Leon
Norwalk,CT
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in leadership development, change management, learning, and talent management. Proven ability to drive impact that fosters a culture of growth. Known for effective communication, the ability to find a common path to solutions, and driving success in which team members feel ownership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director, Learning and Development
Walgreens
07.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of 16 that provides training and content design for patient-facing team members within the Specialty function.
- Partner directly with senior leadership on gaps in learning, and recommendations to solve.
- Manage vendor relationships and implementations including learning management system, and AI/simulation training experiences.
- Consult in various leadership development initiatives, and overall enterprise learning.
- Led the team through integration efforts as part of the company merger.
- Represented women in leadership who also work reduced hours in a national company-wide event.
Senior Director, Talent & Leadership
AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2017 - 07.2023
- Strategic partner to the executive leadership team on all things talent, engagement, and leadership.
- Build a talent management strategy, including performance, succession, and high-potential planning.
- Created internal coaching program, 360 feedback model as offering to leadership
- Implemented leadership training curriculum and offerings, and facilitated large group and cohort sessions for experienced leaders and those new to the role.
- Introduced change management series to leadership that had a lasting impact on how team members and leadership navigate change.
- Partnered with leadership through the working model shift to a matrix leadership environment.
- Led implementation projects for the engagement tool and the new LMS.
Certified Career Coach
Self-employeed
07.2013 - 12.2017
- Working one-on-one and in a small group setting with individuals in the midst of a career change.
- Co-created a women's leadership small group coaching experience.
Global HR Training Manager
Seabury Group
New York , NY
03.2008 - 02.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Towson University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Leadership development
- Change management
- Talent strategy
- Solution finder and collaborator
- Coaching and mentoring
- Performance management
Certification
Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
Timeline
Director, Learning and Development
Walgreens
07.2023 - Current
Senior Director, Talent & Leadership
AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2017 - 07.2023
Certified Career Coach
Self-employeed
07.2013 - 12.2017
Global HR Training Manager
Seabury Group
03.2008 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Towson University