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Shavawn Blakeney

Boynton Beach,FL

Summary

Accomplished management professional with 26 years of career progression in customer service operations. Proven track record in designing and implementing effective training programs. Skilled in assessing organizational needs and developing targeted learning solutions that enhance team performance. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage resources effectively. Focused and meticulous.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Training and Development Manager

MDVIP
05.2014 - 01.2025
  • Facilitated Member Services New Hire Training and nesting process for 36 new hire candidates quarterly.
  • Developed Member Services Coaching Plan initiative for managers and supervisors, increasing employee retention 12%.
  • Optimized departmental performance with thorough needs assessments, aligning Social Style, Member Retention, and De - Escalation training programs to business objectives.
  • Achieved greater efficiency by leveraging technology and digital tools i.e. Kahoot! for learning management, content creation, and reporting.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes, ensuring new hires were equipped with necessary skills for success in their roles.
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop organizational competency models, providing clear career pathways and development opportunities for all employees.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams weekly to integrate relevant industry trends into training materials and course content.
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring timely completion of all assigned projects within allocated constraints.
  • Increased employee engagement, delivering customized training solutions tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Boosted employee satisfaction scores 7% by regularly reviewing and updating existing courses to maintain relevance and deliver the MDVIP Value Proposition.
  • Successfully trained 85% of struggling new hires who went on to be successful in the organization.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL

Skills

  • Virtual training
  • Soft skills training
  • Needs assessment
  • Employee engagement
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Customized training
  • Leadership training
  • Project management
  • Course planning
  • Recruiting
  • Microsoft 365 Suite
  • Salesforce

Accomplishments

  • Proposed Knowledge Management Database in 2015, resulting in The Owl Base in 2017.
  • Earned Highest Quality Assurance Award in 2016.
  • Promoted to Team Lead, Member Services based on superior performance, July 2017.
  • Successfully restructured and implemented the Daily Huddle Think Tank Committee - employee engagement initiative, 2017 - 2019.
  • Promoted to Member Services Supervisor, September 2018.
  • Ritz Carlton - Memorable Customer Service training, 2018.
  • Guest Speaker at 2019 Annual Derby, De-Escalation Strategy.
  • Spearheaded Member Services Coaching Plan initiative.
  • Featured guest on "THE REAL IS REAL," Talk & Music Radio Show, January 2020.
  • Promoted to Manager, PCC Training & Operations, July 2020.

Timeline

Training and Development Manager

MDVIP
05.2014 - 01.2025

Associate of Arts - Communications

Florida State College
Shavawn Blakeney