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Tim Broxholm

Tim Broxholm

Summary

Experienced and curious leader with a diverse background in Technology, Higher Education, EdTech and HR. I offer 15+ years of experience of innovating solutions, creating education programs and products, leading teams, and delivering results. My key experiences that can be leveraged for this role include my experience both as an award winning educator, creator of multiple learning programs, and developer of an and EdTech skilling product. Additionally, I have experience as a a people manager and I am skilled in coaching and developing talent.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Talent and Development Manager

Microsoft
11.2021 - Current
  • Serve as the Practice lead for key talent management work streams including: Corporate and In-Business Talent Talks, Scaled Talent Discussions, BoD, HRLT Chessboard and SLT Spotlight
  • Provide strategy, program management, comms, TM consulting, RoB development, readiness training and resources, and talent data hygiene for Corp Functions and Gaming Organizations: 9 EVPs/Satya Directs, 7 Corporate Talent Talks, ~70 CVPs, 270 partners, 20+ game studios, 3000 people managers, (1/3 new managers)
  • Served on V-Teams related to Sponsorship and Scaled Talent DIscussion

Author and Principal Product Developer

McGraw Hill
06.2015 - Current
  • Initiated and developed McGraw-Hill's first digital Introduction to Business Product for the Connect Master product line, transitioning from traditional textbook to a dynamic digital solution.
  • Led the design of innovative learning tools including consumable content, adaptive knowledge checks, applied learning activities, and business scenario simulations.
  • Provided comprehensive product leadership, guiding the product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on data-driven insights derived from qualitative, quantitative, and competitive research.
  • Successfully created and distributed 16 modules nationwide, featuring digital content, videos, blogs, NewsFlash activities, and facilitator guides.
  • Demonstrated strong cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder management skills, collaborating closely with Product Developers, Subject Matter Experts, Users, Engineers, and Graphic Designers.
  • Results included: FY23 YOY Growth 74.9%, FY Net Sales Growth 69.5%, and Lifetime sales of $2.1 million

Professor of Business Management

Green River College
09.2012 - 12.2021
  • Successfully taught over 7,000 diverse learners across various stages of their careers, including domestic, international, early, mid, and executive-level students, earning a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Rate My Professor and receiving recognition through the Distinguished Faculty Award and the Going the Extra Mile Award.
  • Led the creation, development, and delivery of tailored in-person, online, and hybrid courses by conducting comprehensive needs analyses, applying adult-learning theories, backward design, inclusive pedagogy, and various psychological principles to ensure the highest level of learner engagement and comprehension.
  • Leveraged instructional design expertise and program management skills to design curriculums and materials that resulted in a 90% success rate, significantly outperforming the college average of 74%, demonstrating a high impact on learners' performance.
  • Innovatively utilized Learning Management Systems, simulations, vendors, microlearning, and MOOCs to create immersive learning experiences, continuously tracking, assessing, and improving learning programs to optimize efficiency and effectiveness for both learners and faculty.
  • Contributed valuable insights and expertise to several institutional committees, including faculty development, faculty excellence, equity hiring, and guided pathways, underscoring a commitment to holistic institutional growth and excellence.

Senior Program Manager Talent Development

Amazon
07.2021 - 11.2021
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  • People manager for three level-5 program managers.
  • Wrote strategy paper for scaling learning and talent management programs for the global Workforce staffing (WFS) organization (equivalent to the world's largest staffing agency).
  • Utilized Asana Project Management software to manage multiple workstreams including: Content management, stakeholder analysis project, L&D curated content buildout, and organization comms for L&D plan targeted at skilling L4-L6 population.

Program Director

Green River College
01.2015 - 09.2021
  • Led the creation and implementation of two Business Bachelor's Degree programs and one Associate's program, increasing enrollments from 1488 to 2815 in three years, and generating over $2.2 million in annual tuition.
  • Managed program development, collaborating with college administrators for accreditation and state approval, while overseeing curriculum focusing on project-based, experiential, and competency-based learning, resulting in a 92% completion rate.
  • Supervised program assessment and curriculum development, focusing on project-based, experiential, and competency-based learning, leading to a program completion rate of 92% - 10% above the college-wide rates.
  • Built strategic workforce partnerships with entities such as Geico, City of Kent, City of Auburn, The Entrepreneurs Organization, and local employers and non-profits, boosting program relevance and industry engagement.
  • Achieved notable recognition with the Marketing & Entrepreneurship program being rated as the #1 Entrepreneurship program in the country by affordableschools.net in 2019, and #7 "Best Affordable Entrepreneurship Degree" by University HQ in 2021.

Practice Lead-HR Consulting Services

Archbright
12.2011 - 01.2013
  • Oversaw budgeting, P&L, and business development activities, leading a team of 13 consultants and successfully securing $445,000 in sales of consulting services pertaining to diversity and inclusion, organizational development, and recruitment to companies of varying sizes.
  • Spearheaded program management for the service line, establishing sales, marketing, and business development processes through effective monthly and quarterly prioritization, while concurrently developing innovative hiring strategies in partnership with HR.
  • Collaborated closely with leadership teams and other service lines to design member solutions that aligned with company goals, fostered a positive organizational culture, and drove revenue growth through the implementation of efficient project management systems.
  • Accountable for financial management including budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation, ensuring the service line's financial contribution consistently met or exceeded organizational goals.
  • Fostered executive-level business relationships and engaged in persuasive sales presentations for new client acquisition, while expertly coordinating consultant assignments and monitoring project performance to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives.

Director - HR

Catalyst Workplace Solutions
03.2007 - 08.2011
  • I was responsible for leading the entire, HR Function of a multi-location $45-50MM, 150 person organization
  • My duties included: building and managing budgets, creating policies, managing comp and benefits, implementing an HRIS system, creating selection and performance evaluation programs, developing and executing organizational development and culture initiatives
  • Key results:2007: Organization recognized by Puget Sound Business Journal as a "Best Places to Work" 2007: Recognized by WA CEO Magazine as the third best medium-sized business to work for in Washington 2010: Recognized by WA Employment Security as one of the top company's in South Puget Sound to utilize the "Shared Work" Program during the great recession.

Education

M.A - Industrial Organizational Psychology

Seattle Pacific University
01.2009

B.B.A - Marketing and Management

University of Portland

Skills

  • Teaching- Higher Education
  • Coaching
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Change Management and
  • EdTech Product Development
  • Management Consulting
  • Team Building
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership Development
  • Career, Technical, Workforce Education
  • Curating and Creating Content and Curriculum
  • Empathy, Compassion, Vulnerability
  • Grit and Resilience
  • Leading during uncertainty and ambiguity
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Allyship
  • Simplifying the Complex

Timeline

Sr. Talent and Development Manager

Microsoft
11.2021 - Current

Senior Program Manager Talent Development

Amazon
07.2021 - 11.2021

Author and Principal Product Developer

McGraw Hill
06.2015 - Current

Program Director

Green River College
01.2015 - 09.2021

Professor of Business Management

Green River College
09.2012 - 12.2021

Practice Lead-HR Consulting Services

Archbright
12.2011 - 01.2013

Director - HR

Catalyst Workplace Solutions
03.2007 - 08.2011

M.A - Industrial Organizational Psychology

Seattle Pacific University

B.B.A - Marketing and Management

University of Portland

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