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First Name

Lorna

Last Name

Simon

eMail Address

LRSimon29@aol.com

Employer

Independent Consultant

City

Randolph

State

New Jersey

Zip Code

07869

Areas of Specialty

<p>, Strategic, results-oriented Senior Learning and Development Manager and business partner with proven success helping organizations develop and sustain a productive and engaged workforce. Demonstrated track record helping companies initiate and implement programs that improve the success and engagement of employees day-by-day., </p>, <p>, &nbsp;, </p>, <p>, Management and Leadership Development, Employee Development, Training Needs Analysis, Instructional Design, Program Facilitation, Performance Management; Talent Management; Change Management; Coaching, Mentoring, Talent Acquisition and Staffing; Campus Recruiting, Organizational Development and Effectiveness, Project Management., </p>

Professional Background

LORNA R. SIMONLRSimon29@aol.com1-917-608-1285 (mobile)

SKILLS SUMMARY

 ·          Strategic, results-driven Learning and Development/Talent Management senior manager. ·          Creative professional, with significant achievements in leadership and management development, professional development, organizational development and effectiveness, change management, talent acquisition and strategic staffing, performance management, high potential development, mentoring and career development.  ·          Hands-on executive, with proven track record acquiring, developing and retaining top talent.  ·          Innovative and resourceful people manager, with success starting up and revitalizing learning and development  teams and coaching employees to accomplish outstanding results. ·          Trusted, client-focused advisor, skilled at building relationships with business partners to strategize and implement initiatives to enable managers and employees to achieve high levels of performance. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 BNY MELLON – New York, NY                                                                                2004 – 2010

Vice President and Manager, Corporate Learning and Development

   Manager, Management and Professional Development (The Bank of New York)Delivered company-wide learning initiatives on leadership development, management/professional development, PC skills, enterprise-wide systems, e-learning and Learning Management Systems operations. Advised senior leaders on learning and development issues and implemented cost-effective solutions to meet business needs.  Improved day to day operations for corporate learning, including vendor management, budget oversight, training curriculum, and management of learning team. Selected accomplishments:·          Created a high performing corporate learning function by integrating two legacy learning and development teams and training curricula after The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial merger.  Increased learning accessibility to a global audience while minimizing costs by expanding use of distance learning, blended and on-line programs. ·          Oversaw integration of two legacy learning management systems (LMS) and launched one global LMS that provided all 43,000 employees company-wide with access to learning 24/7.·          Spearheaded global initiative that created a new approach for developing a robust management pipeline for first-level and mid-level managers.  Engaged senior business leader support for the initiative, while leading a 30-person team through all phases of the program development cycle.  Successfully launched the core instructor-led program for over 250 first level managers globally.·          Conceptualized and implemented a change management training strategy that enabled managers and employees to cope and sustain performance during the company merger and ongoing restructuring.  Developed approaches that helped employees successfully manage change, including e-learning programs, distance learning, and on-line resources.·          Conceived and actively managed BNY Mellon women’s mentoring program.  Lead all program training initiatives, and leveraged subject matter expertise to expand program to multiple locations.  

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR        2003--2004

UBS Investment Bank – New York, NY  

Advised senior managers and HR on training, change management, transition and organizational effectiveness issues to facilitate merger of Equity Finance businesses. Created and conducted leadership team building methodologies, communication strategies and manager assimilation initiatives that enabled a smooth transition to the new organization. 

 

ABN AMRO Bank – New York, NY                                                                       

Guided Credit Markets senior leaders and HR to acquire the right talent to grow business.  Developed competency-based selection tools and interview processes, designed and implemented interviewing skills training sessions, managed vendors, and sourced and interviewed candidates. 

CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK  OF COMMERCE (CIBC) – New York, NY  2000--2003

Senior Director, Head of Staffing, United States

Spearheaded all talent acquisition activities for CIBC’s US businesses. Advised businesses on cost-effective and proactive staffing solutions, and implemented global policies and initiatives to address business needs, improve quality of service and reduce expenses.  Managed staffing and campus recruiting teams. Selected accomplishments:·         Transformed centralized staffing function from an administrative processing group to a consultative, client-driven recruiting team. Established and streamlined processes to improve responsiveness to hiring managers, increase compliance and create a more positive candidate experience.  Reduced expenses through increased use of low cost recruiting sources and negotiated vendor contracts, with approximate annual savings of $600,000.  ·         Launched campus recruiting function that enabled US businesses to hire new analyst and associate level talent.  Led team to create competency-based selection processes that improved decisions and consistency across firm.  ·         Collaborated with global staffing to implement firm-wide recruitment management system and develop measuring and reporting framework that enabled more accurate tracking of recruiting effectiveness.  

 

METLIFE – New York, NY                                                        1981--2000

Director, Strategic Staffing Group     (1999 – 2000)Launched team that created and implemented company-wide staffing initiatives to meet changing organizational priorities.  Created business-driven strategies on talent acquisition, new hire practices, recruitment information systems, and entry-level/college recruiting.  Hired top talent for HR and senior positions. Managed professional staff. 

Change Management Consultant and Trainer (special assignment)   (1997 -- 1999)

Co-directed company-wide task force that conceived and implemented change management strategies to help the organization successfully execute a major reengineering effort.  Certified on change management consulting skills and delivery of training programs, and used knowledge to build internal change management team.  Advised senior managers and reengineering teams on change management issues. 

Director, Talent Management and Development Programs     (1994 --1999)

Founded new function that created and executed strategies to acquire and develop top talent corporate—wide. Recommended and designed initiatives, overhauled programs, and identified vendors to implement effective high potential leadership development, performance management, career mobility, and succession planning initiatives.  Managed talent management team. Selected accomplishments:·         Directed company-wide leadership development program to develop high potential entry-level hires.  Overhauled program to meet business objectives and increase employee retention.·          Originated and promoted a centralized executive coaching resource which developed and improved career mobility of high performing middle and senior level managers.  ·          Spearheaded multi-departmental task force that reengineered company-wide recruiting and staffing policies, practices and procedures to ensure consistency and legal compliance.  Conceptualized and developed the first on-line resource guide to help managers make better selection decisions.   

Manager, Human Resources Development and Training     (1988 – 1994)

Managed training consultants and support staff to design, develop and implement corporate-wide training programs for more than 7,000 senior officers, managers and professionals.   Collaborated with internal and external subject matter experts to develop programs that targeted business requirements. 

Management Development Consultant     (1981 – 1988)

Designed and delivered training programs for managers and professionals.  Advised leaders on training and development needs.  Recommended training strategies, programs, vendors and authored seminars.    

EDUCATION

CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, NY

Masters of Industrial and Labor Relations,  Emphasis:  Human Resources Management  

QUEENS COLLEGE, Flushing, NY   

Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Highest Honors in Psychology; Major: Psychology  

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY

  Graduate School of Business, Graduate School of Arts and Science, School of Continuing Education