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Objective (Job seekers: Please include the nearest metropolitan area and the locations where you want to work. Employers/Recruiters: Please describe your company and any positions you hope to fill.)

Manhattan, NJ, Philadelphia, anywhere in the Mid-atlantic or Mid-west

Contact Information

609-896-3290
coryhunting@comcast.net

What types of jobs are you seeking? (select all that apply)

Education, Human Resources, Retail

Work Experience (most recent)

WARNACO GROUP, INC., New York, NY 2006 to 2008
Director, Learning and Development
Recruited to build a new learning and internal communications function to drive employee engagement and introduce progressive culture change throughout the organization. Reported to the SVP, Human Resources and led the design, development, and global implementation of executive development and corporate talent and communication initiatives. Worked closely with the line and HR business partners to support company programs, business strategies, and Human Resources priorities. Managed budgets up to $1.0 million.

Work Experience (earlier)

NEW YORK & COMPANY, New York, NY 2001 to 2006
Manager, Training and Development (2002 to 2006)
Training Project Manager (2001 to 2002)
Promoted to improve the quality and consistency of the training experience for 8,000 field employees and build a partnership with Store Operations to ensure alignment in messaging and performance outcomes. Supervised the design, development, and implementation of training, organizational development and reward and recognition programs. Consulted on the development of all store-related training projects and managed budgets up to $750,000.

Specific Job Skills

Broad experience in all aspects of talent management, including training and leadership development, succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement. Additional competencies include:
360-degree Feedback Process, Change Management, Employee Surveys, Group Facilitation, Human Performance Improvement (HPI), Instructional Systems Design (ISD), Needs Assessment, Performance Consulting, Process Improvement, Project Management, Team Building

Education

Managing Organizational Change Certificate, ASTD 2009
Human Performance Improvement (HPI) in the Workplace Certificate, ASTD 2009
Leadership and Organizational Development Certificate, New York University 2007
Leadership Development Program (LDP), Center for Creative Leadership 2007
Associate of Arts Degree, Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ 2003
Master Trainer Certificate, Langevin Learning Services 2002
Microsoft Office Suite Certificate, Mercer County College 1998

Special Awards or Certifications

Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), anticipated late 2009
Certified Administrator: Change Style Indicator, FIRO-B, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Social Styles Profile
Certified Facilitator: 4 Disciplines of Execution, Situational Leadership II

Additional Information

Early Career: Eight years full P&L accountability directing the business operations of multi-unit retail districts. Drove sales volume and managed the overall execution of customer service, marketing, and talent management. Maximized profits by controlling expenses and achieving operational excellence in each location. Four years facilitating sales and supervisory skills workshops and managing the implementation of company-wide training initiatives.