Amber Shannon
Manager Talent and Development @SPI - Specialty Products & Insulation
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WORK HISTORY
Manager Talent and Development @SPI - Specialty Products & Insulation
Charlotte, NC, US
Recently acquired by TopBuild and role will transition out in March 2026• Talent Acquisition: Manage team of five: Recruiting Manager, two recruiters, talent coordinator, and HR Generalist. Track time to fill, source of hire, and conversion ratio metrics utilizing PowerBI dashboard, develop recruitment best practices to support strategic goals, and evaluate turnover trends for recommended changes. Decreased time to fill by 10 days over eight months by reducing handoffs and shifting manager and recruiter responsibility • Performance Management/Talent Reviews: Conducted Talent Reviews with C-Suite and Regional Vice Presidents for Director-level and Sales Management talent (50 individuals). Prepared talent profiles and conducted calibration meetings prior to full talent review session. • Leadership Programs: Completed two cohorts of 20 for mid-manager level internal leadership program utilizing ADP and Absorb LMS courses, facilitated reflection sessions, monitored progress and conducted virtual graduation. Revamped program after feedback to incorporate tailored training, created three customized courses in Articulate Rise, and facilitated four reflection virtual session and two virtual graduations with 95% completion• Internship Program: Revamped internship program for 15 students using $20k budget to include first day on-site orientation, C-Suite leadership event, networking, excel training, in-person events, and project presentations Brooks Group DISC Assessment Certified Facilitator
EDUCATION
Queens University of Charlotte
Master of Science (MS), Organizational Development
Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management, Double Major in Hospitality and Tourism Management
SKILLS
ABOUT AMBER SHANNON
I’m a Talent & Leadership Development leader with 10+ years architecting enterprise learning strategies, building leadership capability, and developing future‑ready pipelines across global organizations. I specialize in translating business priorities into scalable development systems—leadership roadmaps, capability models, executive programs, and analytics that demonstrate real impact.My experience spans global leadership portfolios, senior executive development, virtual onboarding at scale, high‑potential programs, and competency model design in partnership with leading firms like Korn Ferry. I’ve managed multi‑million‑dollar learning budgets, delivered programs with measurable results (including 35% promotion and 77% retention outcomes), and advised C‑suite and HR leaders on readiness, succession, and workforce capability.I’m driven by the belief that leadership development is a strategic differentiator—and I build the systems, programs, and experiences that help organizations grow, mobilize, and inspire their people.
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