Kristie Schoonover
Director, Learning & Development | Talent & Leadership Development Leader | Performance Management Strategist | DEI&B Leader I SHRM-CP
- Role
- Director, Talent and Learning Development at pep, LLC.
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristie Schoonover
A highly accomplished and results-driven Learning & Development (L&D) professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in designing, developing, and delivering impactful training initiatives that foster a culture of continuous growth and high performance. By starting at a small, but quickly growing company back in 2004 I was able to continually add more learning and development responsibilities to my role until it became my full time responsibility in 2012.As a Director of Talent and Learning Development, I specialize in building comprehensive talent development strategies, including leadership development programs, new leader onboarding, and annual upskilling initiatives. My expertise spans performance management, talent review processes, and fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) through targeted programs. I am adept at strategic planning, managing training budgets, and building strong client relationships to ensure L&D initiatives align with organizational goals.Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, navigate competing priorities, and drive change management through effective instructional design and program implementation. I am passionate about building a future-ready workforce and championing team resilience.I\'m always eager to connect with fellow L&D and HR professionals to share insights, discuss emerging trends in workforce development, and explore innovative approaches to employee engagement and organizational development. Let\'s connect to advance the field together!
Experience
Director, Talent and Learning Development
Jan 2025 — Present
Led the strategic overhaul and implementation of comprehensive Talent Management initiatives, including succession planning and performance management processes, to foster a high-performance culture and ensure leadership readiness- Redefined and simplified organizational career paths and associated competencies, creating clear frameworks for employee growth and development across all levels- Aligned core competencies with a streamlined quarterly development discussion process, enhancing the effectiveness of ongoing feedback and professional growth conversations- Collaborated cross-functionally with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Procurement to identify critical learning needs and successfully rolled out multiple e-learning courses on Docebo (LMS), directly supporting \"Right to Win\" areas and key business categories- Drove the integration of learning solutions with business objectives, ensuring talent development initiatives directly contributed to strategic priorities and organizational success.
Education
Miami University
Bachelor of Science in Business, Major in Marketing, Minor in Spanish
2000 — 2004
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