Lauren Kirby

About Lauren Kirby

A resourceful Training and Development expert with experience in training program implementation, needs analysis, and instructional design and development. Managed training function globally for over people across US, Canada, Europe and Asia. Developed and designed programs for first-line leaders, supervisors, managers, and for technical departments such as engineering, sales, and construction. Ambitious performer who excels at analyzing operational needs and identifying process improvement opportunities. Motivated self-starter who plans, prioritizes, manages, and completes tasks within fast-paced, deadline-driven situations. Communicates between executives, business partners, vendors, technical teams. Eager to offer over 20 years’ experience in successfully building and leading cross-functional teams on large-scale projects, meeting deadlines and resolving issues. Experience consulting with corporations such as NASA, Lyondell, Tyco Thermal Controls, Pentair, Austin Industrial, University of Houston\'s Corporate Training, Lubrizol, TOTAL Petrochemical, and Westlake Chemicals. Designed and delivered leadership development and technical training programs. Implemented sales mentoring program and achieved 98% increase in sales and 75% retention of mentees. Established specific training programs for each department. Utilized a variety of learning platforms such as LMS, on-line learning, webinars, SharePoint, manuals and instructor lead training. A go-getter with excellent consultative decision making, problem solving, and facilitation skills.

Experience

1. Training and Development Contractor and Consultant

   Insight Global

   Oct 2019 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Instruct in-depth onboarding using virtual instruction via Teams, LMS, and self-paced learning modules. Trained employees in leadership, procedures, software competencies, and soft skills. Designed customized programs for each value stream. Increased sales by 42% by goal setting and coaching team. Created quick reference guides, Sharepoint library, and technical guidebooks.

Education

• Texas Christian University

  Master's degree, Education, Training and Development

• Texas Christian University

  Master of Education (MEd), Human Resources Development, 4.0

• Texas Christian University

  Master's degree, Education, Leadership

• University of North Texas

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management

• Texas Christian University

  Master's degree, Education

• Texas Christian University

  Masters, Education, Adult Learning and Continuing Education