Luis Cubillos

About Luis Cubillos

I’m a trilingual (English, Spanish, French) corporate training and talent development leader with over a decade of experience helping organizations navigate complex change through people-first strategies.In my current role, I’ve been a key driver in reshaping the culture of a large organization following a major acquisition. I led efforts in change management, redefined ways of working, supported an organizational restructure, and built scalable leadership development programs to upskill and empower existing talent.My passion lies in creating inclusive, high-impact learning experiences that strengthen leadership, drive engagement, and help people thrive in times of transformation.I specialize in: • Organizational Change & Culture Transformation • Leadership & Manager Development • DEI Strategy & Training • Global Learning Design (English | Spanish | French) • Talent Development Infrastructure

Experience

1. Learning and Development Manager

   Nestlé

   Jan 2024 — Present · Schaumburg, IL, US

   Led onboarding and development for employees, reducing staff ramp-up time by 50% through a standardized 30-60-90 day onboarding roadmap. • Identified, trained, and certified floor trainers, establishing a sustainable on-the-job training program across all production lines. • Developed and continuously updated on-the-job training assessments, aligning them with evolving tasks and operational requirements. • Partnered with production teams to optimize training schedules, ensuring minimal disruption while maximizing employee skill development. • Digitized training documents and materials using POKA, improving accessibility, engagement, and learning efficiency. • Implemented a skills matrix across the plant to align employees with roles based on qualifications and competencies. • Designed mentorship and trainer incentive programs, fostering a culture of knowledge transfer and continuous improvement. • Facilitated employee transitions from idle lines, providing coaching on new roles while maintaining quality, safety, and operational standards. • Collaborated cross-functionally with HR, quality, and safety teams to ensure training programs meet compliance and performance objectives. • Developed, and managed a successful Illinois Manufacturing Association (IMA) grant application, securing reimbursement for employee training programs and generating measurable financial benefit to the business.

Education

• IAU Institute for American Universities

  Bachelor's degree, French Language and Literature

  2011 — 2012

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government

  2008 — 2013

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Master of Science - MS, Training & Talent Development

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, French Language and Literature

  2008 — 2013