Lisa Brink

About Lisa Brink

I build learning and talent systems that actually work in complex organizations - upskilling employees and building leadership pipelines that drive sustainable business growth.As an award-winning talent executive, I design and implement enterprise-wide talent strategies that serve - leaders across multiple regions, business units, and cultures. I specialize in the hard stuff: digital transformations, enterprise-wide talent systems that need to work for everyone from front-line managers to the C-suite, and M&A integrations.Key results include: · $3M+ in cost savings · 30% process adoption gains · 3 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards · 160+ hours of manual processing eliminated through technology optimizationWhat I actually do:I\'m the person organizations bring in when they need learning, performance management, and succession planning to work together as an integrated system - not as separate HR programs. I\'ve managed multi-million dollar budgets, led 15-person project teams, and partnered with 6+ vendors simultaneously to deliver programs that move business metrics.My approach:I partner with stakeholders to uncover the root cause behind each request, exploring what will drive lasting impact versus quick fixes. I\'m energized by finding scalable solutions—often leveraging technology like AI-enabled learning tools, LMS optimization, and HCM integrations—that free up our teams to focus on high-value work. I believe in measuring what matters, using data to demonstrate ROI and continuously improve our approach.Current focus:I\'m exploring senior leadership opportunities in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Organizational Effectiveness where I can help organizations navigate transformation, build leadership capability, and create talent systems that support long-term growth.Core expertise: Leadership development | Organizational development | Change management | Digital learning strategy | Talent assessment & succession planning | Performance management systems | Global Program Leadership | Learning technology (LMS/LXP)| AI-enabled solutions Clifton Strengths: Strategic | Ideation | Futuristic | Learner | Winning Others Over

Experience

1. Director of Learning and Development

   Currently Seeking New Career Opportunities

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Learning & Development executive who drives results in complex, global organizations. Proven change leader with track record driving organizational transformation through 4 M&A integrations, 3 enterprise-wide digital transformations, and multiple large-scale system implementations affecting employees globally. Expert at integrating learning programs, performance management, and succession planning into scalable systems that deliver measurable impact. Proven ability to lead & inspire lean teams that drive performance of employees across multiple business units and regions. Delivers measurable business impact including $3M+ in cost savings, 30% process adoption gains, and 3 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards.

Education

• University of Minnesota

  M.A., Organizational Leadership, Policy & Development

  2006 — 2008

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  B.A., Theater Arts

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Program Management
• Consulting
• Employee Training
• Instructional Design
• Training Facilitation
• Project Leadership
• Training & Development
• Project Management
• Budgets
• Change Leadership
• Change Management
• Business Relationship Management
• Intercultural Training
• Presentation Development
• Budget Management
• Student Advising
• Strategy
• Onboarding
• Leadership Development
• Leadership
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Talent Management
• Training
• Human Resources