Lori Hawkins

About Lori Hawkins

Accomplished leader with over 25 years of experience in the retirement industry…

Experience

1. Director, Learning and Development

   July Business Services

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Create and execute strategic learning initiatives that strengthen employee onboarding, support career development, and align training programs with organizational goals and core values. Partner with HR and business leaders to build scalable, engaging, and metrics-informed learning experiences that drive cultural integration and talent growth.• Design and facilitate new hire orientation programs, introducing JULY\'s mission, vision, tools, and strategic direction.• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess department-specific training needs and build custom curricula and development roadmaps.• Manage full-cycle training projects, from initial concept and design through delivery, analysis, and iterative improvements.• Develop training plans for employees impacted by mergers and acquisitions, ensuring a smooth transition and operational readiness.• Establish scalable learning systems within HR to elevate employee experience and career progression.• Build and deliver training impact metrics and reports to guide program evolution and executive decision-making.• Partner directly with employees to craft personalized development plans aligned with individual career goals.• Document and maintain training materials, ensuring clarity, consistency, and organizational knowledge preservation.• Lead the development of team-specific onboarding plans and credentialing methodologies to support performance ramp-up and compliance.• Manage and enhance the buddy system program to promote peer learning, culture-building, and collaboration.

Education

• Bradford College

  Liberal Arts

  1997 — 1998

• Emmanuel College (Boston)

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration

  2000 — 2007