Melissa Cormican

About Melissa Cormican

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Strategic | Positivity | Woo | Maximizer | FuturisticDynamic and results-driven talent development leader with a track record of designing and scaling leadership programs that drive engagement, performance, and business success. I specialize in partnering with organizations to develop high-impact learning strategies that empower leaders, strengthen teams, and create a culture of continuous growth.My passion is helping leaders refine their human connection skills—enabling them to inspire, develop, and elevate their teams to new levels of performance. I have successfully led initiatives that improve leadership effectiveness, boost retention, and enhance succession pipelines.My superpower is creating a positive and interactive learning environment that fosters trust, encourages open dialogue, and promotes meaningful knowledge sharing. This approach equips leaders with the skills and mindset needed to navigate complex challenges, drive organizational change, and deliver measurable business impact.Key Focus Areas:• Leadership & Talent Development – Building and scaling leadership programs that strengthen organizational capability• Learning Strategy & Program Design – Creating innovative, high-impact learning solutions tailored to business needs• Leadership Coaching & Effectiveness – Partnering with leaders to refine their skills and maximize their impactLet’s connect and explore ways to elevate leadership development in your organization!

Experience

1. Learning & Development Leader

   Capital Rx

   Jun 2023 — Present

   As a passionate and strategic learning and development leader, I am spearheading the creation and expansion of our Learning & Development (L&D) function. My work focuses on building the infrastructure, programs, and teams that empower employees to grow, lead, and thrive. By leading with a collaborative and data-driven approach, we are designing scalable solutions that meet the needs of a diverse workforce while fostering a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence. Key highlights include:Department Development: Building the foundation of the L&D department, including hiring and developing a high-performing team.Leadership Development: Designing and delivering leadership development programs for leaders at all levels, emphasizing core leadership competencies and team performance. Integrated a sponsorship program to foster career growth, knowledge sharing, and organizational alignment, creating tailored growth experiences that drive impact.Team Dynamics and Communication: Leveraging DiSC assessment insights to enhance team collaboration, communication, and leadership effectiveness. Designed and facilitated interactive workshops to strengthen interpersonal relationships and align team dynamics with organizational goals.Learning Infrastructure: Implemented and optimized the Learning Management System to serve as a centralized platform for delivering compliance training, onboarding, and career development initiatives. Designed the system to support scalable learning paths and enable employees to upskill and advance within the organization.Strategic Partnerships: Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to align training solutions with business priorities.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Human Resources Management

  2016 — 2018

Skills

• Customer Service
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Change Management
• Merchandising
• Public Speaking
• Time Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Critical Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Teamwork
• Project Management
• Retail
• Outlook
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Data Entry
• Employee Engagement
• Leadership
• Pharmacy
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership Development
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Coaching
• Human Resources
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Telephone Skills
• Zumba Instruction
• Research