Afiya Roberts
@afiyaroberts
Organizational development professional with expertise in leadership and talent development.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly skilled training and development professional with a proven track record in leadership and management. Throughout my career, I have spearheaded various initiatives to enhance organizational development, facilitate effective communication, and drive innovation. I have a strong background in instructional design, needs assessment analysis, and content production, which has allowed me to create engaging and impactful training programs.
One of my notable achievements was leading the Racing Spirit: Leadership Development initiative at Honda. I successfully organized and facilitated this program in 2 months, which resulted in improved leadership skills and increased employee engagement. Additionally, I have experience in sales development training, where I implemented diversified learning methodologies and mentored sales professionals to optimize performance.
My expertise extends to training in areas such as diversity awareness, inclusion strategies, and performance management. I have designed comprehensive curricula and delivered interactive educational programs in person and virtually, to foster a positive learning experience. I am skilled in utilizing various learning technologies and platforms, including Articulate, Camtasia, Blackboard, Microsoft 365, Canva, and Webex.
Experience
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Compliance, Communications and Training Sr. Specialist
Honda - American Honda PS&P
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Spearhead the organization of PS&P's Racing Spirit: Leadership Development initiative. Lead for audit and compliance area; Responsibilities include holding meetings, providing guidance, and setting direction to each dept to complete annual Risk documents for PSP, compile/edit and submit on time. Respond to Sox compliance and Audits requests by closely working with PS&P team. Monitor and document c
Sales Development Training Manager
Xplor Technologies
Jul 2022 - May 2023 (10 months)
Diversified learning methodologies through case studies, eLearning modules, on-the-job training sessions, and instructor-led trainings for maximum effectiveness. Championed performance management with strategic training, emphasizing sales trends and metrics to empower teams and optimize performance. Reinvented onboarding with comprehensive training programs for sales professionals, enhancing effic
Training Generalist II
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Aug 2021 - May 2022 (9 months)
Facilitated interactive trainings on topics like leadership attributes, 360° assessment, success roadmaps, diversity awareness, inclusion strategies etc. Designed comprehensive in-class and e-learning curriculum for a high-profile GTRI leadership initiative using Articulate, Camtasia, and other production software. Developed training content in performance, career, leadership, and diversity, with
Contact Tracing Team Supervisor
Public Consulting Group
Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)
Spearheaded 30-member Contact Tracing team, managing schedules and resolving issues. Skillfully managed a 300-strong workforce, maintaining productivity. Stayed updated on COVID-19 developments and best practices. Fostered partnerships with health departments, stakeholders, and communities for information delivery, support services, and collaboration. Collaborated with case and outbreak teams to e
Corporate Trainer And Assistant Branch Manager
All Metro Healthcare
Apr 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Supervised 200+ staff, setting department objectives, policies, and procedures. Consulted experts to design educational programs and materials for employees. Led recruitment efforts and scheduling processes for new employee onboarding. Collaborated with executives to identify training needs using data analysis. Launched training initiatives increasing retention and enhancing relations. Spearheaded
Quality Assurance Training Coordinator
Regeneron
Jul 2018 - Apr 2019 (9 months)
Pioneered training project for 8,100 staff in New York and Ireland. Coordinated 50+ trainings in New York and Ireland. Collaborated on scheduling sessions and ensuring compliance with Quality Assurance. Assessed and improved instructional needs with innovative training programs. Orchestrated educational seminars, enhancing employee skills.
Training And Development Manager
Planned Parenthood Mohawk Hudson
Oct 2017 - Mar 2018 (5 months)
Directed 12-member team, led orientation, and trained staff. Created an Emotional Intelligence (EI) course, fostering interpersonal skills, empathy, and self-awareness for Health Navigator certification. Prepared training budgets precisely, ensuring accuracy through data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and assessing employee needs. Assessed staff development needs, creating comprehensive manu
Senior Learning And Development Specialist
New York State Department of Health
Oct 2014 - Oct 2017 (3 years)
Accelerated onboarding of 240 employees in seven months with coaching expertise. Employed various LMS and content creation platforms to effectively design, develop, and deliver engaging learning experiences. Developed engaging presentations with simulations, exercises, discussions, videos, and lectures to enhance learning. Initiated impactful training on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and relevant
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