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Helene Buchanan-Dunne

@helenebuchanandunne

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Dynamic and results-oriented Talent Leader

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my expertise in talent management, talent acquisition, and learning and development to drive business growth and employee engagement.

As a seasoned Talent Leader with twenty years of global experience, I have driven transformative talent management, talent acquisition, and learning and development strategies across 40+ countries. I am known for building agile, data-driven talent programs that align seamlessly with business goals and prioritize employee engagement.

I have a proven record of navigating complex, fast-paced environments to deliver world-class talent solutions. I am adept at partnering with executives and stakeholders to design scalable, impactful programs that attract, retain, and develop top talent, ensuring competitive advantage and positioning the organization as an industry leader.

My expertise spans talent acquisition, learning and development, employer branding, and talent management. I am passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement that keeps employees motivated and satisfied.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Global Learning and Development Director / Executive Coach

Current

Buchanan-Dunne Associates and Motus Career Coaching

Jan 2007 - Present (18 years 4 months)

Consulted for various organizations to analyze and enhance training practices. Designed online training curricula and coached business leaders on hiring and training best practices across multiple continents.

Executive Coaching Curriculum Design Training Leadership Development Organizational Development Talent Management Coaching And Training Stakeholder Engagement Consulting Online Learning

Learning and Development Director

Experian MCE

Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Spearheaded L&D initiatives across multiple regions, implementing scalable curricula that improved employee onboarding and retention. Launched a platform with over 5,000 resources, achieving over 100,000 downloads in nine months. Reduced 90-day attrition to 7% and directed a team of 22 to deliver high-quality training solutions.

Learning and Development Employee Onboarding Talent Management Data Analytics Curriculum Design Employee Engagement Team Leadership DEI Performance Management

Global Talent Executive | Head of Learning and Recruitment

IBM Kenexa (RPO)

Jan 2011 - Jan 2020 (9 years)

Built a brand to attract and retain talent, creating a learning division that delivered 66,000 training hours. Increased internal promotions and championed DEI efforts, resulting in a significant rise in underrepresented groups in leadership. Directed a team of 18 across 40+ countries.

Talent Acquisition Learning and Development DEI Coaching Performance Management Leadership Development Learning Organizational Development Team Management

VP, Performance Development

Management Recruiters International

Jan 2002 - Apr 2007 (5 years 3 months)

Established talent strategies for 1,100 offices, implemented a new learning management system, and reduced vendor costs significantly. Directed a team to ensure high-quality training solutions for franchise clients.

Learning Management Systems Talent Management Vendor Management Data Analysis Team Leadership Training