SBSarah Bell
@sarahbell
Strategy and workforce transformation leader driving measurable performance improvement across global, mission-critical organizations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategy execution and workforce transformation leader with 10+ years of experience translating strategy into measurable operational results across multinational, highly engineered environments. I align leaders on priorities, build governance and operating cadences, define KPI ownership, and drive adoption through clear expectations, systems, and routines, with proven impact such as 92% global engagement in capability programs and a 30% improvement in operational efficiency.
I embed capability and culture levers into onboarding, performance systems, and day-to-day operations so results scale and stick, having led enterprise-wide learning functions, standardized global leadership expectations across 5,000+ employees, and secured investments to create the first global technical training function. I partner with executives to strengthen accountability, implement continuous improvement disciplines like Lean and PDCA, and deliver compliant, audit-ready learning systems that increase readiness, quality, and internal mobility.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SSHead of Learning & Development
SES Satellites
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Standardized global leadership expectations and culture operating rhythms across 5,000+ employees, driving 92% engagement in capability programs and improving operational efficiency by 30% while rationalizing a $2.5M portfolio.
SSManager, Technical Training
SES Satellites
Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Cut onboarding time by 50% through standardized workflows and structured problem-solving, and increased global leadership capability by coaching managers in Lean and PDCA practices across 20+ business units.
SSSenior Specialist, Technical Training
SES Satellites
Jan 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Secured $1M to establish SES’s first global technical training function, implemented an enterprise LMS and automated credentialing to improve compliance and internal mobility.
INDeveloped ANSI/IACET-aligned training for satellite operators that achieved 100% certification and reduced critical errors by 75%, while building ITAR-compliant training infrastructure for secure operations.
Technical Trainer
KGS
Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year)
Delivered cyber defense training to the USAF 83 Network Operations Squadron, increasing retention by 40.9% and leading classified instruction aligned with DoD standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Maryland Global Campus
Doctor of Business Administration, Management
Pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Management with a focus on workforce development, expected in 2026.
UCUniversity of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Science, Intelligence Management
Completed a Master of Science in Intelligence Management.
KCKeuka College
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.
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