KAS Concepts

KAS Concepts supports leaders to strategically align learning to drive organizational growth.

Whether building a learning strategy, lining out training processes or standing up training teams, KAS can guide you through the process. 

KAS also exists to support the trainer's themselves to design, develop and deliver training that doesn't suck through it's line of No Boring Training products & services.

Founder

igus Inc.

Created and built out first ever learning & development department and processes for North American operations supporting 500+ colleagues across all disciplines in the organization 

Key Accomplishments
* Aligned learning to business strategy to implement customized learning approaches tied to business outcomes
* Led team organizing end user training of new enterprise software roll out to 300 plus users to increase adoption rates and reduce learning curve of new system 
* Created and implemented job skills training program for sales teams that lead to reduce ramp time for new sales team members 
* Created and delivered leadership development training series with customized in-person workshops, micro-video channel and self-study content to increase retention across the org   
* Created and delivered professional development training series to support continued growth of team members in areas such as interviewing skills and bias 
* Pioneered introduction of micro-learning video content of high cadence targeted trainings that have been adopted by the worldwide organization to fuel self and classroom study options 
* Led introduction of customer service new hire training program to standardize processes & training across teams, reduce order entry errors and increase customer satisfaction 
* Led creation and launch of new onboarding program for office and production team members  

Responsibilities Leading L&D Team 
•	Design, development and deliver of new hire job skills training programs across all divisions 
•	Design & implement comprehensive ongoing training programs to support talent retention 
•	Design, implement, deliver topic specific training workshops to address emergent needs
•	Create, manage and deploy self-study options via e-learning and micro-video platforms 
•	Coordinate with overseas headquarters to synchronize training, share ideas and expand training capabilities

Learning and Development Manager

Rebuilt training program to produce comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training programs for outside & inside sales roles. 

Key Accomplishments: 
•	Designed division wide new hire job skills training program that reduced ramp time from 36 months to 12  
•	Implemented structured instructional design process to create learning material tied to business outcomes
•       Trained SME instructors on Adult Learning Styles which lead to increased training material retention rates based on in-program testing scores and manager post-training review 
•	Designed & delivered various targeted sales process training workshops which directly addressed skills gaps and produced sales growth increases 
•	Created video sales training programs that have been adopted by global organization 


DryTech Division Trainer: 
•	Instructional design of sales team training programs: new hire process, follow on training & targeted workshops
•	Delivering instructor lead training content & coordinating other instructors as required by curriculum during trainings
•	Coordination & organization of ILT training groups  
•	Designing, monitoring and tracking training effectiveness evaluations during & after training cycles
•	Coordinating with and advising executive and field management leaders to identify training gaps and implement strategic vision via training
•	Coordinating with product support staff to develop sale training materials for new product releases
•	Developing & delivering sales training audio programs  
•	Creating & delivering sales training video programs

DryTech Division Trainer 

10 years successfully producing sales growth and building sales teams.  

From Jan17 to Dec20 I held the dual role of Regional Sales Manager and Drytech Divisional Trainer. 


South Region (2011-2016)
* Sales in the region have grown from $3m to $9.6m over 5 years. 
* Onboarded 6 new sales people growing team from 3 to 9  
* 12 states 

South Central (2017-2020) 
*  Built new sales team in under-served and under-performing territories to produce growth of $1,151,787 
* Onboarded 5 new team members 
* 6 states 

Gulf States (2020) 
* Realign sales team with corporate divisional structure changes including evaluation & creation of new sales territories to drive sales growth 
* Guide sales team through organizational change process
* 5 states 
* Guide sales team through challenges of pandemic

Regional Sales Manager

Local sales representative tasked with growing sales of DryTech products (including plastic bushings, linear slides and spherical bearing products) in the Southern Ohio, Southern Indiana and Kentucky area. 

Daily responsibilities included regular sales visits with customers, exploring opportunities for sales growth and identifying key strategic accounts, regular sales presentations to new potential customers, prospecting, and making proposals. As needed would present technical training presentations to customers to strengthen their product knowledge and uncover new sales opportunities. 

I was also tasked to support the Regional Sales Manager, as needed, for special projects. 

Sales for this previously underdeveloped area were increased from less than $200,000 to $800,000 annually. 

Special projects included overhauling existing sales presentation package (PowerPoint). Awarded Employee of the year 2006 and Outstanding Achievement 2007.

Territory Sales Manager

Witt Galvanizing

Sales representative for 3 hot dip galvanizing plants, covering a 6 state area. 

Responsibilities included relationship building with steel fabricators and steel specifying groups to drive sales. For larger projects, quoting prices based off estimated processing rates was required. 

Large profile projects included Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio and the CTA-Blue Line overhaul project in Chicago.

Sr. Technical Sales Representative

Asked to give a training but don't know where to start? ⚙️ Want your training to work? ⚙️ New to training or want to break in? ⚙️ Leaders, do you want happier, more innovative, more aligned people in your orgs? ?

Leaders lay awake at night worrying about revenue, profit, productivity, net promoter score, developing leaders and talent retention. 

How they can carve out a competitive advantage and drive top line performance. 

Aligning learning strategies with big picture vision builds the foundations so the organization can thrive. 

But especially in small to medium sized firms, late stage startups or larger autonomous teams training is a hassle due to workload. So it gets pushed off. 

Sometimes leaders just don't know where to start. 

Or worse yet, the training you do offer is dull, boring and people just don't want it.  

Powerful in-house training, supporting the overarching company goals, is not out of your reach. 

I support leaders to

✅ Align learning strategies with overall vision
✅ Build their own internal training capabilities 

I also support trainers themselves, especially those newer to corporate training or experienced trainers that need a second opinion or outside perspective. 

Built on experience and how people actually learn. I combine training experience with 25 years of sales, sales management and HR success to see the whole picture. 

You want more results and less yawns? 

Let's chat.

Adam Spacht

Aly Casilla-DeCesare

The National Center for Urban Solutions - NCUS

- Talent Acquisition: Developed innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent, align workforce planning with business goals, and elevate the candidate experience through streamlined processes and stronger employer branding.

- Talent Development: Designed and executed development programs, including onboarding, leadership training, and career pathing frameworks, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

- Integrated Talent Strategy: Created and executed a unified talent strategy that bridged acquisition and development efforts to ensure workforce readiness and adaptability.

- Performance and Engagement: Implemented performance management systems and employee engagement initiatives to drive job satisfaction and optimize workforce performance.

- Analytics and Metrics: Leveraged data and analytics to track recruitment effectiveness, measure learning outcomes, and refine talent strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives.

- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with leadership, HR, and department heads to align talent strategies with operational and strategic priorities, acting as a key advisor on workforce planning and talent development.

Key Achievements:

- Successfully introduced an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), automating workflows and standardizing processes, leading to an increase in hiring efficiency and a significant improvement in candidate feedback.
- Increased employee retention through tailored development programs and enhanced engagement initiatives.
- Collaborated in Designing and launched a leadership development program, preparing high-potential employees for succession into key roles.
- Built a diverse pipeline of talent, increasing underrepresented group representation by 50% within 12 months timeframe.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, coordinating with academic institutions to source and attract top talent for all departments and entities. This organization has 6 different companies under its umbrella.
- Developed and implemented onboarding programs for new hires, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and policies.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, reviewing and updating HR policies and practices accordingly.
- Assisted in performance evaluations, providing feedback and development plans to enhance employee performance and engagement.
- Assisted on HR operations including compensation and benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, and performance management.
- Participated in disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations.
- Addressed employment inquiries and refers to complex issues.
- Stayed updated on HR trends and regulatory changes.

Human Resources Generalist

OhioHealth

While in this role, I governed end-to-end recruitment initiatives for Nursing Team, Clinical Allies Team, and Physicians, consistently identifying and attracting top-tier talent. 

I was responsible for implementing dynamic search strategies to secure high-caliber professionals, enhancing overall quality of talent pool. 

Moreover, I spearheaded efforts to promote inclusion in hiring process, actively coordinating to ensure candidate pipelines reflected diversity and richness of talent market.

Key Accomplishments:
• Cultivated robust talent networks individually and collaboratively with team members, fostering trusted relationships across organization to strengthen recruitment channels.
• Navigated and delivered optimal OhioHealth recruitment experience, championing role of candidate advocate to ensure positive and engaging candidate journey.
• Slashed time to hire of nursing team for Dublin Hospital, Doctor's Hospital, and O'Bleness Hospital.
• Championed inclusive practices within hiring process, while enticing and engaging high-caliber candidates.

Freelance Consultant

- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with academic institutions, facilitating student placements and internships to support organizational talent pipelines.
- Collaborated with educational leaders to align academic curricula with industry requirements, ensuring a seamless transition for students into healthcare roles.
- Designed and implemented career pathway programs, enhancing student engagement and retention within the healthcare sector.
- Provided comprehensive HR services to small businesses, including talent acquisition, benefits administration, and organizational development, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Human Resources Consultant

Ministerio de Educación República Dominicana

During this tenure, I directed Minerd - ADP Project, strengthening relations between Ministry and Teacher's Union to foster strategic collaboration.

I have successfully steered winning negotiations with teacher's contracts in partnering with key leaders and competent authorities, resulting in progressive Total Rewards offer through Salary Structure Project.

Key Accomplishments:
• Pioneered consultation process for creation of General Education Law 66.97 implementation handbook, guaranteeing flawlessly executed guide.

Education Planning and Organizational Development Advisor

While serving as a Director of Human Resources, I orchestrated leadership, coaching, and development of a 90-member HR team, spanning leaders, managers, and individual contributors, overseeing end-to-end HR operations. 

I was accountable for governing HR initiatives and establishing accountable departments covering talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, learning and development, records management, and employee and labor relations.
 
Furthermore, I managed transformative initiatives, evolving and refining talent acquisition policies and procedures in alignment with organizational values, leading to the seamless onboarding of highly qualified candidates. 

Also, I collaborated seamlessly with the Learning and development and technical branch, co-creating programs and providing crucial updates to leaders and authorities.

Key Projects:
Led SASP Project successfully, while transitioning to obligatory government HRIS and CRM structures.
 
Engaged actively in the discourse of substantial financial budget accord between Education Ministry and INICIA Foundation, significantly aiding Ministry's structural and wage reformation. 

Designed organizational strategies through the identification and research of human resources policies, aligning objectives with institutional and national mission statements.

Furnished strategic insight and direction to leadership and management, while improving frameworks for optimistic employee involvement.

Human Resources Director

- Steered successful deployment of Payroll Audit Initiative, achieving significant expense reduction of $350K through detection and correction of over 700 incidents of “Phantom” staff.

- Supervised thorough amendment of employment designations for 14K Team Members, effectively aligning recompense and incentives, contributing to heightened workforce productivity and gratification.

Director Human Resources Business Partner 

National Pedro Henriquez Ureña University (UNPHU)

Delivered specialized teachings on Human Resources Management for MBA students, utilizing effective demonstration and participatory learning strategies.

Professor

Contact Center Institute (CCI), Las Americas

- Conducted executive searches and maintained the candidate database for all potential employers.
- Led consistent monthly workshops to boost interview preparedness among potential applicants, providing thorough guidance throughout recruitment stages.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency via diligent tracking and handling of tasks, guaranteeing timely client correspondence.
- Devised and implemented effective strategies, refining Placement Department's overall performance.

Sourcing And Executive Search Analyst 

INTEC – Santo Domingo’s Technological Institute

- Accomplished impressive 25% budgetary surplus in Learning and Development division by spearheading Infotep Project with government institution, providing superior training on various subjects.

- Supervised all-encompassing Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Development procedures, encompassing succession planning, talent metrics & reporting, performance management, and benefits.

HR Generalist

Social Security Nacional Treasury Dominican Republic

- Performed the whole recruiting cycle.
- Managed employee health and fringe benefits and employee recognition program. 
- Coordinated meetings and events.
- Processed the company payroll and maintained employee files and records.

Human Resources Assistant

Centro Cuesta Nacional

- Prepared and processed transactional changes for employees. 
- Assisted with HR reporting, payroll audits and projects.
- Handled all paid time off communications and details.
- Ensured benefit deductions were applied timely and accurately without error. 
- Ensured the payroll processes/procedure documentation was up to date.

Payroll Assistant

As an experienced HR professional with a Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) degree, I have a proven track record in talent acquisition, organizational development, and strategic HR planning. I have successfully led recruitment initiatives, fostering inclusivity in the hiring process for healthcare professionals, and have a strong background in education planning and HR business partnering. My comprehensive understanding of HR operations has enabled me to lead and develop teams effectively, implementing transformative human resource initiatives that drive organizational success.

Key Achievements:

Talent Acquisition: Directed recruitment campaigns that increased applicant quality by 30%, resulting in higher employee retention rates.

Organizational Development: Implemented HR strategies that improved employee engagement scores by 25% over two years.

Team Leadership: Led a 90-member team, enhancing productivity and collaboration through targeted development programs.

Strategic HR Planning: Developed and executed HR initiatives aligning with business objectives, contributing to a 15% increase in overall company performance.

Core Competencies:

- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- Organizational Development
- Strategic HR Planning
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
- Team Leadership & Development
- HR Policy Implementation
- Change Management

I am dedicated to leveraging my expertise to drive organizational success through strategic human resource initiatives and effective talent management.

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