Lisa Edmondson

Made in Doraville - The Movie

Flexing all my creative muscles on this passion project to create a movie about my hometown of Doraville, Georgia. I created our website (www.madeindoraville.com), as well as all the SWAG located via our shop. I'm writing the script and will be co-directing the motive.  Check out my page on IMDb.com!

Doraville. She's made legendary cars. She's made legendary music. Soon, she'll be known for making legendary movies. But it's her diversity that she wants as her legacy.

Producer/Co-Director/Writer

Leadership Reno

Established company and business strategy to deliver on a “passion project” that addresses gaps in leadership development programs, expectations, metrics, and succession planning. Established LLC, to provide consulting services for training content development, script writing, storyboarding, certification development, and leadership development. 

- 2024: Writer/Director: Made in Doraville Documentary (in pre-production)

- Author of the book, "The Ethology of Leaders."

- Awarded a Silver Telly Award in 2023 in recognition for my eLearning course titled, "Dissolving Bullying in the Workplace." 

- Recognized in 2023 by GreatCompanies Business Magazine with one of their Women Entrepreneur awards.

Founder & Owner

GP Strategies Corporation

Designed comprehensive role-based end-user training (EUT) curriculum development and deployment plan for CloudSuite Healthcare SaaS implementation at client's site.

Principal Training Lead

ISG (Information Services Group)

Led a team of Consulting Managers, Senior Learning Consultants and Learning Designers to deliver training design, development and implementation expertise (Training as a Service - TaaS) to organizations who needed support with their ever-evolving learning and capability development needs. 

Our specialties included custom ILT/VILT, eLN, AR/VR and micro-learning training development for onboarding, customer service skills/reinforcement, and systems training needs (e.g., ERP software) for clients such as Delta, Bank of America and Fiserv.

North America Training as a Service (TaaS) Delivery Lead

Infor

Owned the program management, development, and delivery of end-to-end global training solutions for a fast-paced, SaaS / software development organization. Responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Human Capital Management (HCM), Workforce Management (WFM) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) technology training solutions for Healthcare, Public Sector and Corporate verticals. 

Specialized in organization development, people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, business program management, portfolio management and certification. Built the team and infrastructure that supported high-stakes certification exams for partners, employees and customers.

Led the team that pioneered a new delivery medium that enabled autonomous, structured learning with access to virtual training environments, resulting in a new revenue stream that offered learner flexibility.

As "employee #1" in the Curriculum Development workstream, built the department infrastructure and team from the ground up, resulting in a department of over 50 instructional designers producing thousands of hours of eLearning, self-directed learning, ILT and VILT software product training annually, achieving an annual revenue of ~$40 million at the time of my departure.

Director (Sr. Director), Curriculum Development & Certification

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

Maintained role as an individual contributor throughout tenure to maintain work-from-home status. 

Led learning and development projects as program manager and project manager, from consultation and project scoping through program design and development (ADDIE) to deliver instructor-led training and digital learning solutions aligned with corporate strategy, and core competencies. 

Created curricula across diverse topics and functions, including: Lean/Six Sigma for supply chain professionals; frontline leadership development program of 13 interactive eLearning courses; HR onboarding; global train-the-trainer program to roll-out a new compensation structure to 70K+ employees; 2-year career rotation program for finance interns; company-wide software implementations and change management.

Principal Curriculum Designer

National Vision Associates

As Head of Learning and Development, provided leadership for the development of learning strategies, growth initiatives, change management and talent sustainability of the retail segment of this complex part health care, part retail organization; developed relationships with business stakeholders to align training with key business performance indicators.

Led an organization of six regional managers and 60 field trainers to implement the companies’ first comprehensive management certification program; used video production and instructor-led training content to accommodate “pre-internet” learning organization; administered annual operating budget for learning organization.

Manager (Director), Training & Development

With over 25 years of experience in the learning and development industry, I am passionate about delivering training solutions that meet the needs of diverse and dynamic organizations. My background in instructional design, certification development, and organizational leadership has enabled me to establish, grow, and strengthen learning organizations for large global SaaS, retail, and manufacturing organizations. 

I thrive at developing and leading others because I find true joy watching others achieve their professional goals. The reward is always a high-performing team of motivated, innovative employees who are engaged and determined to exceed expectations.

In 2023, I won a Silver Telly Award in recognition for a course I developed in collaboration with www.flowcess.com to address bullying in the workplace. I've been recognized by Who's Who in America and Who's Who in Professional Women for my contributions in the Learning & Development space and enjoy consulting others and offering helpful content free of charge.

Check out my first book on Amazon: The Ethology of Leaders, published in December of 2023.

Established company and business strategy to deliver on a “passion project” that addresses gaps in leadership development programs, expectations, metrics, and succession planning. Established LLC, financial infrastructure operating software to manage business.

Content Creation, Curriculum Design and Development: Designed a strategic Leadership Development program with a proven track record, promising an increase in employee engagement and revenue and a decrease in employee turnover and turnover costs.  

Courseware: Becoming a GREAT Leader Master Class Series

Marketing and Advertising: Responsible for all digital content, marketing assets, website creation, blogs, social media presence and TEDx Talk, including Leadership Reform podcast series of 6 episodes with a team of book authors, executive consultants, and college professors / industry experts, to bring awareness to eradicating workplace bullying and the importance of effective people leaders, Close-Up Radio Podcast With Doug Llewelyn - guest appearance, Leadership Reno With the DIY Leader: YouTube Channel, hosting podcast recordings and eLearning courses

Johnsonville

Lead operations for a 240-member facility, overseeing safety, quality, production, and workforce performance.

Improved plant attainment rate from 62.1% to 90.02% through process audits and yield optimization.

Increased head-per-hour rate from 79.5 to 103.2 and packaging efficiency from 55.3% to 88.9% in 2024.

Spearheaded a $3M capital investment project with a 26% IRR to support growth and infrastructure.

Enhanced raw material quality and reduced downtime by improving supply coordination by 25%.

Drove safety transformation initiatives, earning the 2024 Superlative Safety Award.

Reduced employee turnover by 30% through leadership development and engagement strategies.

Senior Operations Manager

Partnered with senior leadership to enhance organizational culture and leadership effectiveness.

Human Resources Business Partner

UnitedHealth Group

- Spearheaded global enterprise DEI strategies, propelling business, community, and social outcomes.
- Coordinated the development of a DEI-integrated Performance Reviews approach, advancing diversity goals and enterprise-wide alignment.
- Pioneered the establishment of the Employee Resource Groups workflow collaboration model spanning the organization.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fellow

US Navy

*Senior HR Associate Director & Advisor (Submarine Force and Nuclear Program)
*Executive Talent Manager (Chief of the Boat/Command Master Chief)
*Compliance Manager (HR and Employment)

Managed a team of 32 HR professionals serving a submarine force of 28,000+ personnel.

Advised executive leadership on workforce planning, compliance, and policy execution.

Implemented a large-scale CRM solution, boosting operational efficiency by 75%.

Developed talent management and retention strategies recognized with multiple awards.

Senior HR Advisor & People Manager

USS Maryland SSBN 738 Chief of the Boat (COB)

Led 165+ personnel in high-stakes operational environments, improving team performance and readiness.

Drove standardization efforts across departments, resulting in sustained operational efficiency.

Developed cross-functional SOPs and training strategies, achieving 100% readiness metrics.

Mentored and coached teams across five operational units, revitalizing underperforming departments.

Ranked #3 of 8 Senior Chiefs for leadership excellence and strategic execution.

Designed and executed training programs achieving 100% compliance with zero major failures.

Senior Operations Excellence Manager

Directed three operations teams across maintenance and training, ensuring high equipment readiness.

Led electronics projects supporting a multi-billion-dollar national asset with zero rework.

Delivered weekly performance and readiness reports, enhancing mission-aligned workforce allocation.

Operations Manager | Program Manager

-Early career experience includes an impressive record as a Talent Acquisition Manager, implementing full cycle recruiting strategies and achieving 120% hiring goals including building and maintaining relationships with schools and community-based organizations.
-Expert in Submarine Electronics and Computer Field.

Early Professional Experience

The year 1977

Average Cost of new 🏠 $49,300
Average Income per year 💵$15,000
Average Monthly Rent 🏡 $240
Cost of a gallon of Gas ⛽️ 0.65 cents
Atari was released in North America
Star Wars premieres 🌌

📌 In 1977, my parents immigrated to the United States from El Salvador 🇸🇻, escaping the civil war that plagued their home country. They arrived here with limited resources, no formal education, and unfamiliarity with the language. However, their unwavering determination, strong work ethic, and solid family values propelled them towards success.

Throughout their journey, my parents instilled in me invaluable life lessons:

✔️ RESPECT: They taught me the importance of respecting everyone, irrespective of their background. This foundational principle enabled me to extend the same level of respect to others.

✔️ DETERMINATION: Despite the numerous challenges and roadblocks they encountered, my parents never gave up. Their unwavering determination inspired me to push through adversity and persevere.

✔️ HELPING OTHERS: Humility and compassion were ingrained in me as my parents emphasized the significance of assisting those in need. Growing up, we opened our doors to family and friends who sought refuge in this country, recognizing that we are all part of the same human family.

📌 These life lessons have shaped me both personally and professionally.

✔️ As a Human Resource professional, I embody these principles by ensuring that every individual, regardless of their race, gender, age, or background, is treated with dignity and respect.
 

Skills: Leadership & Business Strategy, Operations Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Performance Management, Employee Engagement and Relations, HR Policies, HR Transformation, Coaching & Mentoring.

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