MARY KEARNS
Galway
Summary
Pragmatic leader eager to contribute to organisational growth and development. Applies knowledge of industry best practices and business needs to devise innovative solutions. Active listener with commitment to driving corporate success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
27
27
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Global Training & Development Consultant
Medtronic
Galway, Ireland
2021.07 - Current
- Lead the design, development and delivery of innovative Global Learning and Development solutions for Global operations, Supply chain and Functions for differentiated talent cross functionally
- Work with Global Learning & Leadership Development (GLLD) leadership team to help build out Strategic Goals around learning products, processes and standards aligned with Business and HR Strategy
- Lead an annual global program on 'Grow your career'. A week long focus on learnings, through workshops, panels, key note speakers. A total of 97,010 learning activities globally 90K+ workforce
- Interact with Internal & External customers, including executive Leadership.
- Provides coaching & guidance to other employees through coaching and mentoring both formal and informal
Principle Learning & Development Specialist
Medtronic
Galway, Galway
2019.07 - 2021.07
- Increased accessibility to training workshops and materials by catering to specific requests with in Global operations.
- Analysed training requirements at individual, team and organisational level.
- Formulated training and development programmes to capture measurable improvements.
- Researched market trends and competitor activities to strengthen development plans.
- Adapted session delivery to meet specific needs of professional learners within different environments and Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SME)s to refine and update training resources
Senior Learning & Development Specialist
Medtronic
Galway, Galway
2017.07 - 2019.07
- Increased accessibility to training workshops and materials by catering to specific requests.
- Formulated training and development programmes to capture measurable improvements.
- Adapted session delivery to meet specific needs of professional learners within different environments.
- Facilitated high-quality workshops, meetings and demonstrations online and offline.
Senior Manufacturing Supervisor
Medtronic
Galway, Galway
2017.01 - 2017.07
- Tracked performance metrics for plant operations and reviewed regular reports to proactively identify areas of concern.
- Led recruitment of manufacturing staff members, overseeing selection, training and performance new employees.
- Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labour requirements.
- Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
- Directed and motivated 220+ production staff.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Development
University of Leicester
Leicester 2010.09 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Science - Personnel Management
Galway - Mayo Institute of Technology
Galway 2001.09 - 2004.05
Bachelor of Science - Management & Employee Relations
National College of Ireland
Dublin 1999.09 - 2021.05
Skills
- Leadership
- Program Design
- Program Management
- Consulting
- Coaching
- Growth Mindset
- Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
Center Of Expertise HR Award
Global Inclusion Diversity Equity Award
STEM Outreach Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Training & Development Consultant
Medtronic
2021.07 - Current
Principle Learning & Development Specialist
Medtronic
2019.07 - 2021.07
Senior Learning & Development Specialist
Medtronic
2017.07 - 2019.07
Senior Manufacturing Supervisor
Medtronic
2017.01 - 2017.07
Master of Science - Human Resource Development
University of Leicester
2010.09 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Science - Personnel Management
Galway - Mayo Institute of Technology
2001.09 - 2004.05
Bachelor of Science - Management & Employee Relations
National College of Ireland
1999.09 - 2021.05