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Tammi Peters

Organizational Leadership and Supervision graduate from Purdue University, with MSc in Human Resource Development from Indiana State University. Currently working as an independent Consultant in Organizational Effectiveness.

Headline: Entrepreneur
Website: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tammipeters
Skills: Business, Leadership
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Groups: Linking Indiana
Interested in: Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Offering Expertise, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups
Schools: Indiana State University, Purdue University System - Purdue University

FULL BIO

Progressive experience & hands-on expertise in broad areas of Organizational Effectiveness. Proficient in actualizing value-added HR & Organizational Development strategies which align with business objectives. Developed, coordinated & implemented continuous performance, process and program improvement initiatives: impacting cost, quality and customer service.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: OCM Strategies, (Independent Consultant) Virtual
Position: Consultant-Organizational Effectiveness
Time period: January 2004 - Present
Description: Consultant-Organizational Effectiveness: Training, Change, Development, Performance, Process & Program Improvement, Technology, Human Resources
• CIBER, INC., IL 2008-2009
Senior Consultant-Organizational Development Analyst in Organizational Change Management: Provided consulting services in Organizational Effectiveness: Organizational Change, Development, Training & Communications for the client-State Farm Insurance Company-Corporate South Office.

• CDC RESOURCES, INC., IN 2004
Human Resource Generalist Consultant Intern: Modified/developed/implemented performance appraisals-upgraded effectiveness by 75% using 360 degree tool; Developed & evaluated training/educational programs using Kirkpatrick & ADDIE models.

• ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Virtual 2004
Online Instructor: Taught ‘Skills for the Technical Professional’ course to adult learners.

Employer: Howden Buffalo, Inc., Corporate Headquarters, Camden, SC
Position: Corporate Organizational Development Manager (Reported to VP of HR)
Time period: January 2008 - December 2008
Description: Responsible for partnering with union / non-union location leadership teams & key stakeholders in Mexico, New York, Michigan, Ohio, & South Carolina to analyze needs and then develop, coordinate & implement organizational effectiveness initiatives to continuously improve the organization: organizational development, change, training, performance, process & program improvements; Project & Program Management.
• Administered & compiled results for an Employee Survey throughout all locations.

• Implemented Talent Management & Succession Plan throughout all locations.

• Learning Management System Coordinator.

• Conducted Needs, Gap, Risk & Impact Analysis; Coached, Mentored & Managed Virtual Teams.

Employer: Fiberweb, Inc., Corporate Headquarters, Old Hickory, TN
Position: Corporate Training Manager (Reported to Senior Director of HR)
Time period: January 2005 - December 2007
Description: Directed all aspects of training, leadership & organizational development for all levels of a corporate headquarters; Vendor & Program Management, Communications, Project Management, Process Improvement & Organizational Effectiveness; Human Resource Generalist Role
• Led project which captured knowledge & skills of aging workforce by identifying & initiating a 33% improvement in competency time.

• Enhanced talent management by conducting Train the Trainer sessions, developed Subject Matter Expert trainers, applied adult learning methodologies.

• Researched and delivered improvements for staffing, pre-hire assessments, talent management, recruiting & retention methods, benefits, compensation, performance management, work processes, communications, workforce planning, new hire orientation & on-boarding.

Employer: Purdue University, School of Technology, Lafayette, IN (Contracts)
Position: Adjunct Instructor & Student Services Coordinator, Instructional Designer
Time period: January 2004 - December 2004
Description: Created curriculum & taught online courses ‘Staffing’ and ‘HR Issues (Employment Law)’ to adult learners; Assisted with Purdue Initiative to improve workforce development in various Indiana industries.
• Maximized student retention 50% by creating online courses & negotiating class logistics with main campus.

• Increased Purdue’s SOT enrollment 30% using recruiting & marketing strategies within a tri-county area; Adult Education Consultant, Program Management, Communications.

Employer: Emerson, Monticello, IN
Position: Thread Roll S & O / Trainer
Time period: January 1985 - December 2004
Description: Manufactured quality bearings. Trained, mentored, & coached employees. Promoted & accomplished growth initiatives as a member of the Organizational Development Committee; Process Improvement.
• Overhauled training process 55% by revamping training curriculum & problem-solving guides;
Improved training set-up time by 40%.

• Achieved a 100% total process change through lean methodologies, TQM, TQC.

EDUCATION

University: Indiana State University
Time period: 2004
Degree: Human Resource Development , MSc

University: Purdue University System - Purdue University
Time period: 2003
Degree: Organizational Leadership and Supervision , BSc

INFORMATION

Memberships: ASTD, OD Network, SHRM