Bruce Wicker
Reidsville
Summary
Results-driven Career Development Manager with a proven track record in designing impactful training programs, fostering collaboration, and enhancing employee growth. Committed to leveraging problem-solving skills to advance workforce development initiatives. Decades of experience and growth in the industry from the ground floor and following an upward trajectory to my current position as highlighted below.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Development Manager
Machine Specialties Inc.
Whitsett
06.2011 - Current
- Developed career training programs for diverse employee skill advancement.
- Collaborated with management to identify workforce development needs and initiatives.
- Mentored staff on career planning and professional growth strategies.
- Implemented new tools for tracking employee progress in career development programs.
- Coordinated with external partners to provide additional resources and training opportunities.
- Analyzed employee feedback to improve career services and support offerings.
- Led team meetings to discuss program updates and share best practices in development initiatives.
- Coached individuals on effective communication strategies while searching for a new job or advancing their careers.
- Designed online tools such as assessments and quizzes for use in the career exploration process.
- Maintained relationships with external partners including universities, community organizations, industry groups.
- Developed and implemented career development plans for staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop programs that promote career growth within the organization.
- Facilitated seminars on topics related to professional development such as leadership skills, time management.
- Provided individual counseling to assist employees in making informed career decisions.
- Coordinated recruitment activities including job fairs, open houses, campus visits, and other outreach efforts.
- Advised students on how best to leverage their academic experience when seeking employment.
- Compiled reports summarizing program outcomes and progress towards organizational objectives.
- Worked with team to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for students.
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
- Assisted with onboarding new employees by conducting orientation and company-wide or job-specific training.
- Evaluated employee skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost staff knowledge.
- Developed new training programs in compliance with company and government standards.
- Conducted evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement.
- Oversaw training courses and promotional paths for professionals and leaders.
- Effectively trained instructors and supervisors on techniques for managing employees.
- Managed training calendar for entire fiscal year, including setting course plans, training spaces and department rotations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Guilfort Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC06-1986
Skills
- Tool fabrication
- Machine operation
- CAD design
- Equipment maintenance
- Product development
- Problem solving
- Project coordination
- CNC programming
- Fixture design
- AutoCAD expert
- Jigs
- Heat treatment
- Metalworking techniques
- Machine setup
- Blueprint creation
- Welding
- Milling
- Lathe operation
- Computer numerical control
- Machine repair
- Tooling design
- Machining Process Knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Career Development Manager
Machine Specialties Inc.
06.2011 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Guilfort Technical Community College