sunny blakesley
change, communication and education leader
About
I am a senior organization effectiveness leader, who specializes in change management, communication and process improvement. I am passionate about implementing large, cross-organizational changes which result in efficiencies and cost savings. I love streamlining processes to make them more consistent. I am results-driven, effective in adjusting to ambiguity and shifting priorities with a proven ability to manage / implement multiple priorities within tight timeframes. Strengths include: − Prosci Certified Change Practitioner − Six Sigma Black Belt Certified − Training, Coaching and Mentoring − Project Planning and Management − Group Working Sessions and Presentations − Customer Service Improvement Initiatives − Data Analysis and Forecasting − Relationship Building Gallup StrengthsFinder Top 5 Strengths: Achiever, Maximizer, Focus, Connectedness, Input
united states
minneapolis
human resources
change management, organizational effectiveness, organizational development, organizational design, six sigma, process improvement, leadership, human resources, program management, leading projects, business process improvement, training, onboarding, talent acquisition, recruiting, talent management, workforce planning, interviews, training delivery, new hire orientations, employer branding, employee engagement, employee benefits, team leadership, team building, leading people, performance management, succession planning, hiring, screening resumes, vendor management, employee relations, applicant tracking systems, technical recruiting, screening, training and development, hris, benefits negotiation, temporary placement, personnel management, virtual teams, employee training, recruiting operations, compliance, ofccp compliance, sourcing, college recruiting, internet recruiting, peoplesoft, deferred compensation
Experience
change, communication and education leader
cargill
organizational change and communication manager
university of minnesota
service associate, client service organization
ameriprise financial services, inc.
Processed new business applications, provided customer service, organized and led weekly tours of geographic service team for new financial advisors.
p2 partnering program manager
ameriprise financial services, inc.
* Designed, developed and implemented peer-to-peer training program for Independent Contractor financial advisors. * Partnered with field leaders for turnkey execution of program. * Provided consulting and coaching on program strategy/planning, implementation and follow-up. * Implemented program across Southeastern United States. * Program results indicate enrolled advisors outperform non-enrolled advisors in high-value client acquisition and financial planning results.
six sigma black belt
ameriprise financial services, inc.
Led multiple process improvement initiatives to improve and streamline processes while reducing costs. Delivered quality solutions to reduce inefficiencies, re-work, and defects to improve processes. Provided leadership to cross-organizational teams. Collected and analyzed data for measurement and decision-making. Acted as change agent. Educated project teams on Six Sigma methodology.
training analyst, field administration
ameriprise financial services, inc.
Designed, developed, and led technology training on new compensation system. Developed new GDC compensation and platform related training for department of 125 people. Acted as change agent. Educated team members on changes to existing policies and introduced new programs. Provided classroom training/coaching to new and existing employees.
recruiting solutions manager, talent acquisition and diversity
ameriprise financial services, inc.
Designed and developed turnkey recruiting programs, including the tools, training and support required to implement. - Partnered with HR, Marketing and other corporate resources to develop the appropriate sourcing strategies, marketing plans and tools. - Drove ongoing performance of recruiting programs, maintained ongoing operations, tracked delivery against program objectives and metrics, and implemented proposals to improve program services and efficiencies.
senior organization effectiveness consultant
ameriprise financial services, inc.
* Change management consultant * Organizational effectiveness consulting * Conduct and facilitate working sessions via face-to-face and web-based delivery techniques * Collaborate with line of business and business partners to ensure strategic alignment of programs
Education
university of st. thomas
university of minnesota duluth
criminology
Activities and Societies: UMD Danceline
university of st. thomas
leadership
sunny blakesley's Contact Information
Phone
Find the Right Leads
Find Verified Contact Data
What LeadContact does well
Find verified emails, phone numbers, and decision-makers with 98% accuracy.
Find Leads
Find the right people by company, role, industry, location, and more.
925M+ professional profiles
Find Emails
Access verified email addresses for your target contacts.
657M+ emails
Find Phone Numbers
Get cross-validated phone data from multiple top sources.
239M+ phone numbers
More Accurate. Lower Cost.
Find contact data in 1 tool with 98% accuracy
LeadContact integrates leading enrichment tools to deliver more accurate contact data—without paying for each one.
Great conversations start with the right contact.
It’s time to find yours.