Microsoft
Karin Lombaard
Training And Development Consultant
Centurion,GP
Summary
Successful at developing and improving training programs for employees at all levels. Good communicator, planner, and conflict manager with an advanced understanding of training needs for each department. Expertise in Microsoft, Teams, Google, Moodle, Click up, Answergarden, Bitmoji, Kahoot, etc. I am a team-orientated self-starter bringing over 20 years in training, staff development, management, and human resources. Exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
36
36
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certificates
Work History
Senior Educator and Consultant
Hoërskool Centurion
01.2015 - 12.2023
- Developed and delivered change management support documentation and manuals.
- Participated in high-level change management strategic planning, incorporating input from stakeholders, internal support staff and external factors.
- Orchestrated cross-functional meetings to coordinate change management strategy implementation across divisional leadership roles.
- Strengthened parent-teacher communication by maintaining regular contact and discussing individual student performance, leading to increased support at home for academic success.
Learning and Development Consultant
CSG Holdings Limited
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Enhanced employee skillsets by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Partnered with external vendors to source specialized training courses when necessary, ensuring access to expert instruction for employees at all levels.
- Increased employee retention rates by providing ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Championed change management initiatives, guiding employees through transitions with effective communication strategies.
- Developed scalable e-learning solutions to accommodate geographically dispersed learners efficiently.
- Implemented competency-based assessment methods to measure skill acquisition and progress accurately.
Training and Development Specialist
M&S Projects (Pty) Ltd
06.2007 - 06.2012
- Boosted employee engagement with interactive workshops, group activities, and hands-on exercises.
- Developed customized e-learning modules for improved knowledge retention and on-the-job application.
- Delivered engaging presentations and facilitated group discussions for optimal participant involvement.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to tailor training programs to specific organizational requirements.
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between management and employees, ensuring that training programs remained relevant to both organizational goals and individual needs.
- Mentored new hires with personalized coaching, accelerating their integration into the team dynamic.
Training Manager
SITA
03.1996 - 08.2004
- Stayed abreast of industry trends and emerging best practices in talent development, ensuring the organization maintained a competitive edge in workforce capabilities.
- Established a culture of continuous learning, promoting professional development opportunities for all employees across the organization.
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Reduced onboarding time for new hires through the development of effective orientation modules.
- Spearheaded company-wide compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry regulations through targeted employee education efforts.
- Mentored junior trainers and instructional designers in best practices for adult learning techniques and curriculum design methodologies.
- Improved employee retention rates by creating engaging and interactive learning materials.
Educator
Laerskool Ellofsdal
01.1992 - 02.1996
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers on topics such as technology integration or assessment design, contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement within the school community.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Coordinated community service projects for students, instilling civic responsibility and interpersonal skills development.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Higher Education Diploma
Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA 01.1988 - 12.2023
Skills
New hire on-boarding
Work Availability
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Accomplishments
- Achieved Employee of the Month by completing an education manual with accuracy and efficiency for the Department of Education.
- Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
- Achieved Employee of the Month by effectively helping with the development of new curriculums for the training division in the National Defense Force.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with a team of 25 in the development of new training manuals for the National Defense Force.
Software
Teams
Skype
Moodle
Zoom
Certification
TEFL Certification
Timeline
Senior Educator and Consultant
Hoërskool Centurion
01.2015 - 12.2023
Learning and Development Consultant
CSG Holdings Limited
07.2012 - 12.2014
Training and Development Specialist
M&S Projects (Pty) Ltd
06.2007 - 06.2012
Training Manager
SITA
03.1996 - 08.2004
Educator
Laerskool Ellofsdal
01.1992 - 02.1996
High School Diploma -
Higher Education Diploma
01.1988 - 12.2023
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