Louis B Davis
Maigh Cuilinn
Summary
Professional Learning & Development Leader with a passion for designing and developing professional standard, result-focused Global Learning and Development programs; particularly focused on onboarding, employee engagement, speed to competency, knowledge management, authentic leadership and lean transformation with controlled environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning & Performance Business Consultant
Marvia Solutions
Galway
10.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Marvia Solutions (sole trader) use a structured 7 step problem solving approach with clients (individuals or teams) which analyses and identifies what is the next best step to take in their business or career
- Marvia Solutions was set up as an output of participation in the Timoney Advanced Leadership Programme
- Marvia Solutions (sole trader) use a structured 7 step problem solving approach with clients (individuals or teams) which analyses and identifies what is the next best step to take in their business or career
- Marvia Solutions was set up as an output of participation in the Timoney Advanced Leadership Programme
Executive Education Director (Sales Role)
Timoney Leadership Institute
02.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Timoney are a non-profit that I occasionally do pro-bono work and I am not a direct employee since Oct 2019
- My role as Executive Education Director (while participating on the Advanced Leadership Programme 2019) was to support the 2020 ALP Project via business development and sales activities via the 300 Alumni
- Timoney are a non-profit that I occasionally do pro-bono work and I am not a direct employee since Oct 2019
Head of Learning & Development
JJ Rhatigan & Company
Galway
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Implement a centralised Learning Management Calendar called JJR Excellence that helps managers and employees plan learning events
- Established funding for L&D activities using various support structures
- Created a high potential employee programme (40 key people) using Performance consulting and DISC analysis
Learning & Development Manager
Chanelle Pharma
Loughrea
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Implement a HRIS/Learning Management System that helps create a unique learning path for each Chanelle employee and establish the Chanelle Academy
HR/OD and Training Manager
Anecto
Galway
12.2014 - 02.2019
- Remit: Human Resources Practice, Organisation Development, Business Process Improvement, Learning & Development, Recruitment, Onboarding and Change Management
- Staff of 100
- Initiated and devised a successful talent management and succession planning program i.e
- The 'Executive Program' with up to 10 staff participating and 50% achieving promotion or recognition within 6 months
- Selected and implemented a HR Cloud based system called HR Locker which provided managers with structure and process transparency
- Implemented Hire Locker Cloud based system to streamline and automate recruitment
- Significant savings made using integrated job boards and careers page when recruiting 9 roles; increasing Anecto's 'Employer Brand' profile
- Developed a Continuous Professional Development system via CPD functions in HR Locker which provides a framework for staff's self-management of training to maximize effective talent management
- Mediated several conflict situations successfully using a 9 step structured approach and oversaw a number of necessary redundancies in order to facilitate organisational change
- Undertaking a review of the existing Performance Management system, ensuring the system is capable of translating strategies and cultural values into the personal goals and competences of staff
- Working with line managers to design and deliver appropriate and relevant Personal Development Plans for their staff
- Assisting managers in the monitoring and review of staff performance and provide counselling and advice
- Created an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Managing HR data integrity, including the use and dissemination of employee information, data protection, data accuracy and data extracts/ feeds
- Developed a Training Effectiveness programme based on Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) and Training Within Industry (TWI) principals (including Internal Train the Trainer)
- Devised a roll out plan of a Lean transformation programme via Enterprise Ireland and educated a cross functional team of 10 on business process improvement 'Kaizen' events
- Facilitated an Order Management 'Kaizen' which resulted in automating Quotations on Salesforce and saving €350k per year for the business
Snr. Learning & Development Specialist
Creganna-Tactx Medical
Galway
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Owner of HR L&D processes using best practice for training needs analysis and training interventions across all organizational functions in 4 global sites for 1400 staff members via 20 core L&D Programmes
- Anticipate future training needs based on business requirements and changes
- Manage learning activities (including training budget spend and forecasts) so that they are aligned to the business goals provide return on investment
- Establish processes to gather accurate KPI, including program evaluation, and ROI data to ensure all learning interventions and resources add value to the business
- Advise senior management on building capabilities to increase speed to competency in projects and operations via a learning strategy
- Analyse, Design, Develop, Deploy, Evaluate, Improve learning solutions, both formal and informal
- Evaluate, and approve external vendors to provide best practice and best value - E-Learning SME using User Productivity Kit 3.6.1
Engineering Documentation Specialist
American Power Conversion
Galway
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Document local and worldwide engineering change orders, and implement continuous improvement modifications, a key role in the Zero Defect ethos within APC
- Instigated and led a cross-functional team that developed a control document management solution called 'APC Vendor Web' allowing the control of third party system access in configuration sites across EMEA
Project Validation Technician/Skills Trainer
IBM Microelectronics
Dublin
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Process owner of Robotic Vision System Instruments scanning area
- Document the highly technical data into a format easily understood by the general operatives on the manufacturing floor
- Develop processes to conform to the Lean Manufacturing principles, Standardisation Projects and FMEA Continuous Improvement for ISO/TS16949:2002 automotive standard
- LEAN Manufacturing, Assembly View Manufacturing Systems, SAP inventory management systems, PDM Manufacturing and PDM Engineering Systems as a 'Super User'
- Manual Handling and Risk Assessment training
Board Member/Youth Development Officer/Technical Trainer/Station Manager/Administration/Technical Advisor/Programming Producer
Near FM
01.1996 - 01.2004
Education
Level 8 Certificate - Business Analysis
NCI
09.2021
Advanced Leadership Programme - Leadership, Decision making, Organisation Development, Learning & Development, Performance Culture
Timoney Leadership Institute
12.2019
Diploma - Coaching & Mentoring
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
01.2015
Certified Project Management Diploma - Project specific
01.2011
Leaving Certificates - Higher
12.1992
Skills
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Training and mentoring
- Continuous improvement
- Training proficiency (TWI)
- Presentation skills
- Psychometric Evaluation
- Kaizen facilitation
Valueadd
Global Learning & Development professional with experience in developing and deploying impactful programs for all management levels and roles across various industries. Expertise spans the full employee cycle from onboarding to exit.
MedTech sector success with deep understanding of MedTech competencies, contributing to the IBEC Medtech Skillnet and Engineering Skillnet Steering group
High technical aptitude, contributing to PhD-level knowledge management research. References available upon request.
Internal courses and services offered include L&D Specialist knowledge, Project Management, Kaizen Facilitation, Psychometric Performance Management, Executive Programs, Train the Trainer, Global Recruiting, 5S Facilitator Training, Conflict Mediation, Soft Skills for Sales, and Remote Work Management.
Expert in the 70/20/10 learning model with advanced knowledge of Learning Technologies. Proficient in deploying Knowledge Management and e-Learning solutions.
Industry speaker on L&D management.
Affiliations
- I enjoy coaching under 12 boys football with Bearna Na Forbacha Aontaithe
- Keen interest in learning methods in a Lean environment.
- In 2008 I Managed an Internship Programme for unemployed: 18 out of 19 acquired employment. Since then I have worked pro bono in the area of Employability and achieved success with over 200 people achieving employment or promotion.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Learning & Development
JJ Rhatigan & Company
12.2022 - 09.2023
Learning & Development Manager
Chanelle Pharma
04.2021 - 12.2022
Learning & Performance Business Consultant
Marvia Solutions
10.2019 - Current
Executive Education Director (Sales Role)
Timoney Leadership Institute
02.2019 - Current
HR/OD and Training Manager
Anecto
12.2014 - 02.2019
Snr. Learning & Development Specialist
Creganna-Tactx Medical
01.2007 - 12.2014
Engineering Documentation Specialist
American Power Conversion
01.2004 - 01.2007
Project Validation Technician/Skills Trainer
IBM Microelectronics
01.1999 - 01.2004
Board Member/Youth Development Officer/Technical Trainer/Station Manager/Administration/Technical Advisor/Programming Producer
Near FM
01.1996 - 01.2004
Level 8 Certificate - Business Analysis
NCI
Advanced Leadership Programme - Leadership, Decision making, Organisation Development, Learning & Development, Performance Culture
Timoney Leadership Institute
Diploma - Coaching & Mentoring
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
Certified Project Management Diploma - Project specific
Leaving Certificates - Higher
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