Staff Training Coordinator
SADARA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Total years of experience :39 years, 11 Months
Promotes and coordinates a proactive and effective Plant Training Program to meet envelope, plant function, and individual goals. Conducts Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify training needs, and assists in designing and implementing leadership programs for high-potential employees. Coordinates career development and succession planning activities.
Assists in the implementation of the company's Career Development Program (CDP) and the employees' Individual Development Plan (IDP), including the Talent Foundation Program. Provides coaching sessions and career counselling as requested and as required.
•Develops, implements, coordinates, and maintains the plant training program to ensure compliance is achieved for all training policies and requirements. (i.e. retraining frequencies, Department Training Matrix, needs analysis, etc)
•Ensures plant training goals are effective and aligned with plant, site, and envelope goals and develops a “Just-in-Time” approach to training
•Works with employees to develop and maintain employee specific training schedules/plans based on an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
•Ensures appropriate subject matter experts review and approve plant -specific training/learning resources and ensures that all learning resources are up-to-date and available.
•Serves as the subject matter resource for training systems and coaches employees on how to access learning resources
•Coordinates resources for delivery of plant training (i.e. qualified instructors, materials and/or facilities)
•Ensures all required employee training records are up-to-date and maintained.
•Conducts training needs assessment and assists in identifying competency gaps and those with leadership potentials.
•Manages the training audit / assessment programs, conducts training surveys, and communicates results to employees.
•Provided proactive and pragmatic human resource advisory services, specifically in the fields of employee training and development, manpower planning, recruitment/talent management, performance management, and succession planning.
•Handled and coordinated the Learning and Development programs i.e. the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Specialist Training Program. Develops and reviews the KT Competency Map. Consolidated the required updates for the weekly, monthly and annual accountability reports. Coordinated the development of the employees’ Professional Development Plans (PDP) and handled PDP activities.
•Assisted in planning, designing, scheduling, and evaluating non-technical training programs in coordination with various units/departments. Delivered appropriate training programs to support the implementation of people management initiatives. Conducted Training Needs Analysis in the technical and non-technical/behavioral areas.
•Counselled trainee’s supervisors and program participants as necessary. In cooperation with area supervisors and department heads, arranged a program of orientation for the assigned area for each newly hired Saudi professional, involving area tours, exposure to physical support facilities, and introduction to area personnel. Assisted management and supervisors in the planning and preparation of development plans concerned employees.
•Provided assistance in manpower planning and employee monitoring. Coordinated the acquisition of new trainees and PDP employees by working with Employment Department to develop and execute recruitment strategies, assisted with technical interviews, salary offers, and other recruitment formalities.
•Assisted in the conduct of regular performance appraisals, collated and analyzed data, and provided feedback/reports/recommendations and actions to higher management, where appropriate.
•Performed and/or supervised functions related to employee attendance monitoring, timekeeping, leave approvals, and management of Employee Personnel Files etc., as required.
•Held the position of Professorial Lecturer I (Associate Professor I). Instructs classes in General Psychology, English Communication Skills 1, Technical and Business Writing, Sociology, Politics and Governance, and other Communications/Social and Behavioral Science subjects. Concurrently assigned as the Area of Learning (AOL) Academic Coordinator for Psychology and Sociology. Also an open-listed Faculty Member to handle Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and basic Management subjects. Participated in Faculty Development Seminars/Workshops and Training Programs.
•Faculty Member assigned to handle classes in General Psychology, Philosophy of Man, Sociology and other Social/Behavioral Science subjects. Also an open-listed Faculty Member to handle English Language subjects, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and other basic Management subjects. Participates in Faculty Development Seminars/Workshops and Training Programs. Provided assistance and support to the Program Head and senior colleagues in test preparation, curriculum review and enrichment, student advising and counseling, and editorial work.
•Served as the English Section Executive Secretary cum Office Manager of SVP Office and the Office of the Corporate Executive Director. Responsible for the overall administration and management of the Executive Office. Performed general administrative and executive assistant functions. Supervised staff assigned in the VIP Office. Organized top-level meetings and PowerPoint presentations to various clients and top-level executives. Conducted orientation and training to new hires within the Business Development Division. Prepared, reviewed, edited and dispatched English management reports, letters, faxes, and other correspondence. Assisted in the English language training to divisional staff, especially in the areas of English grammar, composition, and report writing. Coordinated with various divisions and departments regarding business development matters. Participated in prequalification and bid preparations for various projects. Provided editorial assistance in the publication of the company’s monthly newsletter. Conducted employee coaching and counseling, where necessary.
•Assumed the role of Project Leader - Bids and Projects Documentation, responsible for the overall planning and execution of the various bid documentation procedures and requirements related to tendered projects. Participated in international bid/tender missions and attended top-level meetings and orientations concerning business development and bid strategies.
In-charge of international recruitment activities of the company's Maintenance Division. Coordinated with various international recruitment agencies from different countries, and with various Department Managers with regard to manpower needs. Reviewed and evaluated applicants' CV's and related documentation. Prepared recommendations and candidate's report. Participated in recruitment missions. Also assisted in employee relations and employee training and orientation activities.
Taught classes General Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Business Psychology, Human Resource Management, and other Psychology/Behavioral Science subjects. Participated in the University’s Faculty and Staff Training & Development Program, counseling sessions and Career Guidance seminars/workshops to graduating students. Also assisted in curriculum revision/enrichment.
Responsible for the overall coordination of English language and Technical training programs for Saudi national trainees assigned in the Power Generation Project of the Royal Commission - Yanbu Directorate.
•Served as Training Coordinator/Training Officer cum English Language Instructor in charge of the training and development activities of the company’s in-house Training Center for the Saudi National employees and trainees assigned in the Power Generation Project of the Royal Commission - Yanbu Directorate.
•Coordinated the educational and training activities for both Technical/Operations Training and English Language Training, including the identification of training needs, coordination with HR and concerned departments, development and maintenance of registration databases, and the development, review, production, revision and distribution of various course materials.
•Participated in the design and implementation of organizational development initiatives, and prepared individual development plans for all qualified trainees/employees.
•Conducted Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and initial assessments/surveys to identify specific training needs, job analysis, and consultation with the concerned departments, in conjunction with other training staff and Department Managers/Supervisors and the HR Department.
•Participated in the regular review of training materials and course manuals to improve training delivery and effectiveness, and assisted in the design and development of new course materials based on approved training plans.
•Coordinated with trainers on the use of assessment tools, undertook research on specific topics where required, and helped managed other course development initiatives. Observed training delivery on a periodic basis, and conducted evaluation sessions of training programs. Conducted on-site visits to observe the trainee’s performance on the job, and interviewed supervisors and peers to obtain feedback on post-training improvement on the job.
•Prepared periodic reports on the activities of the Training/Saudization Department.
•English Language Instructor: In addition to the role of Training Coordinator, also served as English Language Instructor and conducted English language classes (Intermediate and Advanced levels) to Saudi trainees. Conducted English diagnostic tests and surveys, and grouped trainees according to their level of English proficiency. Prepared, reviewed, and customized English training curriculum, and conducted periodic examinations and maintained a record of each English trainee’s progress. Reviewed, recommended, and implemented the training delivery of training programs from external vendors, and developed in-house training materials to suit individual trainee’s needs. Provided recommendations and certifications, where required.
•Served on the Company’s Editorial Board, as contributing Editor of RSAL News, the official company newsletter. Prepared, edited, and proofread articles prior to publication. Provided administrative and executive secretarial support to the Training Manager.
Handled classes in General Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Business Psychology, Human Resource Management, and other Psychology/Behavioral Science subjects. Concurrently served as Faculty Adviser to the Student Publications Office. Supervised student-editors of the University paper; edited and revised articles for publication. Participated in the preparation, validation and revision of the University Placement Test. Held training and counseling sessions to faculty and staff. Conducted seminars/workshops on Career Orientation/Career Guidance to senior students.
Performed human resource functions in the fields of recruitment, psychometrics, psychological testing and psychological report writing, job interviewing, staff training and development, employee orientation, job evaluation, compensation and benefits administration, and policy manual formulation, revision and enrichment.
I have taken 30 graduate units leading to Master of Arts in English Language Teaching.
My GPA of 1.22 entitled me to an academic distinction of "MAGNA CUM LAUDE", With High Honors. I was also the Top Graduate / Valedictorian of Batch 1984 (Top 1 among 4,200 graduates). During college days, I was a consistent Full Academic Scholar for 4 years. In addition, I was also entitled to a University Financial Scholarship for being the Editor-in-Chief of the University student newspaper, the Graduate's Yearbook, and as Vice President for External Affairs of the University Supreme Student Council. I also got intership as a "Writing Fellow" at the University of the Philippines.