Sigrid Lentsch
Vienna,9
Summary
Experienced Learning & Development Enthusiast with a passion for high-quality Leadership that drives organizational and personal success.
Utilizes data analysis, strategic planning and diligent implementation to build effective programs and teams.
Relies on strong collaboration, communication and decision-making skills to influence for a positive culture of learning and development on all organizational levels.
Leads people and manages processes!
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Coaching Und Community Work
Self-employed
11.2015 - Current
- Coaches and supports small companies in hospitality and service industry on strategic, tactical and operative levels.
- Works with families on educational and social challenges.
- Teaches German and English courses.
- Proves leadership as Executive Director of a community association to enable refugee integration.
- Raises funds for local nonprofits through organizing and executing charity events.
- Develops strategic partnerships with local businesses, securing valuable resources and sponsorships for various projects.
- Facilitates disaster relief efforts during emergencies, coordinating volunteer response teams effectively.
CAMSS Learning Leader
IBM Corporation
04.2012 - 11.2015
- Supported the corporate needs assessment and led the strategic planning of learning offers for CAMSS (Cloud Computing, Business Analytics, Mobile Business, Social Business and Security).
- Led a Team to create an extensive collection of learning tools (online, hybrid, in-person) on each of the CAMSS topics.
- Collaborated with colleagues from various regions and business units to create tailor-made learning programs.
- Integrated real-world examples into learning offers to increase relevance and promote deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement best practices for curriculum design and instructional strategies and utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to deliver a university curriculum for MBA students.
Manager, Learning & Development
IBM Slovakia and IBM International Services Center Bratislava
10.2008 - 03.2012
- Cultivated a positive learning environment that fostered collaboration, active participation, and open exchange of ideas among employees at all levels of the organization.
- Lead the Learning & Development Team and consistently tracked employee progress, providing constructive feedback and offering additional assistance when needed.
- Built a comprehensive Learning & Development Environment including needs assessment, strategic planning, delivery of learning offers and assessment of improved employee productivity and job satisfaction on individual, department and company level.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning initiatives for maximum impact.
- Delivered trainings and workshops on Softskills, Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Strategy etc.
- Designed and delivered Leadership Development Programs on all organizational levels.
- Enhanced and adapted Performance Management System to local needs and legal requirements.
- Built a talent management system.
- Built and improved new employee orientation training process for more than 800 employees each year.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, improved overall project efficiency by setting clear goals, milestones, and expectations for the involved teams.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy, company policy and legal compliance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers for cost-effective solutions that supported project requirements.
- Spearheaded development of new software feature, significantly enhancing user engagement across platform.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions within team and department heads, fostering culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Optimized resource allocation, significantly reducing project costs without compromising on quality.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaborations to align development goals with overall business objectives.
- Enhanced and maintained a centralized Learning Management System, providing employees with easy access to relevant training materials and resources.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development journey, providing guidance and support as they navigated career growth opportunities within the organization.
- Leveraged instructional design best practices to create engaging and impactful learning experiences for employees at all levels.
- Managed the Learning and Development budget, ensuring maximum return on investment in employee development initiatives.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs through regular feedback sessions and data analysis, making adjustments as necessary to ensure optimal results.
- Established strong relationships with external vendors to provide specialized training services when required.
- Spearheaded the implementation of e-learning platforms, increasing accessibility to training resources for remote employees.
- Promoted a culture of diversity and inclusion by incorporating diverse perspectives into the design and delivery of training programs.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning by promoting knowledge-sharing activities, company wide learning events, mentoring and coaching programs, job shadowing etc.
Leadership and Talent Development Specialist
IBM CEEMEA
07.2005 - 09.2008
- Collaborated with HR Partners in Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa to adapt global leadership development programs to regional needs
- Organised and delivered Leadership Assessement and Development Programs across the region
- Organised Senior and Executive Development Programs
- Implemented Talent Management Programs in cooporation with local HR and Business Leaders
- Organised Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives and Events
HR Operations Specialist, Part Time
IBM CEEMEA
07.2003 - 06.2005
- Reporting on all HR Processes for Regional Headquarter
- Maintained and enhanced HR Data collection and analysis (C&B, L&D, DEI, Headcounts, Retention, Bench management etc.)
- Collaborated with HR Leaders to adapt HR Processes for local requirements and legal compliance.
- Acted as regional point of contact for Diversity & Inclusion in th
Education
BBA - International Business Administration
Universität Wien
Vienna, Austria01-2007
International Internship
AIESEC Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka01-2004
External Relations And Human Resources
AIESEC Österreich
Vienna, Austria01-2003
DELF Language Diploma - French Language And Literature
Paris Language School
Paris, France01-1999
Baccalaureat - Humanistisches Gymnasium
BRG Klosterneuburg
01-1998
Skills
- Passionate about people's development
- Driven by vision and data
- Strategic and adaptive thinking
- Efficient implementation
- Situational Leadership
- Enthusiastic team player
- Formal and informal leader
- Holistic problem solving
- Influencer of Culture
- Defender of positive error culture
Accomplishments
Top Talent at IBM (2010 - 2015)
Top Performer IBM (2008 - 2015)
NÖ Zukunftspreis 2016 (Recognition for Integration Efforts)
Sozialpreis der Stadt Klosterneuburg 2017(Recognition for Community Engagement)
Nomination for "Henri. Der Freiwilligenpreis 2023" recognition for Community Engagement
Dank der Stadt Bucha 2023
Languages
German
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Italian
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Business Coaching Und Community Work
Self-employed
11.2015 - Current
CAMSS Learning Leader
IBM Corporation
04.2012 - 11.2015
Manager, Learning & Development
IBM Slovakia and IBM International Services Center Bratislava
10.2008 - 03.2012
Leadership and Talent Development Specialist
IBM CEEMEA
07.2005 - 09.2008
HR Operations Specialist, Part Time
IBM CEEMEA
07.2003 - 06.2005
BBA - International Business Administration
Universität Wien
International Internship
AIESEC Sri Lanka
External Relations And Human Resources
AIESEC Österreich
DELF Language Diploma - French Language And Literature
Paris Language School
Baccalaureat - Humanistisches Gymnasium
BRG Klosterneuburg
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