Karen McDowell

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About Karen McDowell

Learning, Organisational and Development Professional | 15+ Year Expertise I am a dynamic and accomplished Learning and Development Professional with over 15 years progressive experience acquired within leadership roles. Throughout my career I have acquired a solid reputation and track record of accomplishment in the delivery of learning and development initiatives that are aligned with organisational objectives. My fundamental areas of expertise have ranged from business partnering; employee engagement, management development, change management, leadership coaching and organisational development. I am extremely committed to continuous improvement within changing businesses environments and I am skilled in devising innovative approaches to the delivery of learning. I am a highly skilled communicator who is able to put people at ease and enable the building of effective relationships whilst also obtaining the buy-in from senior stakeholders to deliver initiatives. Key Skills and Areas of Expertise Proven expertise in various senior learning and development roles both within the public and private sectors Extensive collaboration with internal stakeholders, identifying improvement plans and leading cultural change agendas Design and delivery of in-house training events and tools Organisational Development and Strategic HR Planning, including the development of people plans and training initiatives Design and delivery of learning and development programmes and management training Strategic planning analysis Certified and skilled coach and mentor Developing robust recruitment and selection processes Negotiating, influencing and problem solving