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Principal Training Specialist

Akima's construction expertise is enhanced by that of its management staff, many with construction management experience spanning decades. Whether the project is renovation or new construction, we employ professional personnel, flexible procedures and advanced systems to execute only the optimal solutions. We continuously manage and measure compliance with key criteria including safety, quality, total project cost and timely completion. Our excellent relationships with strategic suppliers and contractors who are experts in their fields and have a proven history of providing excellent performance are critical to our success on each project. Akima Management Services (AMS), Akima Construction Service's parent company, provides financial and administrative support to its operating companies as needed. These support services are primarily in the areas of Human Resources, Accounting and Finance, Business Development, Information Technology, Safety and Quality Management. In fact, AMS and each of its subsidiaries are ISO 9001: 2000 registered. Akima Construction Services LLC is one of six subsidiaries of Akima Management Services (AMS), an Alaska Native Corporation formed to pursue government and commercial contracting opportunities. To ensure that we develop meaningful partnerships with each of our customers, fulfill their quality performance and service expectations, and achieve our customers' missions and objectives, Akima restructured in January 2004. Akima Construction Services LLC, an 8(a) operating company of Akima Management Services, was established in order to pursue work its predecessor company, Akima Corporation, was no longer eligible to perform as a graduate of the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program.

Passion to help individuals, teams and organizations reach their optimal potential, performance and effectiveness. Proven learning and organizational design expert performing management and individual contributor roles. A trusted advisor, thought leader, consultant and training manager who translates business needs into tailored, innovative, pragmatic learning and change solutions, and drives execution to achieve desired performance changes. Leads the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of global, large scale programs that includes numerous in-house and vendor best-in-class learning and learning technology strategies. Builds and leads virtual global project teams; as well as partners with all levels of leaders, clients, employees and vendors solving strategic business challenges. Demonstrates strong interpersonal savvy coupled with a facilitative and consultative approach. Exhibits strong research, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, facilitation, coaching, presentation and communication skills. AREAS OF EXPERTISE:  Blended Learning Solutions, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design  Career Development, Career Paths, Coaching and Mentoring  Change Initiatives, Change Management, Organizational Design, Organizational Development  Competency Assessment, Competency Development, Competency Mapping  Employee Development, Employee Engagement  Leadership Development, Management Development  Learning and Development, Learning Programs, Learning Strategy, Learning Technologies  Methodologies (Accelerated Change, Business Change, Business Development, Training)  Performance Improvement, Performance Management  Sales Methodologies, Sales Training, Sales Training Strategy  Talent Development, Talent Management, Talent Strategy  Training Delivery, Training Implementation, Training Programs, Training Strategy  Vendor Management, Vendor Solutions