PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Expertise• Classroom Facilitation• Leadership Development• Training Delivery• Virtual Training • Adult Learning Principles• Team Leader• Project Management

Industry Experience

• Telecommunication• Hospitality and Event

Management• Cable Communication• Non-Profit• Education• Government

Technology

• Computer Proficient

• Microsoft Suites

• Microsoft Project

• Elearning – Virtual Training

• Adobe Connect

• SAP

Education • Loyola University

Chicago, IllinoisMBA Certificate Corporate Communication

• National Louis University Chicago, IllinoisBS Business Management

Certifications • DiSC Profiling Facilitation

Certification – Corexel

• 7 Habits for Managers Facilitator CertificationFranklin Covey

• Managing Personal Growth Facilitator Certification

Blessing White

• Professional Speaking Skills Certification – Communispond

• Professional Selling Skills Facilitator Certification Achieve Global

• Accelerated Learning

About Maria

Maria is a highly focused Corporate Trainer and Leadership Development Professional, with a reputation for outstanding facilitation skills and training delivery. Maria has a passion for developing and implementing innovative, results-oriented training programs. She is a highly successful consultant, who has learned to listen to her customers to deliver results. Maria has provided coaching and training to all levels of the organization, from line workers to executive management. In addition she has worked in and managed both union and non-union environments with noted success. She has a proven record of building strong, lasting relationships and throughout her career has been recognized for meeting and exceeding goals and expectations. Maria is a talented, personable, ethical and professional individual who works well independently and within a team environment. Maria is experienced in creating and executing effective leadership development training strategies. In addition Maria brings forth commendable coaching / mentoring and team building skills.

Career Highlights

Designed, developed and delivered leadership development program initiatives for over 750 company leaders. Program included coverage of various topics such as DiSC Profiling, Managing Personal Growth, Leadership vs. Management, Diversity Management, Human Resources, Effective Communications, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Team Building and Coaching & Development. The 2 year Leadership Development Program initiative lead to a recognized culture improvement change on all levels of leadership companywide.

Coordinated, planned and maintained employee referral program effectiveness for all levels of employees including senior leadership teams for over 2,500 employees. Increased awareness of referral program by 80% which resulted in increased sales and company profit.

Facilitated and trained management courses such as “Managers Boot Camp” and Professional Development classes to company new hires and newly promoted managers. Acknowledged by company leadership team for providing outstanding and effective facilitation of classes in addition to providing ongoing coaching and mentoring sessions.

Initiated Midwest volunteer program for employees to participate at both internal and external company sponsored events to enhance effectiveness of company branding and improve company awareness at major conventions and trade shows.

Effectively influenced the leadership and performance of personnel ensuring that goals and objectives were met in alignment with departmental goals. Created structured profile for employee career development, which resulted in 50% employee career advancement over a 2 year span.

Restructured New Hire orientation program resulting in optimal effectiveness of new hire objectives. Piloted training programs and course refresher sessions via “Power Hour” sessions on-site and virtual, to both management and non-management employees, which resulted in reduced turnover and improved employee morale.

Led student development program for a non-profit organization covering topics of self awareness, development and improvement to inner-city teenagers and young adults.

Maria L. Peel

(773) 910-7335Mariapeel2010@gmail.com