KELLI E.

ALBRECHT, PHR
kealb1@morgan.edu

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Identify customer needs, prioritize responsibilities and thrive in a fast paced environment
Develop strategic initiatives and find creative solutions to complex issues
Assess training needs, conduct research, create training materials and deliver training
Proficiency in MS Office products and Black Board online education systems


Education/Professional Certifications:

MS in Management, GPA 3.66 Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX

BBA in Management, GPA 3.77 East Texas State University, Texarkana, TX

Wall Street Journal Outstanding Business Student Achievement Award
President, Phi Beta Lambda Business Club
Member of Delta Mu Delta, National Honor Society for Business

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional in Human
Resources (PHR)


Work Experience:

National Park Community College
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Director of Workforce Development
August 2011 present

Direct workforce development activities including a staff of two Workforce
Specialists, a Grant Coordinator, a Workforce Assistant, and adjunct faculty
Meet with business and industry to identify training needs and generate solutions
Develop and deliver curriculum that meets the needs of business partners
Identify qualified instructors and assign them to appropriate training classes
Serve on committees that enhance the colleges presence in the community

Accomplishments

Increased training revenue of department by 75% over 18 months
Reorganized unsustainable Aerospace Program funded through a Department of
Labor grant to a sustainable model:
o Met with industry partners to revamp curriculum and determine their needs
o Hired additional trainer with current experience in the industry
o Created partnerships with Aerospace company leaders to provide buy in for
training
o Conducted cost analysis of program and created a model for post-grant
sustainability
o Partnered with National Apprenticeship Training Foundation to create youth
apprenticeship program
Revamped Electrical Apprentice Program and made it sustainable
Updated electrical apprentice standards to meet Department of Labor guidelines

Coursework - Developed and Delivered

Interviewing skills for hiring managers
Emerging issues in human resources
Career transitions and Strategies
Power attitude
Customer service skills
Work/life balance
Professionalism
Teamwork
Leadership skills
Resume writing and interviewing skills for students


Committees and Boards

Strategic Planning Committee at NPCC
Arkansas Aerospace Alliance
o Board Member
o Summit Planning Committee
Spa City Aerospace Alliance
o Founding member
Arkansas Association of Two Year Colleges
o Workforce Training Steering Committee
Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas Economic Development Council
Member of the Society of Human Resources Management
o College Relations Chair for West Central Arkansas Chapter of SHRM
Arkansas Career Training Institute for students with disabilities
o Strategic Planning Committee member

Grant Writing

Child Care Resource and Referral Program Grant Co-wrote grant to create a child
care resource and referral program at National Park Community College, total grant
was $1,750,000
Arkansas Health Care Training Program Grant - Collaborated with seven community
colleges to write and administer a $2,000,000 healthcare training program grant
Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grant
(TAACCCT) Co-wrote grant and awarded $1,3000,000 for National Park
Community College, total grant was $8,300,000

Speaking Engagements
Southwest Arkansas Industry Conference (2012 and 2013) Panel Discussion
Speaker
The Oklahoma Quality Conference (2013) Panel Discussion Speaker
Economic Development Roundtable for Leadership Hot Springs (2012, 2013, and
2014) Panel Discussion Speaker
Aerospace Alliance Summit (2012, 2013, and 2014) Panel Discussion Speaker
HR Southwest: Human Resources Conference and Exposition (2006) Breakout
Session Speaker
Women in Motion Business Conference (2006) Breakout Session Speaker

Professional Organizations

Arkansas Aerospace Alliance
o Board Member
West Central Arkansas Society for Human Resource Management
o College Relations Chair
Arkansas Association of Two Year Colleges
o Workforce Steering Committee
Arkansas Association of Two Year Colleges
o Leadership Institute Student Class #6
Arkansas Career Training Institute
o Strategic Planning Committee
Spa City Aerospace Alliance
o Founding member/facilitator
Ouachita Regional Manufacturing Alliance
o Founding Member/facilitator


Collin County Community College
Plano, Texas
Program Director/Corporate Trainer/CE Instructor
September 2004 July 2011

Began as corporate trainer for the Business Solutions Group and Continuing
Education instructor
Taught a variety of Human Resources, Leadership and soft skills courses
Converted to Full Time Program Director position 05/2006
Developed new programs for the Division based on local needs assessments and
input from area industry professionals
Recruited content experts to teach courses and programs
Conducted information sessions to recruit potential students
Collaborated with industry professionals to create advisory committees for programs
Created course syllabi that outline course outcomes
Established online courses through the colleges Black Board system

Accomplishments

Developed new programs and streamlined courses that increased healthcare student
enrollments by 30%
Created job descriptions and recruited 15 new instructors to teach a variety of courses
Spearheaded The Future of Aging Conference for Collin College, which brought
awareness to a variety of relevant topics affecting the aging population in our
community