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Manager

Beverley Picton

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Adult Education Instructor skilled in evaluating the needs of each student and tailoring lesson planning and classroom instruction to encourage academic success.
Manager/Specialist, Training and Development focused on exemplary development of consistent curriculum throughout all core subjects and for several different levels. Outstanding communication skills, work ethic and dedication to professional development and continuing education.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Training and Development Manager

Standard Aero Ltd.
Winnipeg, MB
06.2014 - 09.2022
  • Developed, implemented a training system which follows a National Occupational Standard.
  • Maintains records of training, and issues certificates.
  • Delivery of training using the latest instruction techniques.
  • Corporate Manager of Training for Canadian, US, and European sites.
  • Lead and manage the Learning and Development Specialist team using a Coaching style of leadership.
  • Continuous Improvement initiatives include the Introduction of e-learning modules, distance education, e-products for time tracking, budgeting, scheduling and other management tools.
  • Directly involved in hiring, and career progression process.
  • Created boardroom and courtroom multimedia presentations including video and text- sync’d depositions for enhanced understanding.
  • Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.

Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Standard Aero Ltd.
Winnipeg, MB
10.2009 - Current
  • Design and implement curriculum to meet regulatory requirements to obtain and maintain accreditation.
  • Schedule, coordination and organize instruction and classes, delivery of classroom training, design of modified programs to meet different target groups.
  • Oversee and maintain the training database, liaison with government agencies, and other educational institutions.
  • Perform needs assessments and recommendations for career development.
  • Technical writing of policies, work instructions, and training control manuals.
  • Responsible for creative design for prominent Training and Development Plans following a National Occupational Standard.

Repair and Overhaul Technician/Mechanic

Standard Aero Ltd.
Winnipeg , MB
03.2002 - 10.2009
  • Bench work on 501K/T56 compressor stator vanes.
  • Engine dismantle and inspection on the GE CF34 (-3/-8).
  • Engine dismantle and inspection on the RR 250 Engine.
  • Sub-Librarian for OEM manuals, configuration control of documentation system.
  • Continual Improvement project on tool control system.
  • Safety Representative for Cell, and Production tracking.
  • Back up Manager.
  • schedule shift times for employees regular.
  • maintain calibrated tools, arrange for engine test, co-ordinate resources between cells,.
  • provide mentorship, run & analyze productivity reports and.
  • make recommendations on changes for improvements,.
  • update/design/maintain production tracking board.

Bench Operator / Technician

Standard Aero Ltd.
Winnipeg, MB
02.2001 - 03.2002

Project Manager

Standard Aero Ltd.
Winnipeg, MB
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  • Using LEAN principals to streamline training.
  • Align training plans with the Occupational Standards created by Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace.
  • Implemented training process and systems in Canadian, US, and European sites.
  • Technical writing of policies, work instructions, and training control manuals.
  • Provide training and mentorship to Learning and Development Specialists, Operations Managers, and Stakeholders CF34 Design Team.
  • Expansion Project Team.
  • Analyze current and future business state.
  • Create and implement new product flow throughout business.
  • Provide training & information sessions to employees.
  • Create and maintain budget for expense tracking.
  • Research, provide quotes on tools, and equipment.
  • Facilitate design of cells and equipment placement.

Assistant Production Coordinator

Standard Aero Ltd.
Winipeg, MB
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  • schedule production flow and production priorities.
  • establish resource availability.
  • maintain central production tracking board.
  • provide reports and action items to business unit for daily production priorities.
  • Created shot lists, booked talent and locations and prepared the location and set for shooting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies (BAIS) - Management, Psychology

University of Manitoba

Certificate in Management (CIM) - undefined

University of Manitoba

Canadian Institute of Management Supervisory Management Certificate -

Certificate in Management

Gas Turbine Repair and Overhaul Technician -

Red River College

Skills

Program developmentundefined

Accomplishments

2013 - 2016               Apprenticeship & Certification Board        
Appointment to the Gas Turbine Repair & Overhaul Technician Provincial Advisory Committee (PAC), Employer Representative

2011 - Present          GTRO Advisory Committee                               
Company representative for aboriginal delivery and work experience of the GTRO Apprenticeship Program (CCAA accredited)

2013                CCAA                                                                                
Certified member of CCAA as a GTRO technician 
2013    GTROT Journeyperson       

Since 2014                Marriage Commissioner                                      
Appointment by Government of Manitoba to perform marriage ceremonies within the Province of Manitoba

Quote

Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.
Coco Chanel

Timeline

Senior Training and Development Manager

Standard Aero Ltd.
06.2014 - 09.2022

Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Standard Aero Ltd.
10.2009 - Current

Repair and Overhaul Technician/Mechanic

Standard Aero Ltd.
03.2002 - 10.2009

Bench Operator / Technician

Standard Aero Ltd.
02.2001 - 03.2002

Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies (BAIS) - Management, Psychology

University of Manitoba

Certificate in Management (CIM) - undefined

University of Manitoba

Canadian Institute of Management Supervisory Management Certificate -

Certificate in Management

Gas Turbine Repair and Overhaul Technician -

Red River College

Project Manager

Standard Aero Ltd.
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Assistant Production Coordinator

Standard Aero Ltd.
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Beverley Picton