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Melanie Goricanec

Newport,Vic

Summary

Highly skilled in leading learning and development initiatives, with a strong background in designing and implementing effective learning strategies that enhance employee skills and foster organisational growth. Possess robust knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design models. Known for ability to leverage technology for innovative solutions and drive continuous improvement in learning and engagement initiatives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Employee Experience and Development Manager

RACV
01.2023 - Current
  • Created the Employee Development and Engagement function which focused on engagement and learning activities across contact centre, hubs, and retail stores.
  • Managed diverse team executing development and engagement initiatives for approximately 700 staff members.
  • Developed and delivered strategies to enhance learning and engagement and introduce innovative practices.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
  • Maintained current knowledge of development and engagement industry trends to recommend operational improvements.
  • Analysed, designed, developed, and implemented blended learning programs.
  • Evaluated learn and engagement initiatives to assess return on investment.
  • Reviewed development programs to further improve compliance requirements across the call centre and retails space
  • Coaching and developing team members in both engagement and learning practices
  • Built and refined engagement initiatives including reward and recognition programs, engagement activities, Diversity Equity & Inclusion and Health Safety and Wellbeing.
  • Oversaw recruitment, onboarding and learning journey for new starters in the contact centre

Member Relations Coordinator

RACV City Club
Melbourne
01.2015 - Current
  • End to end coordination of events with more than 300 people
  • Coordinate the box office theatre packages including sourcing tickets
  • Member engagement
  • Timely communication in correspondence to member enquiries
  • Administration for Club Member Events
  • Marketing for events
  • Maintaining relationships with stakeholders
  • Overseeing payment systems
  • Budget responsibilities

Learning Lead

RACV
Melbourne
07.2020 - 01.2023
  • Launched and coordinated New & Emerging Leaders Program with 100 corporate staff over 49 sessions
  • Lead the launch and coordination of a new CRM blended learning program for 800 employees
  • Program Managed a launch of an LMS and eLearn for external audience
  • Vendor management with included procurement of new suppliers and ongoing invoicing
  • Created and distributed monthly, quarterly and annual reports to management regarding performance.
  • Motivated and empowered my team to develop and learn in their role
  • Gathered business requirements from stakeholders to identify the learning need
  • Time Management to ensure multiple projects are completed to deadline

Learning and Organisational Capability Coordinator

RACV
Melbourne
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Lead an implementation of an internal LMS
  • Coordination of Inductions for the Call Centre and Retail
  • System support for learners including LMS, LinkedIn Learning and Typsy
  • Response to staff on general queries through a centralised inbox
  • Troubleshoot when issues arise

Numerous Roles

RACV City Club
Melbourne
02.2010 - 01.2015
  • Conference and Events Sales Coordinator
  • Business Centre Coordinator
  • Restaurant Reservations
  • Co-Op student
  • Conference and Events Waitress

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources

Swinburne University
01.2016

Bachelor of Business - Events and Hospitality Management

Victoria University
01.2012

VET Certificate II Hospitality (Operations) -

William Angliss TAFE
01.2007

VCE -

Carey Baptist Grammar School
01.2007

Melbourne Business School

Skills

  • Leadership experience
  • Employee development
  • Learning program design
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project coordination
  • Budget management
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Continuous skill improvement
  • Organisational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Persistence and Resilience
  • Team collaboration and independence
  • Enthusiasm and versatility
  • Promptness

References

Referees: Provided when required

Timeline

Employee Experience and Development Manager

RACV
01.2023 - Current

Learning Lead

RACV
07.2020 - 01.2023

Learning and Organisational Capability Coordinator

RACV
05.2019 - 07.2019

Member Relations Coordinator

RACV City Club
01.2015 - Current

Numerous Roles

RACV City Club
02.2010 - 01.2015

Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources

Swinburne University

Bachelor of Business - Events and Hospitality Management

Victoria University

VET Certificate II Hospitality (Operations) -

William Angliss TAFE

VCE -

Carey Baptist Grammar School

Melbourne Business School
Melanie Goricanec