Julie [Widmann] Holsteen

Experience

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  Denver Advertising

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Marketing Intern

  • Conceptualized and coordinated multiple promotional campaigns for clients• Worked closely alongside other intern to design websites, mass mailers and business proposals• Networked and served as brand ambassador at trade shows• Created search engine optimized websites• Administered production schedules and meetings

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  Sports Authority

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Collaborated with cross functional teams and senior leadership to research, build and deliver corporate training curriculum based on needs of the business and in coordination with Sports Authority’s Organizational Development initiatives• Facilitated corporate on-boarding sessions including new hire orientation• Employed instructional design tactics to analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate training courses• Coached team members in line with performance management initiatives and individual development plans• Assisted in talent acquisition by sourcing candidates, attending career fairs and conducting interviews• Planned and executed triannual Merchandising Training Program • Trained 30 Business Analysts who collectively are responsible for over $600M in cost inventory a year Show less • Developed inventory placement strategies to proactively manage the allocation of golf product to 400+ stores nationwide• Purchased over $17M in cost inventory and utilized replenishment systems to optimize sales, gross margin, and inventory • Conducted analysis and prepared reporting to meet specific store demand and support advertising campaigns• Strategized with cross functional partners and vendor network to meet financial plans• Trained new Business Analysts in classroom and on-the-job settings Show less

  • Training Program Developer-Human Resources

    Feb 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Business Analyst

    Sept 2013 - Feb 2015

  • Merchandise Trainee

    Jul 2013 - Sept 2013
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  DaVita Kidney Care

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2016

  Coordinator- Redwoods Leadership Development Programs

  • Organized the year-long Undergraduate and MBA Redwoods Leadership Development Programs by coordinating networking events, nationwide clinic experiences, individually based leadership practicums, and all development courses • Partnered with leadership across the separate business entities of DaVita Kidney Care and Healthcare Partners to develop talent pipelines for 20+ business office teams and numerous clinical regions across the world• Pioneered the first international MBA Redwoods Leadership Development Program to provide India, Saudi Arabia, China, and Brazil clinics with distinguished Regional Directorshttps://www.redwoods.davita.com/ Show less

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  TruFit Athletic Clubs

  Feb 2017 - May 2019

  Group Fitness Instructor
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  Gusto

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

  Benefits Onboarding Specialist

  • Partnered with licensed benefits advisors, engineers, small-midsized business CEOs and nationwide insurance carriers to expand Gusto’s offerings to include the brokerage of small group insurance through their online people platform • Facilitated implementation training to empower small-midsized business CEOs to manage employee benefits• Increased revenue by $90K by migrating and managing company health benefit information into internal systems

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  Developmental Pathways

  Jan 2018 - now

  • Develop, manage, facilitate and measure 110 instructor-led course offerings in partnership with teammates and department stakeholders, to onboard 60% of all current employees within the Case Management, Program Quality, and Systems Navigation departments.• Coach program participants towards the key performance indicators of their roles and deliver their end of program performance reviews to guide talent development in line with the company’s culture.• Facilitate the CM/PQ Leadership Development Program and coach staff through goal setting to ultimately advance the leadership effectiveness of each participating staff member.• Equip current teammates via shadowing, skillset training, and consultation to achieve high levels of performance.• Lead the Care and Morale Group in executing staff engagement events in a field challenged by compassion fatigue.• Manage diverse, companywide projects in response to performed gap analyses, audit feedback, and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing’s ever-changing requirements to increase compliance and operational efficiencies.• Collaborate with HR business partners, the Learning and Organizational Development team and company leadership to innovate our approach to onboarding, performance management, employee policy and leadership development. Show less

  • Associate Director of Professional and Organizational

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Manager of Learning and Organizational Development

    Jul 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Training and Staff Engagement Specialist

    Jan 2018 - Jul 2022