Marylene Ayotte, M.Sc, ACC

Experience

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  ALDO Group

  Jan 1997 - Aug 2000

  ● Developed a course plan and trained executives, managers and employees on a new Retail Merchandising System (RETEK);● Analyzed the supply chain processes and defined current and new processes; ● Developed a policies and procedures manual. ● Managed the recruiting processes and internships;● Coordinated and supported the implementation of diverse HR programs; ● Designed and developed a database to effectively track employee training.

  • HR Project Leader (IT Change Management)

    Feb 1999 - Aug 2000

  • HR Coordinator and Recruiting Manager

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
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  ZEROFAIL

  Dec 2000 - Jan 2001

  Analyst

  ● On contract, conducted a 6-month market research analysis for the "ZeroFail Monitoring system" and presented the results and recommendations to the President.

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  InterDoc Corporation

  Feb 2001 - Jan 2002

  Communications and Event Coordinator

  ● Developed communication plan to attract media coverage. ● Coordinated all press, organizational relations and development of programs, brochures, promotional material, press releases and event programs.● Created high visibility and media coverage for conventions organized in Montreal and the United States as well as conferences, seminars, round tables and other events.

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  Sun Life Financial

  Mar 2002 - May 2004

  Sun Life Financial is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world with 30,000 employees, revenues of $28B CDN and $891B CDN in assets under management (www.sunlife.com). ● Managed and facilitated employee relations and recruitment processes; managed, coached and supported employees in a 5-month career transition mandate following Sun Life’s $7.3B acquisition and merger with Clarica; ● Facilitated workshops on change management; ● Introduced orientation programs; ● Counselled employees on transitions. Show less

  • Human Resources Coordinator

    Jun 2002 - May 2004

  • Consultant, Public Relations & Communications

    Mar 2002 - May 2002
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  Language Club

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  English Teacher

  Language Club International operates 35 franchise English instruction schools in Korea (www.lcirise.com). ● Taught English to adults, teenagers and children in South Korea while completing master’s thesis project; ● Planned and instructed 5 classes/day (40 hours each week).

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  Collège LaSalle, Montréal

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2006

  Teacher - HR Management & Workplace Communication (contract)

  Offering over 60 vocational and pre-university programs, Collège LaSalle is the largest bilingual school in North America and part of the LCI Education Network that connects 21 establishments across 11 countries and four continents (www.lasallecollege.com). ● Established curriculum, developed course material and taught DEC Commerce level courses to classes of 30-40 students on topics including Human Resources Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Public Relations, Group/Team Dynamics and Decision Making, Communicating within Groups, and Verbal/Non-Verbal Communication. Show less

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  PepsiCo Beverages Company

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2019

  With 274,000 employees, $60B+ in revenues and products distributed in 200+ countries, PepsiCo is the world’s second largest food and beverage business. Its Canadian beverage business unit brands include Pepsi-Cola, Gatorade and Tropicana (www.pepsico.ca). ● Planning and leading all HR programs, strategies and policies in Eastern Canada for 1,500 employees (approx. 80% unionized) across 17 locations (including two production facilities and 15 warehouse/distribution centers) in collaboration/conjunction with national and international HR divisions; ● Managing 6 direct reports and areas including training and development, employee onboarding, labour relations, recruitment, compensation and benefits administration, HRIS, performance management, succession planning, HR-related budgeting and compliance, employee recognition, and change management; ● Implementing and supporting renewal negotiations for 12 CBAs; ● Collaborating with senior leaders on organizational development strategies; ● Acting as the primary liaison between field locations and head office; ● Adapting international/national initiatives and programs at the regional and field level. Show less (See above company overview)● Developed and led regional HR programs and strategies across a major production facility, 8 satellite locations and 1,100 employees in Quebec; similar to current role with smaller geographic territory; ● Managed a 4-person team in planning and implementing employee programs (recruitment, training/development, recognition, onboarding, etc.), compensation/benefits administration, labour relations, and performance management; ● Advised and partnered with front-line supervisors, managers and junior HR team members on a wide array of HR issues; ● Led thorough labour relations investigations, developed labour authority requests and took part as an expert in CBA negotiations. Show less (See above company overview)● Led all aspects of HR and labour initiatives to promote smooth operations, business performance, recruitment, employee relations and organizational development in Quebec as the sole HR leader responsible for supporting 400 unionized employees in 9 satellite locations subject to 7 CBAs; ● Managed HR policies, programs and procedures development; ● Ensured HR compliance with legal/organizational requirements and CBAs; aligned performance development processes to support day-to-day operations and organizational objectives; ● Led coaching to improve individual and team performance; ● Conducted HR audits to identify professional development needs, critical organizational issues and recommendations for improvement with supporting rationale; ● Defined job scopes and aligned organizational needs with candidate qualifications; ● Led performance management/evaluations, health and safety, benefits administration, recognition, incentives, disciplinary cases, terminations, complaints, succession and retirement plans, and employee surveys;● Led training, coaching and developmental workshops for managers and employees in areas including Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Coaching for Success/Improvement, Performance Management, and Flexible Productivity. Show less

  • Human Resources Director, Canada East

    Feb 2014 - Feb 2019

  • Human Resources Director, Quebec

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Human Resources Manager

    Dec 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Senior Human Resources Representative

    Dec 2007 - Nov 2009

  • Human Resources Representative

    Jan 2007 - Nov 2007
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  Marylène Ayotte

  Nov 2019 - now

  Founder, Marylene Ayotte - Ignite Human Potential
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  Humance | Culture & Performance

  Aug 2022 - now

  Senior Consultant and Coach, Leadership and Team Development