Maria Postell

Experience

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  Time Inc. (New York)

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2007

  Resource & Development Manager
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  Time Inc.

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Sr. Professional Development Manager

  PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Recruited by Time Inc. Senior Management to expand, enhance and manage division’s Mentorship Programs; Grew TCMI Mentorship program participation five-fold, to nearly 140 employees annually, across all levels of management. Replicated many times for other divisions and affinity groups. Pioneered Peer Steer & Source Steer models resulting in successful knowledge sharing forums utilized by employees across corporate divisions resulting in cost savings and repository of best practices. Designed and implemented innovative programs to enable breakthrough thinking and customized business solutions, including Reverse Mentoring, Idea Slam and Innovation Month. Catalyst in changing proprietary culture to one of information sharing, resulting in cost savings, capturing best practices and optimizing business opportunities. Added value through designing, implementing and managing business and social initiatives to encourage community, support networking and foster employees’ potential within and beyond the workplace Show less

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  Link4Success- Corporate Conversations

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  President

  Link4Success, Corporate Conversations is a respected consulting service which specializes in unique, practical and progressive programs to disseminate the knowledge within the company before it walks out the door, whether on vacation, on disability or for good. Maria Postell, President and Founder is a respected and recognized corporate mentoring and knowledge sharing expert who is passionate about helping people and companies succeed and prosper. Circulation Management Magazine awarded her as an Audience Development All-Star for her accomplishments in developing and managing highly successful Mentorship Programs for over 14 years. Postell designed targeted mentoring programs for ABC-TV and across Time Warner divisions creating new and lasting bridges of communication. Her personal attention to detail in designing programs and coaching participants has attributed their success.In 1998, Postell pioneered Peer and Source Steers, which are Knowledge Sharing venues at Time Inc. These programs have been replicated and utilized by corporations for over 10 years. These models for knowledge transfer resulted in substantial cost savings, strategic alliances, innovative business solutions and a repository of best practices. In 2007, Time, Inc. was a recipient of the Direct Marketing Educational Foundation award acknowledging Maria’s accomplishments in Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing Programs.Her training as a Gestalt Psychotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner gives her a unique perspective and understanding on individual and organizational dynamics. Maria is also certified in Whole Brain Creativity Assessments (NBI), giving organizations value added knowledge in maximizing individual team, leadership and organizational performance.Postell’s greatest talents are her acumen to break down communication barriers, identify key areas for growth and create solutions that increase organizational effectiveness. Show less

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  Nino's Liquors- Punta Cana Moonshine PCM SRL

  Oct 2014 - now

  President and Founder

  Nino's Liquor, Punta Cana Moonshine PCM, SRL, is the creation of Maria Postell and Nino Marzano. These all natural artisan liquors, made from fresh fruit and herbs indigenous to the Dominican Republic are truly "Heaven in a Bottle!" The flavors are Chinola (passion fruit), Limon (lime), Tamarindo (tamarind) and Hinojo (fennel), Jengibre (ginger) Cafe and Cacao (chocolate). Maria and her husband, Nino, moved to the Dominican Republic in 2011, after living in NYC for 30 years. They are currently selling to resorts, restaurants and outlets though out Punta Cana, Bavaro and La Romana. FB/Nino's Liquors Show less