Colin Dunlop

Experience

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  The Red & Black Newspaper

  Aug 2006 - Jan 2009

  Editor in Chief, Managing Editor, Design Editor

  - As editor in chief, ensured weekly publication of summer edition, while managing staff. Chose editorial direction and participated in departmental meetings.- As managing editor, ensured daily publication of spring edition, while managing staff. Worked with editor in chief to carry forward editorial direction and participated on the editorial board. Participated in departmental meetings.- As design editor, managed staff of up to 5 designers, while ensuring consistency in style for newspaper. Designed section fronts and inside pages. Show less

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  The University of Georgia

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2009

  Graduate Assistant

  I provided research and support for the executive leader of The University of Georgia's Enterprise Technology division.- Manage schedule of Chief Information Officer and other administrators- Coordinate travel arrangements with hotels and approved travel agents- Create expense reports for reimbursement- Create purchase requests- Worked on security initiative for University staff- Created timely and critical meeting documents- Compile research for CIO

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  The Times

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2011

  I was responsible for the overall look and visual direction of The Times, a 22,000 daily-circulation newspaper focusing on local news in the Gainesville and Northeast Georgia region. - Strategically managed three copy editors and the Night Editor to ensure a quality product was produced- Took firm lead on special creative projects to guarantee timely, accurate production- Collaborated with other senior editors to determine overall focus of The Times- Continued to perform all duties of a copy editor and page designer Show less

  • Presentation editor

    Sept 2010 - Sept 2011

  • Copy editor / Page designer

    Jan 2009 - Sept 2010
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  NexTraq

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2012

  Marketing Communications Specialist

  NexTraq is the value leader in Fleet Tracking Technology, using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to sell its robust application.- Contributed to all lead generation activities (primarily B2B) to drive sales of our product- Managed social media properties (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) for NexTraq- Identified and researched vertical industries and geographic areas for marketing campaigns based on data from lead generation data- Wrote e-books, white papers, web copy, sales collateral and targeted email messages to drive sales conversions- Researched and designed offline marketing tactics - Attended trade shows as official NexTraq representative Show less

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  SweetJack

  May 2012 - Sept 2012

  Freelance Writer

  SweetJack provides daily deals to markets all over the country using its connections with Cumulus Media and Clear Channel Communications to promote itself.-Research and write "deals" for different markets across the country aimed at end consumers

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  NCR Corporation

  Jun 2012 - May 2015

  Senior Learning Specialist

  NCR's PCR division delivers point-of-sale solutions for convenience stores and retailers.- Create clear, targeted documentation and develop training in a variety of formats for industry-leading point-of-sale solution- Act as an internal consultant within the Petroleum-Convenience-Retail division to assess training and technical communications requirements across departments- Partner with the Training & Certifications Manager to onboard new members and provide coaching and mentoring for technical trainers, training developers and training coordinators- Build custom e-learning and instructor-led courses for internal audiences including the Service Call Center- Perform interviews and deliver critical feedback for hiring process of new training team members.- Develop required documentation deliverables for PCI's security auditing Show less

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  Collaborative Solutions, LLC

  May 2015 - Feb 2023

  Collaborative Solutions is a highly-regarded go-to Workday consulting partner with an excellent track record and sharp focus on Change Management.- Serve as a senior organizational leader and expert for Collaborative Solutions’ overall Organizational Change & Training Methodology focused on SaaS deployments- Provide program oversight and guidance to more than 50 consultants of all levels within the OC&T practice to intentionally drive growth and development within our practice- Deliver data-driven organizational change & training expertise to clients from various industries (including retail, healthcare, technology, finance) as they implement Workday- Collaborate with HR Business Partners and COE clients on leading practice in organizational operation including the employee lifecycle (hire-to-retire) for small, regional employers as well as global enterprises- Directly manage five consultants of diverse backgrounds including professional coaching and mentoring- Own and drive forward methodology enhancements and improvements to completion- Coordinate inter-company initiatives across divisions to improve Collaborative's overall organizational change & training offerings- Maintain close relationships globally with complex customers and recover relationships that are at risk- Interface with and coach client C-suite executives to encourage vital project sponsorship and foster program unity- Identify dependencies and support interplay between different resources across multiple projects- Lead sales efforts and business development pursuits on behalf of the practice with strong written and visual communications- Using communications, champion networks and other vehicles, design organizational change initiatives that will help employees successfully adopt Workday- Identify key performance indicators for clients and deliver measurement recommendations to track change and training efforts- Develop and deliver training programs in audience-driven formats Show less - Serve as a leader and expert for Collaborative Solutions’ overall Organizational Change & Training Methodology- Provide oversight and guidance to more than 50 consultants of all levels within the OC&T practice to intentionally drive growth and development- Coordinate inter-company initiatives across divisions to improve Collaborative's overall organizational change & training offerings- Maintain close relationships globally with complex customers and recover relationships that are at risk- Interface with and coach client C-suite executives to encourage vital project sponsorship and foster program unity- Identify dependencies and support interplay between different resources across multiple projects- Lead sales efforts and business development pursuits on behalf of the practice with strong written and visual communications- Using communications, champion networks and other vehicles, design organizational change initiatives that will help employees successfully adopt Workday- Identify key performance indicators for clients and deliver measurement recommendations to track change management and training efforts- Develop and deliver training programs in audience-driven formats for Workday and other systems Show less - Serve as a leader and expert for Collaborative Solutions on multiple Organizational Change & Training projects- Engage customers to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions to their organizational challenges- Drive and makes decisions regarding tactical direction of project workstreams- Mentor and direct the work of junior consultants on Workday implementation engagements- Identify dependencies and support interplay between different resources across multiple projects- Lead sales efforts and business development pursuits on behalf of the practice with strong written and visual communications- Using communications, champion networks and other vehicles, design organizational change initiatives that will help employees successfully adopt Workday- Identify key performance indicators for clients and deliver measurement recommendations to track change management and training efforts- Develop and deliver training programs in audience-driven formats for Workday and other systems Show less - Provide Organizational Change and Training expertise to customers as they work to radically change their business by implementing Workday- Using communications, champion networks and other vehicles, design organizational change initiatives that will help employees successfully adopt Workday- Develop and deliver training programs in a variety of audience-driven formats (Instructor-led, web-based, printed, etc.) for Workday and other third-party systems- Identify key performance indicators for clients and deliver measurement recommendations to track change management and training efforts- Utilize project management principles to effectively balance forecasts, timelines and customer requirements- Retain the latest Workday HCM certification and attend educational opportunities such as Workday Altitude- Maintain close relationships globally with complex customers Show less

  • Senior Manager, Organizational Change & Training

    Apr 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Organizational Change & Training Manager

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Senior Principal Consultant

    Nov 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Principal Consultant

    May 2015 - Nov 2017
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  Analytic Vizion

  Feb 2023 - now

  - Lead and foster close collaboration with clients, actively listening to their needs and understanding their organizational goals to tailor effective solutions.- Manage project budgets up to $500K and consistently deliver measurable value to justify the investment.- Guide client engagements through strong people leadership and project management skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.- Mentor and support peers, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate professional growth and achieve optimal outcomes for both consultants and clients.- Analyze supply chain, human resources, and real estate data to create insights enabling clients to adopt and take measurable action from insights.- Design and develop innovative data engineering and visualization solutions utilizing SQL and Alteryx that prioritize end-user experience and align with organizational objectives.- Develop interactive visual analyses that transform complex data into clear, actionable insights, empowering clients to make data-driven decisions.- Proactively identify new areas of opportunity for clients, negotiating statement of work renewals to help them achieve further, faster growth.- Engage in robust leadership development programs, actively contributing to the cultivation of future data and technology leaders. Show less - Support client engagements to assess their needs through conversations to understand organizational and business goals- Provide targeted support for peers on projects focusing on enabling the best outcomes for consultants and clients- Build data engineering and visualization solutions that start with the ideal behavior of the end user, incorporate existing systems and processes and encompass multiple modern data technologies- Develop new data solutions and workflows to achieve client goals utilizing various technologies such as Tableau Prep Builder and Alteryx Designer- Develop, test, and deploy data solutions both in the cloud and on-premise to support analytic insights- Ensure data validation through the analytical process, capturing business logic through technical calculations and thoughtful data structures that balance insights and performance- Design and develop interactive visual analysis to support analytic insights that lead to data driven decision making- Support multi-day Discovery process to uncover client desires and requirements leading to statements of work- Engage with peers in robust leadership curriculum aimed at equipping and inspiring the next generation of data and technology leaders- Support additional areas of the business as needed including marketing, operations, program management and business development Show less

  • Solutions Architect

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Senior Consultant

    Feb 2023 - Apr 2024