Lewis Howell

Experience

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  Killeen ISD

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2016

  ★ I oversaw the administration of assessments across 50 campuses, ensuring accurate and timely testing for 40,000 students annually while maintaining full compliance with all regulatory requirements. Leading a team of over 50 testing coordinators, I provided clear guidance and support to ensure strict adherence to standardized testing protocols, which resulted in consistently high levels of accuracy and integrity across all assessments.★ I also developed detailed reports on assessment outcomes that played a crucial role in board meetings, public communications, and media coverage. These reports effectively communicated key data and insights to stakeholders, enhancing the institution’s transparency and boosting its reputation. Show less

  • Assessment Coordinator

    Jun 2009 - Aug 2016

  • High School Teacher

    Aug 2006 - Jun 2009
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  Vantedge Medical

  Mar 2017 - now

  ★ In my role, I collaborated with production teams and senior executives, conducting needs assessments and designing tailored training programs to align with business goals and boost workforce capabilities. One of my key contributions was developing and presenting high-impact training performance reports to the C-suite. These reports highlighted strategic outcomes and ROI, playing a significant role in business negotiations and investment decisions.★ I also took the lead in creating and distributing essential professional communications, such as employee handbooks, newsletters, acquisition announcements, and event details, ensuring clear and consistent messaging across the company.★ In addition to my training responsibilities, I handled a wide range of HR functions as part of a small team, supporting the company as it grew from 350 employees at one location to over 1,000 employees across nine sites. This included dispute resolution, staffing, payroll, and job description alignment. I also played a key role in the transition from outdated systems to more advanced platforms like UKG HRIS, Cornerstone LMS, and ETQ quality software, which significantly improved efficiency and employee engagement.★ I played a pivotal role in integrating HR and quality systems during acquisitions to ensure compliance with legal and ISO standards, consistently meeting the expectations of high-profile customers like Google, Amazon, and Intuitive Surgical.★ To address critical labor shortages, I launched innovative training programs, securing external funding and resources that reduced hiring gaps by 30%. I also built and led a high-performing training team of six, managing over 20,000 training sessions annually. My efforts led to a 95%+ completion rate and boosted employee proficiency.★ Additionally, I was responsible for generating detailed audit reports to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO standards and customer-specific audits, consistently meeting or exceeding requirements. Show less

  • Training Manager and HR Specialist

    Sept 2017 - now

  • Human Resources Specialist

    Mar 2017 - Sept 2017