Jason Ayran

Jason Ayran

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, Workforce Development at Saint Louis Zoo

  • Education

    • Saint Louis University - John Cook School of Business

      2008 - 2011
      Master Business Administration
    • McKendree College

      2003 - 2007
      BBA Marketing, Spanish

      Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador, Resident Assistant (RA), Rotaract, Student Government Association, IT Helpdesk Student Worker, Phi Beta Lambda,

  • Experience

    • McKendree University

      Feb 2004 - May 2007

      Intern to the Director of Communications and MarketingPromoted special events, maintained and updated web site, developed and designed promotional materials, interviewed and surveyed subjects, wrote articles for the McKendree magazine. Provided phone and face-to-face IT support for students, faculty and staff. Oversaw and administered campus policies for a floor of 30-35 residents, planned and advertised resident programs, promoted floor unity and diversity, oversaw campus residents on duty nights. Represented McKendree as a guide for prospective students and their parents during campus tours.

      • Intern

        Aug 2006 - May 2007
      • Information Technology Help Desk Representative

        Aug 2003 - May 2007
      • Resident Assistant

        Aug 2005 - May 2006
      • Student Ambassador

        Feb 2004 - May 2006
    • The Tech Connection

      May 2006 - Jul 2006
      Marketing Representative

      Constructed and presented SWOT analysis, promoted the firm, conducted market research using Likert scale survey.

    • Saint Louis University

      Aug 2007 - May 2011

      Coordinated Alumni Reunion - 3-day weekend attended by hundreds of alumni and their families. Served as liaison between alumni relations, housekeeping, grounds, public safety and catering department.Served as primary university contact for First Night St. Louis New Years celebration 2009 - a public New Year's event expressed through the arts attended by 15,000 people. Served as liaison between Grand Center, housekeeping, grounds and public safety.Served as a department representative on planning team for the Grand Opening of the Chaifetz Arena, which attracted 7,200 guests. Assisted students, faculty, staff and external clients with planning small to large scale events. Show less

      • Part time MBA Student

        Jun 2008 - May 2011
      • Event Specialist

        Aug 2007 - Mar 2011
    • The Maschhoffs

      Apr 2011 - Oct 2013

      Assist the Vice President of Human Resources and OD Performance and Technology Manager in driving and sustaining organizational development models. Ownership of performance management, talent management and applicant tracking system software. Coordinate all facets of the Undergrad Summer Internship Program. Facilitate full life cycle recruiting including sourcing, pre-screening, face to face interviews, selection, compensation negotiations, reference checks and on-boarding. Organize and conduct Targeted Selection behavioral interviews and interview training sessions for hiring managers.Assist with Vendor Management and the processing of both permanent and contract employees.

      • Human Resources Generalist

        Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
      • Human Resources Development Specialist

        Nov 2011 - Jan 2013
      • Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

        Apr 2011 - Nov 2011
    • Maschhoff Family Foods

      Oct 2013 - Apr 2016
      Organizational Leadership & Development Manager
    • Saint Louis Zoo

      Apr 2016 - now

      Develop and facilitate learning for Zoo employees and volunteers. This includes leading classroom training, creating custom online learning content, coordinating and moderating book clubs, and maintaining positive working relationships with training vendors. Partner with subject matter experts to ensure employees are compliant with safety and other zoo policies.

      • Director Of Workforce Development

        Feb 2021 - now
      • Manager, Workforce Development & Training

        Apr 2016 - Feb 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leadership Architect 101

      Korn/Ferry International powered by LOMINGER
      Apr 2012
    • VOICES 360 Feedback Interpretation & Coaching

      Korn/Ferry International powered by LOMINGER
      Apr 2012
    • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

      FranklinCovey
      Jan 2020
    • Sig Sigma Lean Professional

      Management and Strategy Institute
      Jan 2015
    • ATD Instructional Design Certificate

      SEWI-ATD - Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the Association for Talent Development
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • True Colors

      True Colors International
      Aug 2016
    • Problem Solving: PDSA

      TKMG Academy, Inc.
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Value and Waste

      TKMG Academy, Inc.
      Oct 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Change Management Specialist

      Management and Strategy Institute
      Jan 2015
    • 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity

      FranklinCovey
      Aug 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Undergrad Student Mentor

      Issued by McKendree University on Aug 2014
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