Lindsay Ball
Details
Multimedia Writing and Technical Communication
Arizona State University
2006 : 2009
Master’s Degree
Engineering Management
University of Colorado Boulder
General Motors
Cybersecurity Governance Manager
Accomplishing many goals on this newly formed team that was created to uplift the organization with specialized learning, communication, engagement, and on-time opportunities for IT professionals.
-Spearheading the design and successful launch of a new organization website, providing a touchstone for the global organization
-Skillfully delivering captivating and visually engaging organization news through various channels
-Working with executives to provide on-time critical information to the senior leadership team
-Creating and managing professional learning and development opportunities, such as cross-functional knowledge sharing; GM's core competency targets for individual contributors and leaders; and recruiting and hiring tools and techniques for managers
-Heading programs that provide global, cross-functional engagement opportunities
-Leading the organization Political Action Committee (PAC)
2022 : 2023
General Motors
Strategic Planning Partner
Achieved many goals toward expanding the learning organization within GM IT.
• IT lead/subject matter expert for new learning platform launch
• Modernized learning approaches; created curated web-based training and live virtual academies
• Spearheaded the pursuit to find new and innovative vendors that suit General Motors’ learning needs
• Re-defined boot camp programs and reduced the annual budget impact; over 1300 new college graduates completed the program in 2021
• Managed communications campaigns
Other leadership roles performed under the VP of IT :
• Implemented COVID-19 safety measures, including safe entry practices, staggered work schedules, safety training, and an on-site medical center
• Piloted auto industry-changing technologies
• Collaborated with executive staff to ensure GM is a Workplace of Choice and continues to be one of “Arizona’s Top Companies To Work For” through engagement programs
• Communications and business development lead for the Arizona IT Innovation Center
o Facility support for 1000+ employees, 140,000 sq ft
o Coordinated senior executive, media, and staff engagements and broadcasts
o Relationships with Commerce Authority, the Chandler Mayor, and Chandler Chamber of Commerce
2014 : 2022
General Motors
Project Manager, Training and Business Operations
2014 : 2014
Octo (formerly Connexta)
Lead Technical Writer
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2008 : 2014
Lockheed Martin
Lead Trainer and Technical Writer
Skills
Adobe Acrobat, Agile Methodologies, Arbortext, Business Development, Communications, Content Management, Corel Draw, Critical Thinking, Cross-functional Coordination, Desktop Publishing, DoD, Editing, Flow Charts, FrameMaker, Healthcare Industry, HTML, Instructional Design, Instructional System Design, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Learning, Learning Management, Manuals, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Online Help, PowerPoint, Presentations, Professional Communication, Project Management, Release Notes, Resume Writing, Service Manual Application (SMA), SharePoint, SnagIt, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Documentation, Systems Engineering, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Training, Training Management, Version Control, Workflow Diagrams, Writing, Written Communication
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