Sierra Seciureanu

Learning and Development Senior Manager

Accomplished Learning & Development Professional with extensive experience in leading large-scale talent transformation initiatives and creating programs that accelerate employee performance, optimize skill development, and strengthen organizational capability across diverse, multi-location teams. Highly committed to designing and executing comprehensive enterprise-wide learning strategies leveraging blended modalities, data-driven insights, and emerging technologies to optimize organizational capabilities, streamline processes, and deliver measurable business results for varied stakeholder groups. Recognized for driving strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders, shaping organizational culture, and implementing scalable initiatives that embed continuous learning, advance inclusion, and propel high-performance outcomes.

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Impact & Growth

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Created and deployed AI-driven learning solutions resulting in a 20% reduction in contract renewal review timelines and enhanced organizational agility.

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Reclaimed 3,000+ weekly productivity hours by architecting an enterprise-wide AI upskilling program for 1,500+ employees, saving employees an average of 2–4 hours per week.

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Fueled cost savings of $7,150 per employee by creating and trialing the "store start" onboarding program, generating an average annual savings of $10.5 million.

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Pioneered a strategic scoping framework for stakeholder requests, improving project alignment and driving a 20% increase in stakeholder satisfaction scores.

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Achieved operational cost savings of $1.2M by spearheading an immersive operational training program leveraging performance data to streamline store operations and drive measurable business results.

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Earned top learner satisfaction scores (4.9/5) by designing and delivering dynamic virtual and in-person training programs applying advanced adult learning principles.

Professional Journey

Senior Manager – Learning and Development

Verizon | Nov 2022 - Dec 2025

Demonstrated measurable impact through analytics by conducting needs assessments, measuring training ROI, and presenting insights to leadership
Strengthened the internal talent pipeline by creating and establishing a leadership curriculum that supported succession planning and prepared employees for future organizational roles
Architected a data-driven upskilling strategy for 3,500+ employees by partnering with leadership to prioritize critical skill gaps and leveraged market data to forecast future-state requirements for key job families
Propelled strategic executive decision-making by consulting with leadership to ensure learning initiatives directly supported organizational goals and business priorities
Created and implemented a streamlined intake process and dashboard for training requests, optimized prioritization based on business priorities, and managed vendor relationships and budgets

Associate Director – Learning and Development

Verizon | Feb 2019 - Nov 2022

Established a global coaching culture by architecting a trainer observation framework used by 100+ Associate Directors for ongoing performance development, resulting in a 19.5% increase in learner satisfaction
Standardized instructional quality through enterprise-wide calibration and the integration of feedback tools into Train-the-Trainer sessions and continuous development cycles
Led and developed a team of 10 geographically dispersed Senior Trainers
Championed digital transformation across 1,400 retail stores by executing a large-scale rollout of a new digital training tool and transitioning stakeholder support and training delivery to virtual
Dramatically enhanced operational efficiency by leveraging data insights to prioritize and manage hundreds of training requests annually
Pioneered a high-performance L&D culture by launching a "Culture Club" and internal upskilling programs, which led to a 14% increase in employee satisfaction scores
Created a high-volume onboarding program for 1,500+ employees annually, transitioning it from in-person to fully virtual delivery, increasing program accessibility, speed to competency, and reducing new hire churn

Senior Trainer – Learning and Development

Verizon | June 2013 - Feb 2019

Achieved operational cost savings of $1.2M by spearheading an immersive operational training program leveraging performance data to streamline store operations and drive measurable business results
Earned top learner satisfaction scores (4.9/5) by designing and delivering dynamic virtual and in-person training programs applying advanced adult learning principles
Facilitated onboarding programs that integrated new hires into company culture and accelerated speed to competency to ensure readiness for immediate operational impact
Led diversity and inclusion initiatives by launching the "Women of Wireless West" leadership program for 350 participants, which involved overseeing end-to-end content creation, delivery, and feedback analysis
Drove continuous program improvement by evaluating training effectiveness through participant feedback and performance metrics, refining content and delivery methods to maximize organizational impact

Sierra Seciureanu

Impact & Growth

Professional Journey

Senior Manager – Learning and Development

Associate Director – Learning and Development

Senior Trainer – Learning and Development

Areas of Expertise

Training & Development

Leadership & Management

Innovation & Strategy

Technical Strengths

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Photography

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