Serving talent development professionals in Greater Akron-Canton and surrounding areas.
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Dear Members,
The year is flying by! I can't believe we are already nearing the end of summer! Coming into the latter months of the year, I'd like to take this opportunity to reflect on the incredible strength of our community and the vital role each of you play in our chapter’s success. Our organization thrives because of the collective energy, passion, and commitment of our members. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the industry, your involvement is what makes our chapter vibrant and impactful.
I enjoy seeing each of you at our chapter events, and there are even more ways to get involved and make the most of your membership. Each contribution, no matter how small, helps us grow. From joining a committee to sharing your expertise in a workshop to simply connecting with fellow members, your participation is invaluable. These are more than just opportunities to give back; they are chances to build relationships, develop new skills, and help shape the future of our profession.
In the next few months our board members and volunteers will be forming a Nomination Committee that performs outreach seeking to fill board positions and thus ensure the future success of our chapter. I encourage you to take a moment to consider if you can be more involved in our chapter. If you have an interest in the Nomination Committee, petitioning for election to a Board position, or just learning more about volunteer opportunities, please reach out to me directly at cvatdpresident@gmail.com.
Your unique experiences and perspectives are exactly what we need to continue pushing boundaries and achieving our goals. Together, we can create an even stronger community that supports each other’s growth and success. I wish each of you a wonderful remainder of 2024 and hope that it brings you connection, collaboration, and many accomplishments.
Together in learning,
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Jessica Schemrich, President |
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We need your insight, wisdom, and opinions!
Share your feedback regarding our chapter, events, and membership benefits with our annual member survey. Thank you in advance for your honest, candid, and invaluable feedback which helps mold the future of our programming and membership benefits!
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Hurry! The survey will close this Friday, September 13!
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Click on the images below to learn more about these upcoming events:
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Save the Date for CVATD's Annual Holiday Party!
Tuesday, December 3rd
Burntwood Tavern, Brecksville Rd
More info – including the time of the event – to come! |
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What Is ATD Sell?
SELL brings together sales training and enablement practitioners who are focused on developing the capabilities and skills of their organization’s salesforce. Join ATD October 28–30, 2024, in Alexandria, Virginia.
Who Should Attend?
- Sales enablement professionals
- Sales trainers
- Directors and instructional designers
- Vendors, consultants, and coaches who support sales development
- Anyone with a role focused on developing salespeople
Why Attend?
- Assess your sales team’s skills and needs
- Learn to diagnose opportunities and develop talent
- Discuss everyday challenges and identify potential solutions
- Measure the effectiveness of your sales training and enablement efforts
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New Members:
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Russell BowskyMarsha HarrisDerek HasselbuschDawn KearnsKimberly Weiss*
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* Denotes ATD Power Members
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Derek Hasselbusch
Derek Hasselbusch has worked at Dell for the past 13 years, starting 9 days after I graduated from Ohio University as an Instructional Designer in Global Sales L&D. Derek currently works on the Dell AI curriculum. This keeps him on his toes, as the AI space is ever-changing but he finds the work to be critical. He also leads a team to upskill their Instructional Designers on topics that help improve design skills, such as video editing, Adobe tools, utilizing AI tools to speed development, storytelling, etc.
Derek enjoys problem solving with stakeholders and SMEs to find the best strategy and delivery to enable sellers. He recently won the top design award for a project that was a part of the annual sales kickoff event, where sellers explore the latest messaging and priorities for the year. He is located in Twinsburg and has been working remotely for about 10 years, which really helps since he has two daughters, ages 4 and 6.
How long have you been an ATD member? How long have you been in the talent and development industry?
I have been an ATD member since 2019, when I was looking to network with other L&D professionals and stay up to date on industry trends and technology. I was the VP of Marketing for the Greater Cleveland chapter during that time. It was a great time to get connected as 2020 came, and having a support system helped when we had to pivot to virtual trainings and having people to bounce ideas off of and ask advice was critical during a tough time.
What is your favorite part about fall in Ohio?
The food! Chili, clam bakes, crock pot meals, pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice coffee.
Why did you join CVATD?
I joined CVATD because I want to stay up to date on the latest trends and technology in the L&D space, but I also would like to network with local L&D professionals in the NEO region. The CV chapter looked to have a wide array of ongoing and different types of events, both in-person and virtual that fits my need from an topics area and logistics standpoint.
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Kim Weiss
Kimberly began her career in the financial industry in 1984. She worked at several retail locations of Key Bank, JP Morgan Chase, and Consumers National Bank, where she currently has 24 years of tenure. In 2013, she earned her Series 6 & 7 along with her Insurance License where she worked in the investment division of Consumers. This led to the realization that her passions fell into the education of clients and staff. Kim transitioned into the newly created position of the Corporate Learning Specialist and was named Vice President/People Development Officer in 2023. She works diligently to empower staff and new hires and to help them to be knowledgeable and confident in their current roles and elevate them to the next level. As a dedicated Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD TM), her interests lie in customer service and education. She specializes in creating curriculum, working on project teams, and facilitating.
Kim joined Rotary in 2002, currently serves as the District 6650 Governor Elect, and sits on the Minerva Rotary Board. She was a past president of the East Canton Rotary, the Minerva Rotary, and past Assistant District 6650 Governor for 4 terms. The Ohio native and Stark State Alumni lives in Minerva with her husband Dan and two children, Nicole and Danny. When she’s not working, she enjoys traveling, attending church, and helping in the community.
How long have you been an ATD member? How long have you been in the talent and development industry?
I have been an ATD member since July 21, 2016, and have been in this profession since March of 2016.
What is your favorite part about fall in Ohio?
My favorite part of fall in the Ohio are the colors, pumpkins and sunflowers of the season.
Why did you join CVATD?
I joined CVATD to be connected to local, like-minded people who want to help others.
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Thank you to all of our sponsors. We appreciate your partnership! |
ADVOCATE SPONSOR
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SUPPORTER SPONSOR
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IN-KIND SPONSOR
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The Cuyahoga Valley Chapter of ATD provides a variety of opportunities for businesses to reach Talent Development professionals from the Akron/Canton (and beyond) region of Ohio. Through our sponsorship program, we aim to create "Win-Win-Win" solutions for our sponsors, chapter, and membership.
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ABOUTThe Cuyahoga Valley Association of Talent Development (CVATD) is a professional organization that can help you meet other professionals in your area of expertise, develop skills through a full calendar of learning activities and expand leadership skills through volunteer opportunities. |
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MEMBER BENEFITSCVATD offers our members upskilling webinars, in-person and online workshops, Lunch and Learn events, as well as Special Interest Group meetings. Visit our website at cvatd.org for program information and to access Members-Only content, like our membership directory, virtual meeting recordings and program handouts. |
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2024 Officers and Board of Directors
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President:
Jess Schemrich
Past President:
Amy Salapski
Secretary:
Brad Babcock
Treasurer:
Amy Edmonds Programming:
Stephanie Markovic
Janet Kendall White
Membership:
Allana Bowman
Amy Browne
Marketing and Communications:
Jennifer Grimes
Kate Graham
Technology:
Michele Miner
Cindy DiLauro |
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