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Lindsay Bubalo

Pendleton

Summary

Experienced business professional with success in leadership, sales, strategic planning, people development, and education. Proven track record of delivering impactful results through effective team leadership and resource optimization. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and achieving exceptional outcomes. Equipped with a strong background in elementary education, adult training and education, cross-functional team collaboration, change management, and driving positive business results.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Next Level Solutions
08.2024 - Current

Provide strategy, marketing, and development consultant services for smaller organizations, aimed at ensuring success through positive customer experiences.

Elementary Teacher, 4th & 2nd Grade

Pendleton Elementary School Primary
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Created and adapted lesson plans according to students needs aligned with established curriculum plan and Indiana Standards
  • Leveraged technology to enhance instruction, drive student engagement and support hybrid learning when needed
  • Focused on relationship building with each student to support a positive learning environment
  • Implemented positive reinforcement behavior management system to ensure a positive, productive learning environment in addition to implementing daily classroom management
  • Developed and implemented weekly family communication plan to drive engagement of families and support of students
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to ensure all students learning needs were met
  • Conducted regular evaluation through observation, data analysis and written assessment of student progress
  • Implemented in-class small group or 1:1 support when needs are identified
  • Provided feedback to both students and parents of progress, opportunities, and recognition
  • Engaged the appropriate Leadership and Colleague resources to assist with behavior challenges
  • Leveraged communication and collaboration to be an active, value adding member of the 4th & 2nd Grade Teams

Substitute Teacher - Elementary Focus

South Madison School Corporation/WillSub
01.2019 - 01.2020


  • Applied developed lesson plans and achieved lesson goals
  • Provided detailed communication with Teachers to ensure continual learning for the students
  • Ensured a safe, interactive learning environment for all students implementing classroom management skills

Transition to Teaching Student & Student Teacher

Taylor University/Pendleton Elementary School Primary
01.2018 - 01.2020

Successfully completed the Transition to Teaching Program, Elementary, at Taylor University with a 3.875 GPA.


Instructional Assistant

Pendleton Elementary School Primary
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Successfully implemented tier 1,2&3 intervention leveraging educational resources provided and implementing instructional approaches that best fit the learning of the students
  • Supported classroom teachers to ensure the instructional approaches in the classroom where aligned with all students and helped support adjustments and individuals needs when needed
  • Implemented classroom management skills on large & small scale ranging from multi-class management to 1:1 interactions with student

Diabetes Care Sales Effectiveness Director

Roche Diagnostics
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • Performed the role of Senior Leader for Sales Training, Leadership Development, and Sales Operations
  • Focused on People Development & Coaching
  • Successfully lead a newly developed cross functional team of leaders and consultants focused on ensuring impactful Sales Training, Leadership Development and Sales Operations
  • Empowered and supported the Sales Effectiveness leadership team with the skills and resources to implement strong talent selection and courageous leadership
  • Created and developed industry partners to ensure effective resources were available to support a wide range of people development needs
  • Encouraged and supported career growth through promoting strong performing team members and assigning stretch opportunities for those team members who desired growth
  • Sought out as an Executive Leader advisor impacting strategic decisions for the global organization
  • Translated Vision into Strategy & Actions
  • Designed and developed organizational vision, strategy and goals as a member of a cross functional leadership team
  • Lead the successful rollout of the vision, strategy and goals to our Sales Organization ensuring a connection to their territory business
  • Lead the implementation of sales & marketing training resources and opportunities
  • Lead the alignment of sales incentive compensation aligned with achieving business goals
  • Lead the management of the continual needs assessment of our sales teams to ensure training was in alignment with performance opportunities
  • Lead the management of Diabetes Care National Sales Meeting planning, design & execution
  • Lead the management of newly created, impactful leadership development which provided a strong pipeline of sales leaders for the organization
  • Performed as sales leadership representative and project leader for organizational restructuring
  • Drove alignment with and leadership of global Sales Effectiveness efforts and resources
  • Performed as the US Diabetes Care Sales representative on global initiative teams which resulted in successful US and Canada implementation

Diabetes Care Sales Regional Business Manager

Roche Diagnostics
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Implemented successful Sales Management of the Ohio/Northern IN Diabetes Care Sales Team
  • Ensured continual focus on transformative people leadership through talent selection, coaching and development conversations and courageous leadership
  • Successfully designed and implemented new organizational structure to fit customer needs
  • Translated Vision into Strategy & Actions
  • Managed and drove focus on linkage through strategic planning and cross-functional partnerships
  • Created and continually fostered a positive team culture of accountability
  • Demonstrated share growth to align with Global Organizational Goals

Diabetes Care Sales Training & Effectiveness Manager

Roche Diagnostics
01.2008 - 12.2012
  • Successfully Lead Sales Training & Effectiveness Team
  • Demonstrated successful people leadership through talent selection, coaching and development conversations and courageous leadership
  • Provided 1:1 consultation to Leaders to support customization of development plans and prepare for coaching conversations
  • Translated Vision into Strategy & Actions
  • Drove consistency and linkage in communication and direction to the DC Sales Organization through partnering with Sales and Marketing Leadership Teams
  • Managed and drove focus on linkage through strategic planning and cross-functional partnerships
  • Implemented & drove continual Marketing training resources and opportunities
  • Managed the continual needs assessment of our Sales Teams to ensure training is in alignment with performance opportunities
  • Management of the Diabetes Care National Sales Meeting planning, design & execution
  • Implemented of 90-Day New Hire Incentive Compensation Plan which resulted in speed to competency coupled with innovative On-Boarding approach
  • Managed the Culture of Accountability role out to the DC Organization
  • Managed the design & delivery of coaching tools & job aids aligned to business priorities to ensure coaching and sales effectiveness
  • Managed cross-functional team focused on Sales Leadership University

Diabetes Care Sales Training Consultant

Roche Diagnostics
01.2005 - 12.2008
  • Analyzed, Designed, Delivered, Implemented, and Evaluated Training focused on:
  • Designed and implemented New Hire People Development & Training
  • Developed and implemented new, innovative approach to on-boarding
  • Created new hire curriculum specific to the Diabetes Care Retail Sales Team
  • Provided coaching and feedback to New Hires and Sales Managers to drive business results
  • Developed relationships with and managed Sales and Marketing stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs
  • Developed training for the Existing Sales Team
  • Executed Diabetes Care Sales Force of the Future training to support new go to market structure
  • Enhanced the entire Diabetes Care Sales Team’s selling skills through facilitation and delivery of Miller Heiman’s Strategic Selling which drove breadth & depth in accounts
  • Executed Product & Program launch training

Diabetes Care Retail Sales Specialist

Roche Diagnostics
01.2003 - 12.2005
  • Successfully managed 650 Pharmacy Accounts to drive business growth and a new Selling Organization

Diabetes Care Sales Operations Specialist

Roche Diagnostics
01.2001 - 12.2003
  • Successfully supported sales logistics by developing innovative communication vehicles and success monitoring tools to drive business growth

Education

Transition to Teaching - Elementary Focus

Taylor University

B.A. - Major Focus Area: Communications, Minor Focus Area: Interpersonal Relations

Ball State University

Skills

  • Elementary Education
  • Instructional Design
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Coaching & Development
  • Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Culture Development
  • Change Management

Certification

State of Indiana Professional Educators License, Elementary Generalist, 12/01/20

Recognition

  • Brand Steward Award
  • Sales Force of the Future Award
  • Premier Performers Club
  • Field Leadership Award

Professional Development

  • Starizon Experience Participant
  • Certified Trainer Situational Leadership
  • Participant in Roche Diagnostic Leadership Focus
  • Certified Trainer Strategic Selling
  • Conceptual Selling
  • Performance Consulting
  • Certified DISC/PIAV
  • Needs Analysis

Timeline

Owner

Next Level Solutions
08.2024 - Current

Elementary Teacher, 4th & 2nd Grade

Pendleton Elementary School Primary
01.2021 - 08.2023

Substitute Teacher - Elementary Focus

South Madison School Corporation/WillSub
01.2019 - 01.2020

Transition to Teaching Student & Student Teacher

Taylor University/Pendleton Elementary School Primary
01.2018 - 01.2020

Instructional Assistant

Pendleton Elementary School Primary
01.2018 - 01.2019

Diabetes Care Sales Effectiveness Director

Roche Diagnostics
01.2013 - 12.2017

Diabetes Care Sales Regional Business Manager

Roche Diagnostics
01.2012 - 12.2013

Diabetes Care Sales Training & Effectiveness Manager

Roche Diagnostics
01.2008 - 12.2012

Diabetes Care Sales Training Consultant

Roche Diagnostics
01.2005 - 12.2008

Diabetes Care Retail Sales Specialist

Roche Diagnostics
01.2003 - 12.2005

Diabetes Care Sales Operations Specialist

Roche Diagnostics
01.2001 - 12.2003

B.A. - Major Focus Area: Communications, Minor Focus Area: Interpersonal Relations

Ball State University

Transition to Teaching - Elementary Focus

Taylor University
Lindsay Bubalo