Orlando K Gafford, M.S., Prosci

Orlando K Gafford, M.S., Prosci

Cypress, Texas, United States
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Organizational change leader with a focus on technology implementations. Over 15 years'…

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Experience

  • Gafford Consulting Graphic

    Gafford Consulting

    Houston, Texas, United States

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    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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    Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Education

  • University of Louisville Graphic

    University of Louisville

    Masters in Human Resources and Organization Development with a concentration in Workplace Learning and Performance educates professionals who lead workforce performance, development, and learning. Through the program, you can develop skills by exploring cutting-edge concepts and designing hands-on projects related to Human Resource Development, Training, and Development, Organization Development, Instructional Design and Technology, Workforce Development.

  • The Leadership and Organizational Development track of the Bachelors of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning is designed for professionals seeking to develop skills in leadership and knowledge for improving organizational and employee effectiveness related to productivity, work satisfaction, morale and/or quality of work life.

  • Students in this degree program are prepared for roles in areas such as news, television, film, public relations, advertising, organizational communication, graphic communications, health communication, and web and multimedia production and design.

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Projects

  • Unity

    Worked with the business facing leaders on ongoing implementations of several SAP system upgrades and improvements. My responsibilities included scheduling, gate meetings, communication and securing team resources to fulfill the production requirements for the workflow.

  • SMART Room Upgrade

    I led the efforts to purchase and implement SMART components into the corporate office in Lake Forest IL. My efforts included creating and selling the business case, sourcing the smart components, partnering with real estate, partnering with building maintenance, creating a floor plan and supervising the implementation of the new components in two of the corporate training rooms. After the conclusion of the construction, I led the training and business communication efforts to inform all…

    I led the efforts to purchase and implement SMART components into the corporate office in Lake Forest IL. My efforts included creating and selling the business case, sourcing the smart components, partnering with real estate, partnering with building maintenance, creating a floor plan and supervising the implementation of the new components in two of the corporate training rooms. After the conclusion of the construction, I led the training and business communication efforts to inform all parties about the new capabilities.

  • Arden Hills Branch Remodels

    I led the construction design and implementation efforts for two sales branch remodels for the Minneapolis Market. My responsibilities included scheduling, material management, staffing, customer outreach, budgeting and ongoing communication with the stakeholders.

  • ASAP - SAP Upgrade

    I worked on an team that put together a power user and key user structure for the SD and PM implementation of SAP throughout the organization. I developed and delivered training modules throughout the Sales, Distribution and Plant Maintenance businesses.

  • Market Branch Expansion

    I led the creation of three new sales branches in the Little Rock AR market for Pier One Imports. As the District Manager my responsibilities were site selection, contract negotiations, local government approval, merchandising, staffing, retrofitting and communication.

  • Howard University MBA Honors Green Initiative Course

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    I developed an honors program for the Howard University MBA students that combined community outreach, business acumen and project management. The students were asked to develop and implement an idea that would result in a greater understanding of Green practices by the businesses in the Greater Washington DC area. Grainger partnered with Ford and several local employers to finance a scholarship reward for this program.

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