Sheila Hartwell
About Sheila Hartwell
Sheila Hartwell serves as the Director of Training Development at ACV Auctions, where she focuses on creating tailored training programs for the auction industry. With a background in business administration and extensive experience in training roles across various companies, she emphasizes experiential learning and the use of mobile technology in her training sessions.
Current Role at ACV Auctions
Sheila Hartwell serves as the Director of Training Development at ACV Auctions, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on developing training programs tailored to the unique needs of car dealers within the auction industry. Her work involves utilizing mobile technology to enhance training sessions, aligning with the company's mission to modernize auction operations. Hartwell's expertise in training large groups is evident as she has experience conducting sessions for up to 300 participants.
Previous Experience in Training Development
Before joining ACV Auctions, Sheila Hartwell accumulated extensive experience in training development across various organizations. She worked at Reynolds & Reynolds Company as a Professional Trainer from 2000 to 2007. Following that, she served as a Learning Consultant and Training Director at WorkflowOne for one year. Hartwell also held the position of Sr. Trainer at Liberty Savings Bank, FSB from 1992 to 1998, and worked as a Sr. Sales Trainer and Training Manager at Cox Automotive Inc. from 2011 to 2017.
Educational Background
Sheila Hartwell studied at Morehead State University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration for one year from 1987 to 1988. She also attended Sinclair Community College, achieving a focus in Commercial Art from 1988 to 1991. Earlier, she completed her College Prep General Education at Trotwood-Madison High School from 1984 to 1987.
Training Specializations and Methods
Sheila Hartwell specializes in experiential learning and engagement sessions, which are essential components of her training development role. She emphasizes cultivating long-term partnerships by understanding and addressing client needs within training programs. Her approach includes developing training initiatives that specifically cater to the auction industry's requirements, ensuring that participants gain relevant and practical skills.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout her career, Sheila Hartwell has held various training and development roles. After her tenure at Reynolds & Reynolds, she worked at ITS Financial Solutions as Training Director from 2008 to 2010 and at NOVA Corporation, Inc. as Sr. Supervisory Skills Trainer from 1999 to 2000. Her diverse experience across different sectors has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of training methodologies and client engagement.