Colette Richards
About Colette Richards
Colette Richards is a Learning and Development Specialist at Ally, recognized for her contributions to virtual learning environments and business acumen enhancement.
Title
Colette Richards is a Learning and Development Specialist currently employed at Ally.
Company
Colette Richards has been working at Ally, a financial services company, since 2018. She has held various positions at the company including Executive Assistant, Audit Analyst, and Associate Specialist in Learning & Development before being promoted to her current role in 2021.
Professional Background
Colette Richards has a diverse professional background, holding multiple positions within Ally and prior experience in various administrative and educational roles. She started her career as a Campaign Assistant and Campaign Manager, later transitioning to roles such as Media Secretary and Administrative Assistant at Dearborn Public Schools and Wayne RESA. At Ally, she moved from being an Executive Assistant to Audit Analyst and then to learning and development roles.
Education and Expertise
Colette Richards achieved an Associate of Science degree from San Diego Community College after studying Selected Studies from 1988 to 1993. Before that, she attended Eastern Michigan University, and she completed her high school education in college preparatory courses at Mercy High School. Her educational background has supported her in delivering impactful learning experiences and facilitating numerous classes aimed at enhancing business acumen.
Achievements
In her role as a Learning and Development Specialist, Colette Richards delivered learning experiences to 809 learners across 53 sessions in her first year. She facilitated 22 new classes designed to enhance business acumen and was recognized for her ability to improve virtual learning environments, earning the title of 'Zoom Legend.' She was promoted within the first 8 months of her initial role in learning and development.