Marilyn Walker
About Marilyn Walker
Marilyn Walker is the Training and Development Manager at Ally, with over twenty years of experience in management, specializing in customer service and sales.
Current Position at Ally
Marilyn Walker currently holds the position of Training and Development Manager at Ally. She has been in this role since 2021. In this capacity, she focuses on the enhancement and delivery of training programs, ensuring that staff across the organization develop the skills necessary to perform effectively.
Previous Role at Ally
Before becoming a Training and Development Manager, Marilyn served as the Sales Operations Manager at Ally. She worked in this role from 2016 to 2021 in the Orange County, California Area. Her responsibilities included optimizing sales operations and overseeing sales strategies to enhance productivity and performance.
Background in Sales and Training
Marilyn has an extensive background in sales and training. Between 2015 and 2016, she worked as a Sales Manager and Corporate Trainer at BlueHarbor in Aliso Viejo, CA. She also held a role as Senior Sales Account Manager at WholeCellar LLC from 2010 to 2013, covering both the USA and Canada. Additionally, Marilyn was a Store Trainer and Department Manager at Nordstrom from 1988 to 1993 in Santa Ana, Main Place Mall.
Consulting and Coaching Experience
Marilyn Walker has experience as a consultant and coach. From 2013 to 2015, she worked as a Wellness Coach in Orange County, California Area, offering wellness advice and training on a consultancy basis. She also spent two years as an Internet Marketing Consultant at The Blackwater Consulting Group in Newport Beach, CA, from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Skills
Marilyn studied at Santa Ana College where she achieved an Associate of Arts in Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Additionally, she studied Business and Human Resources at the University of California, Irvine. She brings strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Her skill set includes thriving in fast-paced environments and a creative approach to problem-solving.