Linda Olivola, Phr
About Linda Olivola, Phr
Linda Olivola is the Associate Director, Learning Portfolio and Operations Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Company
Linda Olivola currently holds the position of Associate Director, Learning Portfolio and Operations Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb, located in Lawrenceville, NJ. Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company known for innovative approaches in the treatment of serious diseases.
Title
As Associate Director, Learning Portfolio and Operations Lead, Linda Olivola plays a pivotal role in the strategic and operational aspects of learning and development within the organization. She is responsible for managing a range of learning initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities and aligning with the company's strategic objectives.
Education and Expertise
Linda Olivola completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Education at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 1980 to 1984. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her career in learning and development, operational leadership, and change management.
Background
Linda Olivola has accumulated extensive professional experience in various capacities. At ADP, LLC, she served as a Sales Learning Instructional Designer for eight years. She worked for Ally Solutions Group as a Change Management Analyst for a brief period in 2007. Prior to that, she held the role of Training Specialist at Advogent (formerly Cardinal Health) from 2005 to 2007.
Achievements
At Bristol-Myers Squibb, Linda Olivola has been instrumental in implementing a centralized consultant model involving over 30 consultants. She forecasts and monitors budgets exceeding $20 million to guide leadership decisions. Additionally, she facilitates dialogues using Smartsheet dashboards to capture key project details and resource allocation. She also establishes vendor strategies and manages vendor relationships, including the creation and management of MSAs, SOWs, and POs. Furthermore, she led the operationalization of the R&D Transformational Change and Learning (TCL) organization, driving operational efficiencies and ensuring compliance with company processes and procedures.