Sam Schleper
About Sam Schleper
Sam Schleper is the L&D and Capability Manager at General Mills, with a background in training and education roles at Medtronic, Pace Analytical, PeopleNet, South Dakota State University, and Daktronics.
Company
Sam Schleper currently works at General Mills as the L&D and Capability Manager. General Mills is a notable global food company known for its various brands and products. As part of the Learning and Development team, Sam contributes to fostering a robust training culture and enhancing employee capabilities.
Title
Sam Schleper holds the position of L&D and Capability Manager at General Mills. In this role, Sam is responsible for developing and implementing training programs that are grounded in psychological principles and data-driven methodologies. The focus lies on creating training solutions that challenge existing assumptions and drive meaningful organizational change.
Previous Roles at Medtronic
Before joining General Mills, Sam Schleper worked at Medtronic in two capacities. Initially, Sam served as the Training and Education Specialist from 2020 to 2022. Subsequently, Sam was promoted to the Sr. Training/Education Specialist role in 2022, a position held for three months. These roles involved developing and facilitating training programs and ensuring the effectiveness and impact of these initiatives within the organization.
Educational Background
Sam Schleper studied at South Dakota State University, earning both a Master's degree (M.S.) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from 2017 to 2019 and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from 2014 to 2017. The educational background rooted in psychology provides a strong foundation for understanding and applying psychological principles in training and development roles.
Training and Development Experience
Sam Schleper has extensive experience in training and development across various organizations. Previous roles include being a Training and Development Specialist at Pace Analytical from 2019 to 2020, an MPOG Trainer at Daktronics from 2015 to 2017, and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at South Dakota State University from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, Sam worked as a Training and eLearning Intern at PeopleNet in Minnetonka, Minnesota, for two months in 2018. These roles demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering employee development and implementing effective training solutions.