Kathryn H.
About Kathryn H.
Kathryn H. serves as the Global Learning & Development Lead at Stepan Company, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in training and customer service, with previous roles at companies such as Wells Fargo and SurePayroll.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Kathryn H. serves as the Global Learning & Development Lead at Stepan Company, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the learning and development initiatives within the organization. Her responsibilities include designing and implementing training programs that align with the company’s strategic goals. Kathryn's work contributes to the professional growth of employees and the overall effectiveness of the workforce at Stepan Company, located in Northbrook, Illinois.
Previous Experience in Learning and Development
Prior to her current role, Kathryn H. worked at SurePayroll as a Learning Instructor from 2015 to 2018. In this capacity, she developed and delivered training programs aimed at improving employee performance. She also served as a Corporate Trainer at Dovenmuehle Mortgage from 2013 to 2015, where she facilitated training sessions for new hires and existing staff. Additionally, she held the position of Learning & Talent Management Specialist at Stepan Company for 11 months in 2019, further solidifying her expertise in the field.
Career Background in Customer Service and Finance
Kathryn H. has a diverse background in customer service and finance. She began her career as a Customer Service Representative at Heart Financial Services from 2009 to 2010. Following this role, she worked at Wells Fargo as a Loan Document Specialist and Closer from 2011 to 2013, where she was involved in processing loan documents in the Greater Chicago Area. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in financial services and customer interactions.
Educational Background
Kathryn H. holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Design & Management from Parsons School of Design. She also studied Fashion Merchandising at Harper College. Her educational journey began at William Fremd High School, where she earned her High School Diploma. This combination of education in design and business management supports her current role in learning and development.
Early Career Roles
In the early stages of her career, Kathryn H. gained experience in retail and media. She worked as a Sales Associate at Nordstrom from 2002 to 2005 and later at Bloomingdale's from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she was an Art & Photo Assistant for ELLE DECOR Magazine at Hachette Filipacchi Media in 2008. These roles contributed to her customer service skills and understanding of the retail environment.