Raisa Babilonia
About Raisa Babilonia
Raisa Babilonia serves as the Director of Learning and Development at Takeoff Technologies, Inc., where she has implemented various programs to enhance organizational engagement and performance. With extensive experience in talent development and instructional design across multiple companies, she has a proven track record in creating effective training solutions and managing HR initiatives.
Current Role at Takeoff Technologies
Raisa Babilonia serves as the Director of Learning and Development at Takeoff Technologies, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on enhancing employee engagement and competency development. She has implemented a change management mechanism to support key business strategies and initiatives across Field and Home Office groups. Additionally, she manages vendor relations and contracts related to HR-led initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Talent Development
Prior to her current position, Raisa Babilonia held various roles in talent development and instructional design. She worked at Pier 1 as the Talent Development Manager for one year, where she focused on enhancing employee engagement. At Robin Autopilot, she served as the Director of Training and Support for nine months. Additionally, she worked at VCA Animal Hospitals as a Senior Instructional Designer for two months and at Acme Brick as a Talent Learning & Development Specialist for two months.
Educational Background
Raisa Babilonia has a diverse educational background. She studied at Manhattan College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from 2001 to 2002. She then attended Rockhurst University, completing a course in Business/Corporate Communications from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she studied at the National Restaurant Association, focusing on Food Safety Management, and achieved certification as a ServSafe Instructor and Registered ServSafe Examination Proctor from 2011 to 2017.
Competency Development Initiatives
In her professional capacity, Raisa Babilonia has led the design and development of a competency-driven leadership development program. This program aimed to increase organizational engagement and morale. She also developed a performance framework that assesses associate performance through quarterly evaluations of goal completion and competency proficiency. Furthermore, she collaborated with Field leadership to create operations training solutions for stores and Distribution Centers.
Instructional Design Experience
Raisa Babilonia has extensive experience in instructional design, having worked at Navy Federal Credit Union and 7-Eleven. At Navy Federal Credit Union, she served as an Instructional Designer for four years, while at 7-Eleven, she held the same position for eight years. During her tenure, she designed and developed new associate orientation and onboarding platforms for both Home Office and field associates, as well as SharePoint sites for various business groups.