Lavette Bobbitt, M.Ed, Shrm Cp
About Lavette Bobbitt, M.Ed, Shrm Cp
Lavette Bobbitt, M.Ed, Shrm Cp, serves as the Vice President of Employee Learning & Development at Northfield Bank, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in instructional design and extensive experience in talent development, she focuses on enhancing employee learning experiences and aligning talent initiatives with organizational goals.
Current Role at Northfield Bank
Lavette Bobbitt serves as the Vice President of Employee Learning & Development at Northfield Bank, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee learning experiences and development initiatives. Her responsibilities include providing strategic direction for talent initiatives and ensuring these align with the bank's organizational goals. Bobbitt operates from the Woodbridge, New Jersey location, contributing to the bank's commitment to employee growth and development.
Previous Experience in Employee Development
Before her current role, Lavette Bobbitt held several positions at Northfield Bank, including Assistant Vice President, HR Business Partner - Talent Development Lead, from 2020 to 2022, and HR Business Partner, Talent Management & Employee Development, from 2018 to 2020. Her experience also includes working as a Senior Learning Specialist at Prudential Financial from 2015 to 2018. Throughout her career, she has focused on structured development processes and succession planning within organizations.
Educational Background
Lavette Bobbitt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and Journalism with a focus on Public Relations from California State University, Fresno. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Design & Technology from the American College of Education between 2015 and 2017. This educational foundation supports her expertise in employee learning and development.
Career at Allstate
Lavette Bobbitt spent a significant portion of her career at Allstate, where she held various roles from 2002 to 2015. Her positions included Claims Adjuster, Customer Care Analyst, Senior Education Consultant, and Instructor. During her time at Allstate, she was known for facilitating impactful learning experiences and contributed to the development of educational programs.
Specialization in Learning Platforms
Lavette Bobbitt specializes in both traditional and virtual education platforms. Her expertise in enhancing learning operations management allows her to create effective educational experiences for employees. She is recognized for her ability to facilitate 'Light Bulb Moments' that significantly enhance employee learning and engagement.