Daniel Boedeker, MBA, SHRM-CP

Learning & Development Manager

Greater Orlando

About

I am a dedicated leader who is passionate about training, education, and developing teams. Early in life, I thought that I would have a career in music but quickly found that my real love wasn’t in performing but helping others learn and thrive which I have since applied to a variety of jobs and companies. I spend my days now facilitating, designing new training programs and courses, and still finding time for music outside of work. I’m a huge musical theater supporter so I love attending shows and performing when I still have the chance.

Experience

  • Learning & Development Manager at Travel + Leisure Co.
    Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  • Senior Training And Development Specialist at CareerStaff Unlimited
    Mar 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Schedules and facilitates training for CareerStaff Unlimited recruiters across all brands • Provides quality and timely training feedback to all trainees • Regulates best recruiting practices and ensure they are being used with our in-house ATS • Regularly audits job postings to make sure the most up-to-date templates are posted • Provides recruiting and sourcing support to all divisions as needed • Ensures that each office is using the best practices in recruitment and selling • Develops and maintains strong working relationships with recruiting team members and client groups • Assist in managing quality assurance across each brand • Performs other duties as requested

  • Walt Disney World (9 yrs 10 mos)
    • Entertainment Guest Experience Manager
      Jun 2018 - Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      • Implemented career development plan and conducted regular reviews for 40+ direct reports in order to increase guest service scores, improve cast/supervisor relationship, and expand overall learning and development of cast • Designed training for new supervisors to increase exposure to various areas, strategically assign trainers and continually monitor results through post-learning evaluation to make further adjustments • Created and implemented innovative and growth-minded recruitment strategies, resulting in a 50% increase in successful hires, during a period of extreme marketplace competition

    • Merchandise Guest Experience Manager
      Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Led the largest in-park merchandise location at Walt Disney World, by developing daily sales strategies, coaching cast, and altering product offerings generating, on average, $400,000 per day • Provided performance management for 50+ direct reports including issuing discipline and feedback for behavior and job performance, attending union grievances and conducting and processing terminations • Collaborated on strategic unit per transaction plan to increase sales between multiple locations which includes daily tracking of data and coaching cast resulting in a financial increase of 2.7% in 6 weeks

    • Merchandise Coordinator
      Dec 2014 - Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      • Lead the daily operation of Walt Disney World’s flagship retail location with a Cast of 600+ • Proven multi-tasking ability by resolving Cast concerns, providing courteous Guest service, and managing inventory of thousands of different merchandise items • Generate as much as $500,000+ in revenue a day by maximizing stock on the sales floor, coaching Cast to provide exceptional Guest service, and managing the operation in CDS

  • Visual Caption Head at Lake Minneola High School
    2012 - 2013 · 1 yr

    • Instructed full band in visual and music techniques. • Developed new exercises and methods for band of 60+ students. • Partner with director and other staff to create effects to enhance show themes