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Harry J. Abplanalp Jr.

Kodak

Summary

Results-driven leader with a strong track record of creating training systems that improve performance across hospitality, construction, food service, and retail organizations. Specializes in scalable onboarding, frontline leadership development, and simple, effective delivery methods for in-person and digital settings. Skilled in building learning programs that align with business goals, improve employee engagement, and produce measurable results. Brings expertise in instructional design, program management, and team collaboration to create lasting impact.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Senior Trainer & Consultant

Dale Carnegie of Tennessee
10.2020 - Current
  • Delivered 1,000+ training hours to 1,800 professionals across live, virtual, and self-paced formats; maintained 96% Net Promoter Score (NPS).
  • Collaborated with 153 HR teams to align training with business goals; analyzed student outcomes/reported metrics to senor leaders; achieved 5 - 60X return on investment.
  • Led onboarding revamp for regional grocery chain; coached 155 site leaders, improved new hire retention by 58%.
  • Designed/trained 54-hour leadership course for 100+ construction leaders; reduced laborer turnover 38%.
  • Developed LMS content and microlearning videos to increase knowledge sustainment; achieved 93% adoption across sectors.
  • Partnered with a construction training team to design and deliver public speaking and presentation skills training to 1,200 safety leaders at a national leadership summit.

Director, Employee & Organizational Development

U.S. Air Force
08.2017 - 10.2020
  • Led 41-person training team supporting 12,000 employees across 26 departments.
  • Directed onboarding for 2,700 employees via a 5-day program covering benefits, finances, group dynamics, decision making, team building, and interpersonal skills.
  • Created 142 targeted development plans for underperforming teams; improved KPIs across 36 departments.
  • Piloted Air Force’s first virtual onboarding during COVID; implemented across 128 locations in 4 weeks, onboarded 30,000 employees.
  • Developed 40-hour immersive leadership course for emerging and senior leaders using experiential learning and coaching.
  • Advocated for diversity & inclusion; collaborated with organizations to develop / launch "Leading Ladies", "Minorities in Leadership", and “Generational Gaps & Differences” leadership workshops.

HR Business Partner / Chief People Officer

U.S. Air Force
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Supported professional development for 430 employees; advised on culture, DEI, and employee engagement.
  • Administered organization feedback and appraisal system, maintained 99% on-time evaluation rate.
  • Managed policy compliance, discipline, and recognition programs; helped team earn 29 major performance awards.


Director of Operations / Project Manager

U.S. Air Force
10.2012 - 08.2015
  • - Led 70 employees across two sites in a calibration and repair lab serving 8,000 annual actions.
  • - Managed $13M operating budget and $18M in technical assets.
  • - Oversaw compliance, QA, and customer service for 119 agencies; achieved 98% satisfaction and 96% QA pass rate.

Education

MBA - HR Management / Learning & Development

Columbia Southern University

BA - Human Resources Management

American Military University

Skills

  • Onboarding Program Design
  • Instructor-Led & Virtual Training Facilitation
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Organizational Leadership & Development
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Public Speaking & Presentation Coaching
  • Conflict Resolution & Crucial Conversations
  • Curriculum Development
  • Safety & Compliance Training
  • Employee Engagement
  • Training Program ROI
  • E-learning strategies

Certification

  • Dale Carnegie Certified Senior Trainer - 2025
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - 2022
  • Professional Manager Certification - 2014
  • SHRM-CP (2018 - expired)
  • PMP (2018 - expired)

Awards

Dale Carnegie “WoW” Trainer (2024) – average 98% NPS

Dale Carnegie Rookie Trainer of the Year (2022) – 100% NPS / #1 Rookie trainer in the world

USAF Professional Development Director of the Year (2019) – #1 of 35 directors

Senior Leader of the Year, Seymour Johnson AFB (2017) - #1 of 310 leaders

Timeline

Certified Senior Trainer & Consultant

Dale Carnegie of Tennessee
10.2020 - Current

Director, Employee & Organizational Development

U.S. Air Force
08.2017 - 10.2020

HR Business Partner / Chief People Officer

U.S. Air Force
08.2015 - 08.2017

Director of Operations / Project Manager

U.S. Air Force
10.2012 - 08.2015

MBA - HR Management / Learning & Development

Columbia Southern University

BA - Human Resources Management

American Military University

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