Michelle Martin
Rotterdam,NL
Summary
HR and Project Management Professional with 6+ years of experience in international, matrixed as well as scale-up organizations, managing high-volume learning operations. Proven ability to coordinate complex programs for up to 6,000+ participants. Leveraging an Organizational Psychology lens alongside SHRM-CP and CAPM certifications, with a track record of delivering end-to-end L&D initiatives, from onboarding redesigns to enablement programs. Experienced in applying ADDIE and 70-20-10 methodologies to translate business needs into practical, interactive, and sticky learning solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Global HRBP and Generalist Intern
Unilever
2026.03 - Current
- Spearheaded Global AI learning weeks for Unilever’s Food’s business, coordinating hybrid in-person and virtual sessions for 6,000+ employees worldwide, achieving NPS of 52.
- Led talent management and succession planning initiatives, leveraging AI-powered tools to map succession pipelines and identify talent using end-of-year performance assessments.
- Provided end-to-end- HRBP support across functions: employee relations, workforce planning, and policy implementation.
- Developed and delivered strategic FTE roadmap for Unilever Foods leadership following McCormick divestiture, outlining post-sale organizational footprint.
Psychology Program Committee Member
Erasmus University
Rotterdam
2025.09 - 2026.05
- Collaborate with faculty and student representatives to analyze and evaluate courses, advise on program improvements, and enhance student experience and well-being across psychology programs.
Program Manager, GTM
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2025.02 - 2025.06
- Drove organizational change by designing trainings that translated a complex GTM framework into actionable behaviours.
- Led enablement and upskilling of cross-functional teams (product, marketing, sales), setting foundation for launches.
- Built and managed relationships with key stakeholders to drive alignment and champion adoption of GTM framework.
- Identified learning gaps and resistance points within GTM rollout to create tailored intervention strategies.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.
People Operations & Organizational Project Manager
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2022.07 - 2025.02
- Analyzed global pulse survey results to identify engagement and enablement trends and collaborated with senior leadership to design and implement targeted action plans.
- Designed and led global hybrid onboarding program, including structured check-in frameworks to improve team integration.
- Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects.
- Guided development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
Learning & Development Program Manager
THNK School of Leadership
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2020.01 - 2022.06
- Designed and delivered workshops and eLearning on design thinking, psychological safety, and effective feedback, supporting organizational learning goals.
- Handled internal administrative operations, including contract management for program management team.
- Managed learning projects end-to-end, including recruitment, onboarding, budgeting, and evaluation, ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement.
- Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to identify learning needs, align programs with strategic priorities, and develop partnerships for multinational clients.
- Collected and analyzed organizational performance data, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Trained junior team members, fostering culture of continuous learning and development.
Human Resources Assistant
Berkshire Hathaway
Raleigh, United States
2017.05 - 2017.09
- Managed personnel records, ensuring high standards of data integrity and confidentiality within HR database.
- Supported payroll administration and reporting.
- Coordinated office-wide HR administrative tasks, acting as reliable point of contact for employees and supporting operational needs of three offices.
Education
Master of Science - Work and Organisational Psychology
Erasmus University
Rotterdam, South HollandMaster of Arts - International Relations
Insitut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals
Barcelona, SpainBachelor of Arts - International Studies
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesSkills
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) (eg, SuccessFactors, Workday Learning, Cornerstone)
- Virtual Learning Tools
- Training Needs Analysis
- Learning Program Coordination
- L&D Administration
- Vendor & Facilitator Coordination
- Instructional Design (ADDIE, 70-20-10)
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Training Communication
Data Analysis & Tableau/PowerBI
Salesforce
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Dutch
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Bachata & Salsa Dancing
- Photography
- Certified Yoga Teacher
Timeline
Global HRBP and Generalist Intern
Unilever
2026.03 - Current
Psychology Program Committee Member
Erasmus University
2025.09 - 2026.05
Program Manager, GTM
Morningstar Sustainalytics
2025.02 - 2025.06
People Operations & Organizational Project Manager
Morningstar Sustainalytics
2022.07 - 2025.02
Learning & Development Program Manager
THNK School of Leadership
2020.01 - 2022.06
Human Resources Assistant
Berkshire Hathaway
2017.05 - 2017.09
Master of Science - Work and Organisational Psychology
Erasmus University
Master of Arts - International Relations
Insitut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
North Carolina State University