John Balchunas

Workforce Director at NIIMBL | The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals

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Insightful and engaging Professional skilled in the design and delivery of targeted messages, programs, and services in serving a broad base of constituents in industry, education, public policy, and workforce development. Effectively collaborates with departments and programs, business and industry, community-based organizations, and governmental agencies to connect and align individuals, agencies and organizations. Highly-skilled in publication development, industry and workforce research, and community and business partnerships. Respected project leader and program facilitator. Refined oral and written communicator, with a passion for facilitating lasting partnerships with corporate leadership, managers, and subject-matter experts. MS in Technical Communication and a 2012-2013 Aspen Institute Marano Fellow.

Communication
•Publication Management
•Audience Analysis
•Event Planning / Management

Industry / Sector-Specific Research
•Training Needs Assessment
•Labor Market Information
•Industry Growth / Trends

Partnership / Engagement
•Stakeholder Relations
•Relationship Development
•Consulting / Advising

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Experience

  • NIIMBL | The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals Graphic

    Workforce Director

    NIIMBL | The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals

    - Present 5 years 9 months

    United States

    Provide strategic and/or tactical direction regarding the education and workforce development activities for a public-private partnership dedicated to advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing innovation and workforce development. NIIMBL is one of 16 institutes in the Manufacturing USA network. Each institute focuses on a different technology, but share one common goal — to drive U.S. leadership in advanced manufacturing.

  • Assistant Director - Professional Development Programs

    Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) at NC State University

    - 8 years 2 months

    Raleigh, NC

    Oversaw, managed, and developed open enrollment and customized short courses for industry professionals at an internationally-recognized center focused on the needs of the biomanufacturing industry; includes responsibility for overall program management, business development, proposal/contract negotiation, and facilitation of curriculum development and resource planning.

  • Principal Consultant

    Willowed Consulting

    - 12 years 3 months

    Cary, NC

    Provided research, facilitation, technical writing, and guidance for individual and corporate clients focused on targeted industry analysis, workforce development, education, training, and career development; consulted with executives, professionals, technicians, and students around the world in developing a robust résumés, CVs, cover letters, and job search strategies; developed a strong referral-based business touching 500+ professionals.

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    Workforce Development Director

    North Carolina Biotechnology Center

    - 9 years 10 months

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    Technical Writer

    bioMerieux

    - 3 years

  • Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist

    Apex Bioscience

    - 2 years

Education

  • The Aspen Institute's Sector Skills Academy

    Marano Fellow

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    The Academy provides emerging leaders with an opportunity for experiential learning with practical applications for present and future work in the sector field. The Academy consists of three workshops over roughly a 12-month period that allow participants to acquire new skills, engage in peer exchange and benefit from relationships with mentors. Faculty and mentors are drawn from experienced leaders in the field of sectoral employment development. As a result of participating in the Academy…

    The Academy provides emerging leaders with an opportunity for experiential learning with practical applications for present and future work in the sector field. The Academy consists of three workshops over roughly a 12-month period that allow participants to acquire new skills, engage in peer exchange and benefit from relationships with mentors. Faculty and mentors are drawn from experienced leaders in the field of sectoral employment development. As a result of participating in the Academy, fellows are expected to apply the lessons they learn in ways that enhance their work in their chosen sector.

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    North Carolina State University

    MS Technical Communication

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    North Carolina State University

    BS Microbiology

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Publications

Projects

  • Window on the Workplace 2012

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    An assessment of the workforce needs of the biomanufacturing sector and the progress made in meeting these needs by NCBioImpact, an industry-led public/private partnership providing education and training.

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