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Develop and implement PR strategies to enhance ILA's visibility.Drive membership growth through targeted campaigns.Foster a dynamic, engaged community of listening professionals.Collaborate closely with ILA leadership, members and external partners.Promotes the importance of listening across numerous social media channels.

In an online, synchronous format, teach Public Relations Writing (focusing on owned media) to Belmont University students.

Developed and teach a new online, asynchronous course for all new public relations majors and minors. Class size varies between 40-90.Facilitated the capstone course for the Public Relations major, Public Relations Campaigns.Taught Public Relations Foundations in an engaging online format to 60 learners.

In an online, synchronous format, teach Strategic Public Relations and Strategic Planning & Cases to U of Oregon juniors and seniors.

In an online, adult, accelerated format, facilitated communication and business courses. Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, discussions and examinations. Provided coaching and feedback in a timely manner on student progress.Developed new online, interactive courses for Organizational Behavior, Principles of Public Speaking and International Management.Served as the primary or secondary faculty member for the following courses: Organizational Behavior, Principles of Public Speaking, Business Communication, Training & Development, Leadership Skills, International Management, Business Ethics, Principles of Management and Internet Marketing.Honored as one of five faculty members chosen by Ashworth College as 2018 Elite Faculty.

Played a key role in leading and supporting organizational development, leadership development, employee engagement and development, and performance measurement programs. In doing so, created strong relationships throughout the business and championed learning efforts while cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. Created positive change by capitalizing on developmental training, career management, and workforce diversity efforts that were in alignment with Core BTS’ strategic plan.Led the company’s 24-member Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force. Designed a DE&I pulse check survey, which was deployed to the company’s 850 team members. Based on survey results, created relevant training and other learning opportunities, and made recommendations for 2023. Designed a leadership development program, presented via Teams to leaders across the country. Managed the $100,000+ professional development budget.Scheduled and administered compliance training for all team members, with topics including anti-harassment and discrimination, ethics & code of conduct, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), diversity & inclusion, and managed security awareness. Revamped the orientation program, now called CORiEntation, a two-day virtual learning event for all new hires in the company.Implemented a new learning management system for the company, at a 75% cost reduction from the previous one.

Defined, developed and implemented learning strategy, documentation and training materials for Shiloh's suite of SaaS products.Developed & implemented employee lifecycle process (Recruitment, Onboarding, Development, Retention, and Exit or Separation).Created elearning opportunities for customers using Adobe Captivate, Screencast-O-Matic and TalentLMS.Designed and published promotional videos.Developed code of conduct and employee manual.Provided resources for leaders for HR-related matters.Assisted employees with finding cost-effective technical educational materials to help them grow in their roles.Managed security awareness training using Know Be4.

In an online, adult, accelerated format, facilitated communication courses. Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, discussions and examinations. Provided coaching and feedback in a timely manner on student progress.

Planned, organized and directed all technical training provided to internal and external customers to ensure highly satisfied customers and highly knowledgeable teams capable of meeting and exceeding short- and long-term organizational objectives using the company’s SaaS software.Designed and implemented learning opportunities — using accelerated, blended and creative learning techniques.Developed highly interactive elearning for the company’s software using Adobe Captivate, published on the Litmos (learning management system) platform, earning the first prize award for Technical Leadership Exchange’s Most Innovative Idea Award by Software Paradigms International.Ensured that all internal employees and external customers received timely and accurate training on all new products, and continuing education on existing products.Prepared, edited and managed documentation related to the company's ISO 27001 (information security) certification process.Selected, designed and implemented both a learning management system and a knowledgebase for the company, decreasing training and support costs by approximately $75,000 a year.

In an adult, accelerated format, developed and taught courses in the areas of leadership, team development and change management.

Taught Business Communication in JBU's undergraduate degree completion program in organizational management.

Developed and taught college-level courses including Social Media for Public Relations; Public Relations Applications; Corporate Public Relations; Writing for Public Relations & Advertising; Journalism; and Honors Speaking & Writing. Taught classes online, face-to-face and hybrid/blended.Syllabi can be found at http://www.scribd.com/collections/3422791/Spring-2012-SyllabiParticipated on the Faculty Development Committee, 2010-2012.

Taught courses in all facets of Public Relations (Corporate PR, PR Research, PR Writing, PR Publications and Introduction to PR) and Public Speaking.Developed and implemented lesson plans, highly interactive learning experiences, lectures and examinations. Utilized available technology including GeorgiaVIEW / Blackboard, blogging and podcasting when it added to the learning experience for the students.Counseled students in educational, professional and personal matters.

Developed three career-related CDs with WinWay Corporation (WinWay Resume®, WinWay Job Interview® and WinWay PayRaise®), including writing all video scripts, providing content for CD, and serving as on-screen video talent. The job interview preparation software program incorporated comprehensive strategy and more than 200 questions, hints and sample answers.Created a Microsoft Network and World Wide Web presence for a software company, including writing the HTML code and promoting the product offerings in a variety of media.

Presented in-services on adult learning theory and practice to all Adult Education faculty for Concordia University Wisconsin at seven of its national conferences.Mentored new faculty members.In an adult, accelerated format, taught courses in the areas of Training & Development, Leadership Communication, Public Speaking, Organizational Communication, Computer Communication, Human Resource Management, and Integrative Project.Developed workbooks for several courses.Counseled students in educational, professional and personal matters.

Analyzed business and strategic plans to identify learning needs. Consulted with leaders and HR Business Consultants regarding group and organizational learning opportunities using needs assessment, design, development, and deployment of key curriculum and learning solutions.Designed and coordinated Lean (Manufacturing) learning opportunities; deeply involved in Lean deployment, especially change management strategies.Spearheaded diversity learning initiatives, including designing, developing and training Managing & Valuing Diversity and Diversity in Action, and serving as Diversity Learning Liaison to the Diversity Council.Coordinated all formal leadership development for the holding company; designed, developed, and facilitated several modules, including the kick-off and capstone modules.Managed budget of approximately $750,000 annually.

Developed public relations and marketing materials for electronic and print distribution.Coordinated all user conferences, including communication with relevant publics, creating conference booklets and presentations, and serving as liaison between MSI and conference centers.Managed corporate website (http://www.mountainsystems.com).Consistently evaluated training and documentation to ensure MSI met customer needs.Ensured that remote MSI sites around the globe were included in all relevant internal communications.

Consulted with internal clients to determine their training needs and priorities.Designed and implemented learning opportunities — using accelerated and creative learning techniques — for all levels of the company, including a comprehensive, week-long Leadership Orientation program for new hires.Led eight teammates, including Training & Development Specialists, Graphic Designers and Secretaries.Served as personal PC Consultant to Executive Vice President.

Led a team of 15 Management Information Services professionals and managed a budget of $1.5 million annually. Served as liaison between MIS and business sectors, traveling nationally supporting MIS initiatives.Managed the development of a comprehensive six-week New Hire course for recent college graduates just joining the workforce.Selected and negotiated with training vendors including CompuWare, Productivity Point and Executrain.