Barbara Pitcher, Ma Email & Phone Number

Michigan, United States

I work with individuals, businesses, and nonprofits to align people, process and policy to cultivate new potential by providing consulting, coaching, training and freelance project management for small business, nonprofits, postsecondary education, and individuals focusing primarily on learning and growth.Specializing in: • Strategic planning session design and facilitation, and team building events• Leadership and professional development• Employee engagement and organizational culture• Organizational effectiveness and process improvement with emphasis on start-up projects and organizations• Change management, particularly associated with new initiatives, performance improvement and functional reorganization

Buchanan, Mi

Department head supporting daily and strategic municipal activities:• Oversee the local election process, recruit and train election workers• Maintain public records including ordinances, resolutions, personnel records• Assemble and distribute agendas, attend and take minutes at meetings of the city commission and multiple boards and committees• Administer and enhance city website and social media, manage the development of a new website

South Bend, Indiana Area

Consulted with local coalitions and partners to develop, implement and evaluate outreach, enrollment, and retention strategies in partnering school districts to fulfill the Connecting Kids to Coverage Outreach and Enrollment (CHIPRA) Grant deliverables. Developed and deliver training and coaching strategies to build individual and organizational capacity. Key Accomplishments:• Recognized for best practices by American School Health Association• Co-presenter of Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services Webinar – Back-to-School & School Based Enrollment Strategies: Tried, True & New Ideas

South Bend, In

I drove strategy, branding, marketing and process to launch and manage an Employer Resource Network covering four counties in two states. I contributed to reduced absenteeism and improved retention and productivity by assisting network participants with rapid problem resolution and connecting them to community resources.Key Accomplishments:• Finalist, Notre Dame Irish Impact Social Entrepreneurship Conference Zielsdorf Family Pitch Competition

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Promoted work readiness and improved life skills for participants in a tri-county area by providing relevant knowledge, tools and resources. Designed, developed and delivered work readiness, customer service, mentoring, and other curricula as necessary. Managed all aspects of training delivery from material preparation to scheduling and marketing. Assessed participant performance and progress, communicate with internal and external stakeholders, and maintain case notes and documentation according to CARF guidelines.Key Accomplishments:• Improved and promoted organizational capacity through leadership of development activities and community events

Developed organizational capacity, leadership capability, and accountability through assessment, training, education, coaching, and development of support systems for a Fortune 200 organization recognized among the best companies for developing leaders. Created and delivered technical and soft skills training utilizing blended learning strategies, including learning maps, e-learning, self-directed learning, active learning projects, simulation, and instructor-led training. Coached colleagues at all levels of the organization, driving development, global deployment, and analysis of annual multi-rater assessment for 3,000 leaders. Managed all aspects of design/delivery partnerships and vendor relations, including assessment, selection, contracting, curriculum design, deployment, and delivery in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Brazil, India, and China. Key Accomplishments:• Oversaw global managerial leadership curriculum design, deployment, and instruction, which resulted in year over year improvement in management skills and employee engagement survey metrics.• Launched and managed global leadership and diversity mentoring programs.• Worked in close liaison with human resources, talent acquisition, talent management, key business leaders, and subject matter experts to assess, design, and deploy development programs and interventions, ranging from small-scale functional and regional activities to large-scale global strategic initiatives.• Developing a leadership portal and online collaboration tools, which promoted knowledge management and reinforced learning objectives, building and supporting a leadership community of practice. • Managed $1.2 million budget with less than 1% deviation from forecast

Ma, Organizational Management

Graduated magna cum laude

Ba, Management & Organizational Development

Graduated magna cum laude

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