Beau Gilbert, M.Ed., Csm Email & Phone Number

Merit America is a nonprofit organization that is closing the opportunity gap at scale by preparing talented workers in low-wage roles for well-paying careers - breaking the cycle of poverty, and building a new pathway to the middle class for tens of millions of Americans.

Oregon City, Oregon, United States

Developed skill-based professional development workshops on LGBTQ+ and gender-inclusive topics for new and experienced faculty, incorporating role-play and reflection-based activities, and deliverables such as slide decks, additional reading documents, and sample templates for independent practiceFacilitated 2-3 virtual, synchronous 2-hour presentations each academic quarter and moderated small (2-6 breakout room participants) and large (25-50 participants) group discussionsCollaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) across academic departments that align with the industry of the primary workshop audience, such as co-creating gender-inclusive training for faculty within the health industryEvaluated workshop offerings with the Kirkpatrick model through pre- and post-workshop surveys and follow-up 1-on-1 discussions with participants, which has resulted in 100% of workshop participants incorporating one or more of the learning outcomes into their workplace

Oregon City, Oregon, United States

Designed and facilitated 1-2 custom instructor-led and eLearning courses each quarter with 25 students each on college success topics such as time management, organization, communication, cultural competency, and collaborationTaught courses with flexibility between in-person and online modalities through utilization of Moodle LMS in synchronous, hybrid, and asynchronous schedule formatsImproved course content and programs through departmental committees and quarterly team retreats, which incorporated professional development opportunities and learner feedback to ensure learner-centered instructional design strategiesCommunicated efficiently with learners, including:-In person through weekly check-ins and exit tickets to keep them consistently engaged-Via email and through the LMS gradebook at two midpoints of the class to make sure they had accurate awareness of their progress and to offer constructive feedback on areas of growthAssessed learner skills and understanding of course content through weekly summative assessments, such as reflective writing and group discussions, and formative assessments, including quizzes and pre- and post-class surveys

Oregon City, Oregon

Facilitated 1-on-1 and group training, mentoring, and feedback for part-time and volunteer staff on topics such as onboarding, customer service, shared leadership, time management, event planning, and prioritizationCoordinated annual trainings, orientations, events, and activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion for the organization, such as:-Bystander intervention training-Increasing cultural humility-Pronoun awareness-Celebrations for cultural heritage monthsOrganized and assigned daily project workflow and tasks to 5 part-time employees, including supervision and evaluation of their work, lead weekly 2-hour team meetings and weekly 30-minute 1-on-1 check-insReviewed student staff applications and conducted interviewsImproved hiring practices and interview process to be inclusive and equitable for underrepresented applicant populations

Clackamas, Oregon

Evaluated student staff applications and conducted interviewsOnboard and trained 50+ part-time student staff to provide quality customer serviceDesigned and lead 2-day trainings each quarter for part-time staff that incorporated role-play and scenario-based activities to improve teamwork, communication, and cultural competencyOrganized and assigned daily project workflow and tasks to part-time staff, ensuring complete coverage of department needs and responsibilities each weekConducted quarterly work evaluations and provided constructive feedback to part-time staff to guarantee employee satisfaction and desired growth opportunities are properly identified

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Owned the design and implementation of instruction and deliverables for college success and career guidance courses that cover topics such as effective communication, note taking, reading, time management, introduction to career exploration, interviewing, and networkingTaught 2-3 synchronous classes each quarter via Zoom while leveraging D2L Brightspace LMS for pre-recorded videos, class activity worksheets, weekly assignment schedules, attendance and grade tracking, and instructor announcementsFacilitated weekly 30-minute 1-on-1 tutoring sessions to help learners with problem solving, time management, and critical thinkingCollaborated with other instructors to assess and redesign inherited departmental learning outcomes based on learner feedback and industry trends to assure exceptional learner experience

Portland, Oregon Area

Portland, Oregon

Graduate Certificate, Student Affairs In Higher Education, 4.0 Gpa

Master Of Science - Ms, Educational Leadership And Policy: Leadership For Sustainability Education, 3.96 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Student Fellow for the Institute for Sustainable Solutions (Sept 2017-June 2019); SALP Advisory Committee (Sept.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Fisheries And Wildlife Sciences,College Of Agricultural Sciences, 3.05 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Fisheries and Wildlife Mentorship Program (March 2015 - June 2016): Gained exposure to research principles.

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Cross-Country, Concert Choir, National Honors Society, KEY Club, School Newspaper