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Nashville, Tn, Us

Responsible for ensuring InsideTrack’s learning programs are successfully serving the learning needs of partners and staff, while also meeting accreditation standards as outlined by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training. Uses knowledge of learning design, human-centered design, and adult learning theory to create and deliver training to clients and internal staff. Ensures timely and successful completion of the team’s learning initiatives. Administers web-based learner and employee resources, including learner portals, digital badging platform, and team Drive to ensure assets are accessible and up-to-date.-Led successful organizational effort to achieve accreditation by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This included creating policies procedures to align InsideTrack’s L&D functions to the standards set forth by IACET-Planned and executed InsideTrack's annual Month of Learning professional development program since 2022-Redesigned core training and certification offerings to comply with rigorous standard and allow for better assessment of learning outcomes-Planned and facilitated training programs on variety of topics related to coaching skills, professional development, and leadership development including InsideTrack’s certification programs: InsideTrack Coaching Certification, InsideTrack Coaching Trainer Certification, InsideTrack Coaching Developer Certification, and Coaching Powered Leadership-Created new "micro-credential" training offerings to meet client needs for accessible training solutions.

Designed and delivered training to clients and internal staff. Ensured timely and successful completion of the team’s learning initiatives.-Drove the creation, launch, and execution of the InsideTrack Trainer Network - a network that offers development and social learning opportunities for clients certified to train on InsideTrack methodology-Project managed overhaul of InsideTrack’s core training materials to reflect diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices-Created multiple skills-based certification programs for internal and client stakeholdersSelected to participate in InsideTrack’s inaugural leadership development program

Trained colleagues and clients on skills and strategies to improve outcomes for their students and their institutions. Training topics included coaching skills, change management, staff development, strategy, and software systems usage.Developed new learning programs, managed L&D projects, and managed team information resources.

-Actively coached a dynamic roster of 600+ adult learners toward developing the knowledge, skills, and beliefs for successfully enrolling in and completing higher education programs-Built trusting relationships with a diverse learner population by delivering personalized, constructive, engaging, motivating, and informative coaching sessions-Coached students on taking action to achieve their academic and career goals by assessing values, goals, needs and obstacles-Trained internal team members and client staff on coaching skills-Analyzed team’s workflow and identified and implemented changes in the way we used our CRM to improve our effectiveness and deliver better results for our clients-Improved information management system for multiple teams’ cloud-based reference library-Performed duties in parallel role as Lead Trainer in addition to coaching duties from May 2019-August 2020.

Planned and executed all aspects of residence life for a small, private fine arts college, including social programming, student leadership development, logistics, and policy enforcement-Collaborated with the Facilities team to ensure that all housing facilities are well-maintained and meet safety standards-Collaborated with student affairs team team to develop and implement initiatives that promoted a strong sense of community and belonging on campus-Managed the selection, training, and supervision of resident assistants to ensure they were equipped to support and engage with students in residential housing

Nashville

Assisted Office of Arts and Creative Engagement (now Arts and Campus Events) with day-to-day operations including event management, promotion, and program assessment. Coordinated cultural programming and service projects for a residential learning community Engagement

Assisted with projects and new student/parent programs under the leadership of the Director of Student Activities.• Developed a comprehensive model (including logistics, programming, digital and print marketing, and promotions) for a new game day student tailgating experience• Created student organization leadership training modules on the topics of risk management and financial management.

Performed essential tasks related to garden and landscape maintenanceHeld primary responsibility for the maintenance of three distinct gardensAssisted horticulturalist and other gardeners as necessary

Masters Of Education, Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, History

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society), Towering Traditions (New Student Orientation leaders), Writer for Fall.

Bachelor Of Science, Audio Engineering Technology