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Westbrook, Maine, Us

Atlanta, Us

At Social Responsibility Speaks, we believe humans have a social responsibility to care for one another, work towards a more just society, and endeavor to educate others to do the same. Our mission is to create a culture of belonging and mattering through a focus on equity, inclusion, and justice. We are committed to supporting your organization or company in weaving equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts into everything you do. In this role, I lead in person and virtual training, design engaging and interactive eLearning, and complete comprehensive data analysis to provide strategic recommendations for DEIB and culture initiatives.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

In my role within the People Operations team, I spearhead the company's learning and development strategy and initiatives. Through collaborative engagement with stakeholders, I conceptualize and deliver learning solutions that advance our company's objectives. Here's what I've accomplished in this capacity:-Led employees through a streamlined new hire and mobilization process, ensuring alignment with competencies and reducing onboarding time.-Successfully implemented a competency-based learning experience for managers to increase internal talent pipeline.-Crafted a comprehensive product training program, empowering our workforce to effectively contribute to the successful launch of new products.-Developed company-wide learning solutions by conducting internal needs assessments and leveraging various authoring tools, including Articulate 360, Camtasia, Vyond, and Canva.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

As the first learning and development staff member, I helped the organization further develop its leadership, training, and education initiatives. Using my passion for cultivating the potential of others, I designed, coordinated, and assessed leadership experiences for emerging leaders, collegiate officers, staff, and alumnae volunteers. Responsibilities & Achievements:-Developed vision and strategic direction of online and instructor-led training and leadership development using research-based and data-driven curriculum.-Implemented new online training experience, learning management system, and online resource center reaching over 2,000 participants annually and increasing engagement by 40% YOY.-Coordinated and delivered multi-day conferences for 200-800+ attendees.-Designed comprehensive leadership curriculum and onboarding programs.-Collaborated with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop online, instructor-led, and blended learning.-Catalyzed the organizaton's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Established and chaired the first Diversity and Inclusion Committee to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, education, and strategic plan.-Designed and supported risk management policy, education, and prevention resources.

Athens, Ga, Us

I led staff development initiatives for the university's 500+ employees in the Division of Student Affairs. Using the Division's strategic priorities as a guiding framework, I was able to: -Coordinate the Professional Enrichment Institute – a cohort-style staff development experience – and collaborate with departments across the Division and University System of Georgia to design and lead content sessions and strategic development plans for the cohort.-Plan division-wide development experiences for 500+ employees, including the Annual Professional Enrichment Conference, a Social Justice and Inclusion lecture, and the Visiting Practitioner address.-Facilitate the UGA Student Affairs graduate assistant hiring and selection process consisting of 200+ candidates and over 300 candidate interviews.-Develop and implement supervisory development sessions with managers to help improve the staff experience.

Clemson, Sc, Us

In this newly created position in University Housing and Dining, I directed the design and implementation of onboarding and training for 180+ undergraduate, graduate, and professional staff. Responsibilities & Achievements:-Co-instructed a leadership course using learner-focused teaching methods to teach resident assistants student development theory and application of leadership skills.-Created interactive eLearning training and development modules utilizing learning management systems Adobe Captivate and Blackboard Learn.-Utilized assessment data to improve training, enhance student-staff experience, and increase retention.-Developed collaborative relationships with campus partners to support department staff development and training in areas of Title IX, mental health, academic support, social justice, and student conduct.

Clemson, Sc, Us

In this internship, I co-chaired the 8th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference planning committee and coordinated keynote speakers and marketing efforts; designed and facilitated leadership workshops to students through the Tigers L.E.A.D. program on organizational management, vision planning, and conflict management; and co-facilitated a sustained dialogue series covering topics on social identity, power, privilege, and social justice.

Clemson, Sc, Us

In this summer internship, I facilitated academic skill-building presentations; designed and led leadership training covering listening inventories, leadership styles, motivational interviewing and learning styles for peer mentor staff; and developed a diversity, equity, and inclusion educational program to help students understand power, privilege, and social identities.

Clemson, Sc, Us

During this internship, I completed a benchmark study of peer institutions examining best practices and program opportunities related to fraternity and sorority membership education; and assisted in the design of a holistic education model encompassing membership development as a new member through graduation using student development theory and research.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

I managed on-site operations for the organization’s newest chapter at James Madison University, including oversight of $70k+ budget, recruitment, operations, training, and event management. Responsibilities & Achievements-Designed a marketing and public relations campaign that infused local demographics into the international organization’s philosophy, which led to the recruitment of over 400 women.-Facilitated the membership education and training for 182 collegians and an alumnae advisory board on organization and institutional policies, leading them to become operationally self-sufficient.-Coached 20+ officers on all chapter operations including program planning, team management, recruitment, risk management, member development, conduct, and financial management.-Planned large-scale social events and coordinated aspects like vendor negotiation, venue contracts, budget management, and risk prevention plans

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

As a Leadership Consultant, I worked autonomously to represent the international organization while providing support and training for collegiate chapters and alumnae volunteers.Responsibilities & Achievements:-Performed objective analysis with students, advisors, and university officials on chapter operations to develop direct and indirect marketing, communication, recruitment, and retention plans.-Assessed current situations to articulate vision and strategic plans for future operating models improving chapter recruitment, retention, academic success, and chapter operations.-Trained college women at 25+ institutions across the nation in leadership development, educational programming, risk management, financial management, and organization management-Contributed to task force discussions on organization development and programming as a member of the expansion presentation team.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

M.Ed, Counselor Education - Higher Education & Adult Learning