Debbie Marcusson, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Long Beach, California

• Spearhead and manage comprehensive organizational and system-wide development initiatives from inception to implementation.
• Provide oversight and delivery of the system-wide Learning Management System (LMS), serving approximately 35,000 employees and up to 500,000 students.
• Designed and facilitated leadership and employee growth development curricula to foster professional development.
• Assumed responsibility for monitoring production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Lead Learning Project Manager for the system-wide implementation of a new Human Resources System across twenty-three (23) campuses.
• Primary decision-maker for LMS technology enhancements and budget allocation guidelines to enhance learners' experiences.

Huntington Beach, California, United States

• Conduct workshops for organizations aimed at enhancing leadership skills, fostering cultural development, and strengthening team dynamics
• Lead Lego Serious Play workshops focused on various topics, such as re-organization, team building, goal setting, and mission and vision planning
• Deliver Situational Leadership Hybrid Workshops to organizations
• Customize workshops based on clients' needs and schedule them upon request
• Utilize various learning materials and motivational techniques to minimize learning gaps and maximize outcomes.
• Facilitate workshops for organizations in leadership, culture building, and team building

• Skillfully managed and executed organizational development initiatives for a diverse staff and faculty cohort, comprising approximately 1,500 members, while also conducting workshops for student employees.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing educational programs for all campus employees, encompassing curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Conducted leadership workshops and provided 1:1 mentoring to foster professional growth.
• Strategically organized learning resources to align with organizational objectives and goals.
• Operated as the on-campus organizational effectiveness consultant, delivering valuable insights to all departments.
• Formulated a comprehensive strategic plan outlining learning objectives and goals for the next five years.

• Oversaw learning and performance initiatives, implementing and evaluating programs for approximately 600 employees on-site and over 15,000 employees nationwide.
• Designed comprehensive curriculum and successfully executed new hire training, onboarding, technical training, soft-skills training, and various other training programs essential for operational efficiency. This effort.
• Developed and facilitated Leadership workshops, including Situational Leadership, Continuous Improvement (White Belt/Six Sigma), Culture Development (Orange Frog), and ongoing professional development programs.
• Designed a cutting-edge Leadership onboarding curriculum and effectively implemented Leadership Matters.
• Spearheaded a culture-building initiative from 2016 to 2018, resulting in heightened employee engagement, improved scores (3.8 to 4.3), and reduced employee resignations.
• Provided comprehensive analyses and actionable insights to define and drive growth across key performance indicators, enhancing brand performance.

• Pioneered the development and execution of educational programs, benefiting approximately 6,500 residents as the inaugural Extension Educator in Laughlin, NV for the University of Nevada Reno.
• Efficiently managed the University Extension Satellite office in Laughlin, NV, overseeing both community-based programs and educational initiatives.
• Skillfully synthesized, communicated, and delivered educational and community programs to citizens, utilizing a variety of settings such as classrooms, businesses, and community gatherings.
• Actively contributed to Laughlin Town Advisory Board monthly meetings, fostering community engagement and collaboration.
• Provided invaluable student support services for higher education outreach efforts within Southern Nevada.
• Collaborated with peers on curriculum enhancements, evaluating course syllabi, and refining lesson plans for community-based educational programs.

• Oversaw the day-to-day operations of non-profit social service programs encompassing a Children and Youth Homeless Shelter, an Adolescent Group Home for boys, and a Women and Children's Domestic Violence Shelter.
• Held direct managerial responsibility for staff members across all facilities, providing leadership and guidance.
• Conducted comprehensive case management for clients in collaboration with various local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as local non-profit support services.
• Ensured the implementation and adherence to local, state, and federal laws, policies, and procedures, with a focus on ongoing reporting, handling complaints, and facilitating education initiatives.
• Facilitated training sessions and developed policies and procedures for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
• Spearheaded the creation, development, and execution of on-site educational programs tailored to meet the needs of homeless children and youth.

• Directed and oversaw the supervision and management of juveniles under probation.
• Conducted thorough investigations, prepared court reports, and participated in court proceedings to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Served as the Safe Schools Officer at Mohave High School, responsible for managing an at-risk youth program aimed at fostering a secure and conducive learning environment.
• Demonstrated unwavering commitment to maintaining compliance with all applicable legal statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Applied analytical skills to conceive, design, develop, implement, and assess a behavior modification program tailored specifically for at-risk youth

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Learning Design And Technology

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum And Instruction

Bachelor'S Degree, Physical Education Teaching And Coaching