Dianna Eckford M.Ed, Csm Email and Phone Number

- I coached over 2000+ Silicon Valley professionals to senior-level executives through career transitions. My expertise encompasses morale-building, job search strategies, personal branding, networking, interviewing, and negotiation skills.- I created and presented to the Silicon Valley Team on "Managing High Caseloads While Maintaining Excellent KPIs."- I am proud to have received multiple awards for my exceptional 1:1 coaching performance from the Global Leadership Development, Executive & Transition Coaching Organization. These awards include the "Service Excellence Delivery" awards in 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2017, as well as the "Quality Coach of the Year" award in 2013.

- Collected training requisites from business stakeholders, adeptly communicated needs to the Instructional Design Team and ensured alignment with business requirements and performance metrics.- Proactively collaborate to secure Subject Matter Expert resources, leveraging expertise to troubleshoot issues and drive successful outcomes- Offer proficient prioritization and resource allocation throughout periods of change while adhering to Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement and daily scrum to ensure effective execution

EVERGREEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, San Jose, CA 2003 - 2011Successfully administered learning disability assessments for culturally diverse young adults in life transition

- I have a proven track record of driving organizational development and training initiatives, exemplified by my role as the leader of a regional team of five training and development professionals. In this capacity, I designed and executed comprehensive training strategies and infrastructures for key regional sites, including San Jose, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Seattle.- One of my notable achievements was successfully launching and overseeing a complex performance management initiative tailored for Partners, Principles, Directors, and Senior Managers within the Pacific Northwest Area.- Additionally, I established and spearheaded a Tax and Audit Task Force learning & development program, resulting in a remarkable 20% reduction in firm turnover. I played a critical role as a strategic liaison for the learning & development Tax and Audit Force team, helping to shape and align our strategies with the specific learning and business needs of the Pacific Northwest Area.- I fostered strong collaboration between the learning leadership in the Pacific Northwest Area and the firm's headquarters in New York. This cross-functional synergy was instrumental in ensuring that our training and development efforts were closely aligned with the overall strategic goals of the organization, ultimately driving success and growth.

Accomplished and led the development and implementation of organizational development and learning initiatives through a regional team of four learning and development professionals. Played a pivotal role in shaping the employee communication protocol and crafting comprehensive learning programs tailored to sales, manufacturing, and customer support personnel. My contributions extended across regions, spanning California, Texas, New Jersey, and Canada.