Lani (Iolani) Connolly, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Charleston, Sc, Us

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Design, deliver and assess learner performance in applied leadership coursework to include undergraduate and graduate Organizational Leadership, Ethical Leadership, and Leadership in Community Engagement. Instructional modalities include traditional classroom, hybrid and fully online classes. As primary Advisor for the Masters of Science in Leadership program, work collaboratively with graduate students to create and navigate challenging and rewarding programs of study.Courses taught include: Leadership Theory and Application; Leadership in Nonprofits; Leadership for Social Impact; Principled Leadership; Leadership Ethics

Dallas, Texas, United States

Taught courses in organizational psychology/development and assessment at the graduate and undergraduate level(s). Consulted on changes to programs of study to include course modifications, addition of electives, and the development of online coursework. Assisted with research on the effectiveness of educational strategies and offerings through the SMU Center On Research and Evaluation.Courses Taught: Organizational Psychology; Program Assessment

Richardson, Texas

Advanced 10-year strategic plan to expand access to quality science and engineering outreach programs, including robotics. Served on the Engineering and Computer Science Dean’s Taskforce on Diversity and Inclusion, Southern Association of Colleges Accreditation committee, and Texas Education Agency ecosySTEM Council. In developing of a scalable/sustainable model of service delivery: • Increased participation in programs from 3,000 to 150,000+ K-12 learners annually, 85% of whom are from demographic groups underrepresented in STEM• Developed STEM Educator Certification Program• Established and operated a rotating science museum and lending library of educational materials• Built and supported a network of 75 community partners serving 155 sites throughout the state• Collaborated on over $25.5M in grants receiptsCourses Taught: Project-Based Learning, Educational Leadership, Program Development & Engagement Strategies.

Dallas (Gsnetx); San Antonio (Gsswt)

Developed and implemented plans in support all program offerings to include: science and technology, financial literacy, the arts, health/wellness and outdoor education (camp). Aligned delivery systems to client needs; instituted a framework linking key performance metrics to client impact; formed an Advisory Council; and actively engage stakeholders through ongoing discussion of the organization’s qualitative and quantitative impact. Launched first CRM system (Salesforce). Achieved: • 200% increase in member engagement• Reduction in cycle time from 2 years to 2 months for equipping program facilitators/mentors• Nationally normed, valid and reliable instruments to assess programl impact• Comprehensive set of dashboard metrics and a fully integrated business planning process• Double-digit program impact improvements in at-risk populations• Over $16.5M in grants receivedLifetime memberDuring tenure with Girl Scouts also served in capacity of Strategy Consultant, Program Director, Adult Education Manager (GSNETX- Dallas); Research Affiliate (GSRI- New York); Research Analyst/ Grant Writer (GSSWT- San Antonio). Taught courses in Leadership, Assessment, Logic Models, Safety and Risk Management.

San Antonio, Tx

Other Positions Held: Student Support Services Coordinator, Mentor- Student Engagement Staff (TRIO Program)Work with professionals from all sectors (industry, governmental and non-profit) to identify ways in which organizational and individual performance can be improved. Effectively apply and instruct others in six sigma, organizational development, instructional technology, performance support systems, knowledge management, and logic modeling in order to achieve sustainable/measurable results. Identify the support necessary for ‘at risk’ undergraduate students- first-generation, minority, and/or disabled students who must overcome many unique challenges in pursuit of college and career goals.Courses Taught: Rhetoric; Human Performance Technology.

San Antonio, Tx

Designed, developed, delivered and evaluated courses in: Business Policy and Ethics, Critical Thinking, and Process Management/Mapping to industry and governmental agency professionals on a contract basis. Serve as liaison between industry and the Continuing Education Department to assess ongoing workforce development needs.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Taught undergraduate courses in Project Management and Technical Writing.

Santa Clara, California

Directed $500M in annual expenditures related to general business goods and services including: information technology hardware and software, desktop, office supplies, network equipment, packaging, telecommunications equipment and services, consulting and temporary services, clean room and circuit boards. Collaborated with engineering staff to develop company standards for procured goods and services. Assess impacts of deregulation, analyze current and future telephony and datacom needs; negotiate high-dollar, high-impact service contracts with worldwide telecommunication providers. Delivered: •$53M reduction in Cost of Goods Sold•Migration to Y2K compliant platform•Introduction of first company-wide desktop catalog & POS ordering platform

San Ramon, Ca

Positions of Progressive Responsibility Held- Director, Process and Project Management; Quality Assurance Consultant; Network Services Manager; Supplier Quality Manager; Contract Manager Led core process re-engineering efforts for call center work processes, transition to process management methodology, and contract negotiations for network equipment. Drafted 3 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award applications for self-assessment. Steered development of deregulated wholesale call center through a stand-alone business entity which entailed creating a strategic implementation plan, creating the organizational structure; mapping all processes used to defined customer requirements, introducing new technology, and market capabilities to customers. Performed descriptive and inferential statistical analysis to inform data-driven decision making. Facilitated:· $17M in savings through improved work processes· Reduction in total cost of ownership $302M for network equipment· Decreased customer serving time and reportable incidences to public utilities commission· Increased employee satisfaction in a highly unionized environment· JD Power rating of #1 in Customer ServiceTaught courses for the Telesis Management Institute in Management and Statistical Process Control.

Houston (Johnson Space Center/Nasa)

Reviewed daily reports of production output, on-hand inventory, and product in transit. Ensured that supply met demand and all orders were filled on time, prioritizing and making adjustments as necessary. Tracked progress on long term development contracts for NASA/Airforce Space Defense programs and provided status reports to senior management. (Internship while still in college.)

Phd, Organizational Leadership

Master Of Science (Ms), Telecommunications Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management