Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change.”At Taproot, we believe that the power of change truly does belong in the power of training and education. Learning is how we grow, develop, and become better people. When we create opportunities where people can participate, and experience that moment where an idea becomes an action, when conviction becomes change, and when doubt becomes confidence, that is when we begin to transform the… Show more Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change.”At Taproot, we believe that the power of change truly does belong in the power of training and education. Learning is how we grow, develop, and become better people. When we create opportunities where people can participate, and experience that moment where an idea becomes an action, when conviction becomes change, and when doubt becomes confidence, that is when we begin to transform the world.We believe that education creates opportunities for individuals to deepen their knowledge and sprout new ideas for growth and change – just like a complex flowering plant or taproot system. One that sprouts deeper into the earth as it takes root and grows while at the same time it stretches upwards towards the sun sprouting new flowers of beauty. We strive not only to help employees, but members of our communities at large to find opportunities for professional and personal growth and connection that inspires deep rooted development and transformation while at the same time inspiring a long-lasting desire and thirst for knowledge and an everlasting reach for education that creates change not just for the individual but for our global community. Show less

As a partner of AllenComm, we work together to provide project management, performance consulting, and instructional design services for AllenComm's Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 clientele.

As a partner of ELB Learning, we work together to provide project management and instructional design services for ELB Learning clients.

• Created and continuously update content for two classes (using Story Telling in Training and working with Subject Matter Experts) in the University of Utah's Continuing Education in Instructional Design certificate program• Facilitate Instructional Design classes whenever the program is offered (typically fall and spring semester)

• Established hybrid/remote (initially in-person) Learning & Development team that supported the creation of the majority of learning materials needed including, but not limited to, sales, compliance, leadership, diversity, new loan products, software, new hire, etc.• Prioritized and assisted team in balancing over 100 projects annually, resulting in nearly 1000 deliverables (eLearning, video, PowerPoint, ILT, virtual instruction, SharePoint pages, job aids, etc.) • Partnered and… Show more • Established hybrid/remote (initially in-person) Learning & Development team that supported the creation of the majority of learning materials needed including, but not limited to, sales, compliance, leadership, diversity, new loan products, software, new hire, etc.• Prioritized and assisted team in balancing over 100 projects annually, resulting in nearly 1000 deliverables (eLearning, video, PowerPoint, ILT, virtual instruction, SharePoint pages, job aids, etc.) • Partnered and developed relationships with stakeholders across all areas and ensured team delivered on time, maintained our reputation of excellence, and pushed for performance change rather than check-the-box training results• Worked with Project Management Office to align with core company initiatives, set priorities for year, then balanced project portfolio accordingly• Continuously evaluated team morale, budget, meeting formats, etc., to ensure effectiveness and efficiencies and adjusted as needed• Responsible for LMS (200+ courses) and company knowledge base (700+ articles) Show less

• Created award-winning designs for Morgan Stanley, Corporate Executive Board (CEB), and Perinatal Quality Foundation (PQF)• Designed for companies such as HP, Republic Services, CVS, AIG, Deloitte, and Land O' Lakes• Developed and executed creative, instructionally sound, training curriculums within aggressive timelines and project budgets ranging from $50K - $2.5M• Created and documented (40-100 pages) client facing design strategy recommendations that guided production and… Show more • Created award-winning designs for Morgan Stanley, Corporate Executive Board (CEB), and Perinatal Quality Foundation (PQF)• Designed for companies such as HP, Republic Services, CVS, AIG, Deloitte, and Land O' Lakes• Developed and executed creative, instructionally sound, training curriculums within aggressive timelines and project budgets ranging from $50K - $2.5M• Created and documented (40-100 pages) client facing design strategy recommendations that guided production and fruition of blended comprehensive learning ecosystems• Analyzed desired learner behavior, identified gaps, and established strategies to influence performance• Partnered and built excellent relationships with dozens of key stakeholders ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small non-profit organizations Show less

• Planned, developed, and implemented training throughout company for clients (200+) and internal team members• Increased training revenue 125% by creating new material• Designed and delivered 20+ ILT and webinar trainings (objectives, marketing material, workbooks, etc.)• Led client support team while managing 200 client relationships

• Provided project management for eLearning Brothers Custom Development division. • Oversaw custom eLearning course development.

• Supported 9 person team in multi-million dollar fundraising activities.• Planned and managed successful fund-raising and organizational events for up to 200 people.• Trained and mentored student employees in professional goals and growth.• Provided training and technology support for 20 member team.• Trained new members on policies, procedures, job duties, and information systems.

• Provided help-desk like technology support for 1,300 student campus.• Oversaw troubleshooting for 50 multi-media technology stations.• Delivered superb service to students and faculty on topics ranging from financial aid and school policy to admissions and academic advising.