Specializing in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, technical training, and safety culture development.With over 20 years of experience in technical and leadership training development and delivery, and a varied background in Oil Refining and Distribution, Financial Management, and Health Care, Kathy has developed innovative ways to address training needs that fit into the existing demands of the industry. Her strength is an awareness of the unique challenges presented by the client group, and partnering to implement sustainable solutions.Technical Training and Leadership DevelopmentTechnical Training: Utilizing the Kirkpatrick Model for measuring the effectiveness of technical training, developed an evaluation system for tracking measurable knowledge and performance improvement post training. Clients are able to attribute improved production and cost savings directly back to technical training and its implementation in the field. This measurement is built into the entire training development and delivery process. Leadership Development: Created customizable leadership development training, utilizing one hour modules to fit into existing time demands placed on client leadership. The progression of topics covers needs identified within the client group, partnering with participants to identify their leadership opportunities and address specific courses of action.

Specializing in technical training, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and safety culture development.With over 20 years of experience in technical and leadership training development and delivery, and a varied background in Oil Refining and Distribution, Financial Management, and Health Care, Kathy has developed innovative ways to address training needs that fit into the existing demands of the industry. Her strength is an awareness of the unique challenges presented by the client group, and partnering to implement sustainable solutions.Technical Training and Leadership DevelopmentTechnical Training: Utilizing the Kirkpatrick Model for measuring the effectiveness of technical training, developed an evaluation system for tracking measurable knowledge and performance improvement post training. Clients are able to attribute improved production and cost savings directly back to technical training and its implementation in the field. This measurement is built into the entire training development and delivery process. Leadership Development: Created customizable leadership development training, utilizing one hour modules to fit into existing time demands placed on client leadership. The progression of topics covers needs identified within the client group, partnering with participants to identify their leadership opportunities and address specific courses of action.

Individual Career Consulting – resumes, interviewing, networking, negotiating, profiles, career progression, for management and executive candidates. Private career coaching for executives re: opportunity identification and development. Contract work for HRQ – Houston, TX

• Created and delivered full leadership training on such topics as: situational leadership, performance improvement, communication, strategic business writing, leading change, generational diversity, and executive presentation skills.• Presented monthly “lunch and learn” classes in leadership development topics for more than 24 months.• Created and maintained on-line Manager Handbook, a “go to” resource for managers concerning policies and procedures.• LMS (Learning Management System) data integration team member (Geo Learning/Sum Total) and data integrity specialist. Prepared system to receive attendee data tracking 4 years of training delivery.• Developed e-based evaluation system for tracking measurable performance improvement post training, tracking 44% to 60% of attendees who implemented learning into workplace performance.

• Created leadership development department from inception, focusing on current leaders, and potential leadership candidates. • Nationwide delivery of leadership training on such topics as: basics of leadership, interviewing, performance management, harassment, diversity, coaching, executive team building, emotional intelligence, associate retention, and change management.• Provided direction for long-term associate development and maximizing of abilities.• Served as subject matter expert and trusted resource by executives for insights and courses of action.

A multi-faceted consulting firm providing direction to companies and organizations in the areas of organizational structure, design and development, research, marketing, and advertising. • Contracted Consultant to Humana Market President • Appreciative Inquiry Survey, reflecting specific company culture. Recommended recovery strategies and implementation.• Led cross-functional teams, identified cost saving initiatives, and process improvements.

• Cross Functional Analysis and Leadership Integration for complex internal support structure, with interdependencies of departments.• Leadership training to create understanding of interdependencies.• Partnered with company leadership to create Vision, Mission, and Organizational Structure with Implementation Strategy• Nationwide delivery of training modules on such topics as: performance planning, performance evaluation, change management, ethics, conflict resolution, situational leadership, business literacy, harassment, diversity, company culture, and emotional intelligence.

• Managed statewide training department with 5 management level associates.• Member of corporate team that re-wrote competency dictionary.• Member of corporate task force to link nationwide training efforts.• Cut transition time for new associate effectiveness from 9 months to 30 days.• Created computer training lab with no budget by bartering training for equipment and wiring.

• Created and maintained 80 hour new associate orientation program.• Developed, delivered and maintained records for OSHA required safety training.