Elevate Consulting supports businesses by creating solutions to increase personal and team effectiveness. We partner with you to understand your goals, culture and organizational needs to provide strategies and recommendations that develop and inspire leaders. Elevate Consulting provides Training and Facilitation, Coaching and Consulting Services.Elevate Consulting focuses on two practical solutions – increasing your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and leveraging DiSC Personality Assessments. Benefits of high Emotional Intelligence include self awareness, increased leadership capability, strong communication and interpersonal skills and strong self management skills that help with achieving results and overcoming challenges.www.elevateyourperformance.net

Partner with several Training Companies to facilitate and deliver training programs at various clients throughout California. Collaborate with clients to tailor training that meets the needs and culture of the organization. Focus on Leadership Development and Career Management topics. Key clients include:• Brandman University - Extended Education: Design and deliver Leadership Development Programs for Corporate Clients including Orange County Sheriff's Department• Taco Bell Corporate: Facilitated Performance Appraisal and Goal Setting Workshops• Balancing Life's Issues: Facilitate training on behalf of EAP Programs at a variety of clients including: Jacobs, Marriott, Pitzer College, and Orange County Fire Authority• Creative Solutions: Facilitate training modules for a year-long Leadership Development program for high potential employees at clients

Career Consultant at a leading Talent Management and Outplacement Firm. Facilitate Career Management Trainings such as Career Planning, Resume Essentials, Interviewing and Negotiating. In addition, provide one-on-one Career Coaching to individuals in Transition.

Supported the Information Technology and Finance departments comprised of 250 employees and contractors. Partnered directly with the CIO, CFO and their leadership teams to align Human Resources expertise to business strategy, focusing on the attraction, development and retention of employees. Highlights include:• Designed and executed a yearly Leadership Development Program for the I.T. organization to develop future leadership within the department by concentrating on key leadership qualities and characteristics. • Created a Leadership Development Program for new managers in the Finance organization with the goal of fostering peer learning, facilitating thought provoking discussions and creating exposure opportunities to Senior Finance Leadership• Oversaw Coach Collective, a company-wide manager cohort which focused on building leadership capabilities and meaningful peer networks. • Enhanced organizational learning by developing and facilitating training workshops on various topics such as: DISC, Goal Setting, Individual Development Planning, Performance Appraisals, Recruiting Basics and New Hire Onboarding.

Consulted with Restaurant General Managers, Area Coaches and Growth Leaders for 75 restaurants in California, Oregon and Arizona, along with a national Facilities team. Diagnosed Human Resources problems and provided recommendations, coaching and training that resulted in improved restaurant performance and retention. Identified succession planning gaps and drove a culture of development for Restaurant leaders.

Supported the Information Technology and Restaurant Excellent Teams, comprised of over 200 employees and contractors. Advised and counseled leadership on talent and performance management, employee relations, and organizational design. Oversaw Taco Bell’s Building People Capability Lifecycle for the I.T. and Restaurant Excellence teams, including goal setting, individual development plans, 360° feedback, succession planning, performance appraisals and merit increases.

Managed full lifecycle recruiting for exempt positions for all Corporate departments. Partnered with hiring managers and consulted with leadership on recruiting strategies, used creative sourcing techniques to find high potential talent, conducted salary negotiations, and crafted and delivered competitive offers.

Managed full lifecycle recruiting for Loan Officers and Information Technology professionals in a high volume environment. Effectively advertised open positions, sourced, screened, assessed and interviewed applicants to generate qualified candidates.

Managed full lifecycle recruiting for corporate positions, specializing in hiring Nationwide Account Executives and Information Technology professionals. Utilized a variety of recruiting strategies, including networking and social media to target top talent.