Sandy Lawrence Email & Phone Number

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area

* Contract Instructor, Workshop Facilitator, Conference Speaker * Extensive Organizational & Professional Development Experience including Corporate and Higher Education*Provide consulting, curriculum development, instruction, facilitation, public speaking, and individual or group coaching to address organization needs. Experience across a variety of industries. Collaborative Catalyst, Coach and Project Manager• Design, promote and deliver adult education offerings and events, from conference workshops to vocational or continuing education courses instructor-led and on-line.• Facilitate leadership, talent and career development courses: business writing, performance management, legally defensible interviewing (behavioral interviewing), sales/marketing communication, and business planning.• Experience coaching managers, teams, and entrepreneurs. Provide personality/strengths assessments and custom resources to assist with strategic planning, goal-setting, task engagement, emotional intelligence/situational awareness. • Provide full cycle learning and development solutions: assessment and strategy, content development, site selection/event logistics, budget/material management, participant and vendor communication, course delivery/instruction/T3, documentation and evaluation.

Greater Atlanta Area

GLOBAL LEARNING & LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR, CINEMA Project (Careers in New Emerging Media Areas), Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence, College of Education and Human Development- Jan. 2018 to May 2019. - Developed and taught a novel, hybrid soft skills course for a grant-funded workforce program to fast-track minority 18 to 24-year-olds into information communication technology (ICT) jobs. SCIENCE OF LEARNING INSTRUCTOR, Department of Learning Sciences, College of Education and Human Development - Summer 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017. - Taught 100% online, asynchronous, 3-credit hour student success courses to undergraduate students. Introduced theory and research on motivation and learning strategies and integrated engaging self-regulation activities.TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ASSISTANT, Center for Excellence in Teaching andLearning (CETL) - July 2015 to June 2016. - Supported program providing information communication technology (digital) skill seminars for students, staff, and faculty.EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, SPECIAL EDUCATION, and COMMUNICATION SCIENCE RECRUITMENT TEAM, College of Education and Human Development - Aug. 2014 to July 2015. - Provided potential graduate and non-degree certification program applicants with timely information, managed database, hosted recruitment events, and collaborated with leaders to update material and build outcome survey.

Greater Atlanta Area

Managed OD projects and provided instructor-led training for a global food and medical packaging manufacturer. Developed, customized, and facilitated leadership/performance management and HR/career development courses for both plant and corporate office associates to improve the capabilities across divisions.Manager and High Potential Talent Development:- Effective Coaching & Feedback; Engagement Survey Feedback Sessions- Situational Leadership II- Performance Management- Positive Communication- Emotional Intelligence- Effective Listening- Tough Conversations- Interviewing and Selection Skills (hiring for competencies)- Career Development- Business Communication and WritingLead organizational development projects to improve plant and company-wide engagement and to increase organizational effectiveness, including two large scale projects:Master Trainer (Train the Trainer), Select Interviewing and custom resources. Managed all aspects of planning, supporting and delivering train-the-trainer workshops to HR Generalists to equip managers at plants around the globe with behavioral/competency-based interview skills.Business Writing Course instructor - managed all aspects of earning certification and providing workshops in the field as well as follow-up to support implementation of communication strategy/etiquette and related digital skills.

Metro Atlanta

Enjoy serving strategic partners and creating loyal clients by providing engaging and informative learning and development services to attract, equip and retain associates and customers. Lead needs assessment, strategic planning, communication, and training solutions to manage change, develop associates, increase revenues and support a positive culture and employee/customer experience.Develop, coordinate, and provide learning environments (seminar, classroom, e-learning, teleconference, blended solutions, retreat, lunch n learn).Create custom materials as well as as use off-the-shelf resources (i.e. RightPath Assessment, eCareer Fit, DISC, Blueprint For Life) to suit client needs.Consult on best practices and current trends. Monitor activities and provide feedback and structured accountability.AFFILIATIONS 2009 - 2011 Society Human Resource Management2009 - 2010 Career Spa Adjunct Faculty2006 - 2009 National Speakers Association GASince 2008 Human Resources Prayer Breakfast Volunteer Since 2006 High Tech & Hospitality Prayer Breakfast Volunteer Since 1999 Group Leader North Point Ministries2008 Dale Carnegie of Georgia2008 Coaching & Philanthropy Project2006 - 2008 Education Chair WCR2006 - 2007 PR & Communication; Course & Instructor Development Committees GAR2006 - 2007 Greater N. Fulton Chamber of Commerce2007 Souly Business for Women Conference Speaker

Supported volunteers and staff in the planning and execution of ministry environments for a 9,000+ member congregation.

Promoted 3 times in 4 yearsAttracted, selected, retained and maximized talent for the largest franchise real estate sales broker with 2,200 associates in 22 locations and trade schoolBUSINESS COACH (PERFORMANCE COACH/SALES MANAGER)As the primary coach, facilitated a 134% increase in closed transactions per associate through a hybrid of performance/talent development and business planning & sales coachingProject managed the development and delivery of a coaching and business development program. Provided strategic messaging, curriculum, learning aids, expert articles, performance evaluation, field work assignments, bi-monthly live workshops and one-on-one coachingDeveloped departmental processes to equip and direct efforts of 80 associates per coach. Applied strong listening, investigatory and counseling skills with over 200 internal clientsGuided/directed individualized behavior modification to improve sales - EQ/leadership/people/communication skills developmentParticipated in weekly leadership meetings to analyze workforce data and trends and suggest appropriate solutions and policy recommendations CAREER MANAGER - RECRUITER/EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONSHeavy HR Generalist and Organizational Effectiveness tasks: full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, training, compliance, conflict management, total rewards, contractsAttracted and on-boarded a workforce that reached $2+ billion in sales volume in 3 years with a 94%+ customer satisfaction rating. Reported to VP Operations. Recruited over 300 associates in 3 years -100% commissioned professionals/small business ownersOn-boarding logistics: audited compensation contracts, facilitated personalized career and business plans, assisted in orientation/trainingProvided career counseling and registration for in-house and virtual trade school. Created ads, hosted company-wide events. Provided field office training and PR as company spokesperson.

Coordinated communication with subsidiaries, vendors and investors. Managed press releases and special projects such as private stock purchases and audits.Cooperated with FBI investigation to catch and prosecute an investor committing fraud (read more http://archives.cnn.com/2001/LAW/08/21/monopoly.arrests/index.html) Saved company thousands of dollars in travel costs by verifying unused airline credits

After relocating to Georgia, developed and managed marketing, communications, sales and client retention strategies for two financial services brokers and two corporate relocation/ luxury property management firms• Built relationships with mid to large sized companies• Managed business development functions: new client orientation, web site development, field sales, contract negotiations, and client retention• Covered a four-county territory in Metro Atlanta

Century 21 New Millennium l Long & Foster Metro DC, VAAssisted in Sales Associate Recruitment and TrainingCultivated a successful Real Estate business in the height of a recession - personal production of over $1.5 Million in annual sales volume• Earned National and Regional Gold Excellence Awards for customer service and production• Designed and deployed marketing and sales campaigns; managed admin assistants and vendors• Managed multiple projects and met time sensitive contingencies and contractual obligations• Provided sales coaching/training and served on Advertising and Marketing Task Force

Field sales representative for Accountants On Call in Northern Virginia/ Metro DC market. (AOC changed to Ajilon)Provided human capital solutions and customer service to 'C' level decision makers and purchase managers seeking temporary and temp to perm recruitment and placement services.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Educational Psychology

Activities and Societies: Adult Learning ResearchStudied and taught the Science of Learning - cognitive, emotional, and social learning.

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honor Society; Public Relations Student Society of AmericaDean’s List; School.