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California, United States

San Rafael, CA, US

• Increased learning investment by more than tenfold in the first year, driving strategic growth and engagement.
• Launched innovative leadership and learning programs, achieving a 280% increase in engagement hours and a 93 NPS score.
• Spearheaded cultural transformation towards continuous learning, enhancing retention, mobility, and employee development.

• Partnered with organizations to craft scalable, ROI-driven L&OD initiatives across diverse industries.
• Spearheaded employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational change strategies, achieving measurable growth and retention.
• Delivered impactful workshops, retreats, and training sessions, recognized for innovative evaluation systems and strategic alignment to organizational goals.

New York, New York, US

• Designed and delivered dynamic aquatic fitness classes, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for participants of diverse skill levels.
• Leveraged real-time feedback to tailor instruction, ensuring inclusivity and sustained engagement.
• Applied leadership and facilitation skills to manage group dynamics and enhance participant performance, reflecting a commitment to personal growth and community well-being.

San Francisco, California, US

• Led performance management programs, achieving 100% participation and streamlining processes to enhance efficiency.
• Scaled employee engagement efforts, leveraging survey insights to maximize impact while minimizing organizational strain.
• Designed and implemented training initiatives that drove measurable workforce performance improvements.

Palo Alto, CA, US

• Spearheaded innovative L&OD strategies, driving a 600% budget increase and achieving a 93 NPS score.
• Implemented programs that boosted retention from 56% to 100%, participation to 98%, and internal mobility by 40% under a $35K budget.
• Designed and scaled leadership and DEI programs, fostering organizational growth and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partnered with executives to align development initiatives with strategic goals, influencing organization-wide action planning through 2030.

Palo Alto, CA, US

• Managed learning programs for over 100 trainees, staff, and physicians, driving recruitment, training, and onboarding excellence.
• Piloted a modern needs analysis process, increasing program efficiency and securing a ~25x profit growth with $500K in new funding.
• Initiated mentorship programs through data-driven case studies, boosting retention and employee satisfaction.

Palo Alto, CA, US

Oversaw the Hematology & Oncology Fellowship Program during its transition, ensuring operational continuity and trainee success.

Stanford, CA, US

• Partnered with senior leadership to launch the IDEAL Initiative, delivering DEI training for Stanford students, staff, and faculty.
• Streamlined program rollout and stakeholder collaboration, enhancing engagement across the institution.

San Francisco, CA, US

• Directly responsible for all operational management and government programs, including BMR and Section 8, ensuring alignment with corporate and site standards as well as legal regulations
• Established and maintained transparent communication with clients, ensuring compliance concerning the facilitation of background research
• Organized events, tours, and marketing to drive a positive client experience, achieving recognition from the corporate office

Berkeley, CA, US

• Directed a team of 5 employees and all operations, including maintenance, accounts, vendors, corporate mandates, government programs, and inspections
• Used expertise in sign language to perform critical communication for the deaf customers, ensuring understanding and enhancing the resident’s experience
• Planned and oversaw all corporate and residential events, including staff meetings, holiday gatherings, and community happenings

Redmond, Washington, US

• Responsible for inside sales and customer training, achieving sales of upwards of $7K a month, and teaching about all Microsoft products, including hardware, software, and gaming
• Instructed regular classes with multigenerational audiences, providing hands-on training for new tools, products, and computer programs
• Utilized Microsoft CRM and on-site events to lead customer satisfaction programs, collecting product and service feedback to drive organizational growth

• Oversaw 20 to 40 employees and maintained all on-site operations, providing a positive customer experience while ensuring all safety regulations were met
• Provided detailed training for all positions, utilizing on-the-job, hands-on, and instructor-led training of best practices to deliver the skills and knowledge needed to ensure success
• Hired as an assistant coach and placed in a shadow role, exceeding expectations with customer satisfaction and transitioning into a full coach role after only 2 weeks
• Coached various swimming strokes to children pre-school to 18 years of age, successfully increasing responsibilities and moving quickly to the role of supervisor

Doctor Of Education - Edd (Candidate), Epol: Learning Design & Leadership

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Strategic Planning In Organizational Communication

Master Of Science (M.S.), Applied (Industrial/Organizational) Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology