Sarah L. Widegren, M.A. Email & Phone Number

As the Sales Enablement Manager, I deliver exceptional training and onboarding experiences to the Sales Team. Developing selling skill proficiencies and ongoing professional development are key areas of focus, as well as determining training needs based on interactions with leadership and observation of team activity and performance.Throughout my career at Pushpay, I have had the opportunity to define, create and deliver training programs to meet the learning and development needs of the sales team.In addition to the weekly and monthly training initiatives, metrics, reports, etc., I created a new hire onboarding and facilitate program delivery to sales managers, Account Executives and Sales Development Representatives for all critical prospecting disciplines.

Remote

A client-facing subject matter expert on Atlassian tools and I effectively developed and delivered training, either virtually or in person, internally or to external clients. Within this role, I managed all training event logistics, including pre and post-class administration and activities. Upon course completion, provideded feedback to Isos leadership. I managed the training engagement scope in terms of budget and resource capacity; identified and managed risks and escalated blocking issues as needed.At Isos Technology, the focus was on working smarter together and in collaboration with the Marketing team, I regularly contributed informative and engaging original content to be used in Isos/Atlassian Services efforts in the form of white papers, blog posts, and social media status updates. Additionally, in partnership with the sales team, I assisted with internal sales enablement.I engaged business development and client stakeholders to establish training budgets. Once the client budget had been established I was responsible for ensuring Isos services were delivered within budget for each training engagement lead. Specific solution centered areas of expertise included: Advising and training client resources on configuration, use and maintenance of global and project specific Jira configurations, with a specific focus on, creating Jira project roles, issue types, components, workflows, release based configuration; creating, organizing and managing screen schemes, permission schemes, and notification schemes; and analyzing issue information to implement reports and data visualizations.

Chicago, Il

At Motorola Solutions Inc., we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. As the Sales Communication and Training Specialist for North America, I develop solutions to build world class sales competencies, behaviors and knowledge through a variety of interactive and self-driven enablement methods. This equips Motorola Solutions Inc. sales teams and partner sales teams in North America to exceed quota and drive business performance. Achievement of these goals is done so by developing effective training tactics for learning retention decreasing sales new hire ramp up time, interface with field sellers, sales specialists to create and deliver targeted, accurate and relevant material.Creation of communication strategies/tactics building awareness of educational opportunities, structure and content of national and regional sales kickoff events, and weekly corporate communications are all encapsulated in this role.

Chicago, Illinois

Glenview, Illinois

Promote the learning and development initiatives of the agency by providing project management of programs, processes, practices and special operations.Data collection & review, database processing, reporting analytics, operational standardsDesigns new learning & development programs, processes, and practicesSchedules and organizes development training events and programs, including curriculum and academic precepting that serves internal and external learnersCoordinate all academic learners; medical fellows, medical residents, nursing students, medical students, social work interns and others.

Chicago, Illinois

I provide procurement administration, vendor management, contract management, project coordination, technology adaption and training within the Information Technology department at JourneyCare. Primarily responsible for ensuring operational and data-decision support to the IT team by providing information and reports, develop, maintain and enforce IT department procedures and processes. I work directly with the IT team to automate and streamline IT processes, as well as other processes outside of IT in partnership with agency team leads. I research, prioritize, track, follow up and provide recommendations regarding issues and requests as well as, manage and prioritize the flow of Service Desk tickets. Under the training and technology aspect of this role, I create, advocate and execute strategy for technology adoption, develop and provide training material and education programs for new programs, software and hardware that is launched. Act as subject matter expert for software and systems supported by the IT team and others throughout the agency. Finally, I also provide financial management for the department; prepare budgets, track and record spending; manage the full procurement life-cycle to include approvals, ordering, tracking, invoicing, payments and disposal.

Palatine, Illinois

Academic preparation of the classroom, teaching diverse students the principles of effective public speaking. The course is designed to develop skills in speech organization, value and practice ethical speaking and listening behavior, develop the ability to analyze the needs of audiences, develop standards of criticism, and develop poise, confidence and skill in speech delivery, while utilizing technology in the classroom.

Schaumburg, Illinois

Network Services Company is a wholesale distributor providing products globally. My daily duties include extensive professional telephone screening, referral, and information retrieval. Direct contact via phone and email with vendors, customers, and other business contacts. Leadership of various projects as directed by the CEO, CFO, COO and VP of HR, including writing emails, memos and correspondence on executives behalf, research, report generation, creation of documentation or other writing-based work, surveying business contacts, and other areas. Full meeting and event planning, both for Company meetings.Full coordination, administration and follow up support and documentation for all NETWORK training programs under the HR training budget.Execution of the NETWORK Internship program.Construction projects/ office furniture planning & purchasing for all office projects.Create detailed graphic presentations, reports, and other documents, especially Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.Administrative functions around Budget preparation and creation; track departmental expenses incurred versus Budget.Management of IT administrative functions including organizing and processing all IT related invoicing to Accounts Payable, tracking and processing of IT contracts and agreements.Balance workload effectively across three departments, while under short deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Significant interaction with both internal and external senior level executives.Manage legal documents for signature, organize and follow-up to ensure proper handling and filing of the final documents with the appropriate departments.Maintain absolute security of highly confidential information; discretion and confidentiality requiredEfficient and accurate processing of expense reports and invoices.Continuous Process Improvement Certification course completion.

Lake Forest, Illinois

Fisher Financial Partners, Inc. is an independent financial advisory firm which offers a holistic approach to wealth management. My responsibilities include building, developing and maintaining critical relationships with prospective and current clients. I plan and execute marketing events, as well as, provide our clients with high quality service through effective communication.

Instrumental in creating and editing legal documents pertaining to various aspects of law, estate planning, wills, trusts, litigation, probate, corporate, and real estate.- Prepared estate planning documents; wills, trusts, powers of attorney, small estate affidavits, etc.- Drafted asset purchase agreements, employment agreements, leases, promissory notes, payoff letters- Created and file corporate documents, Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Dissolution and obtaining FEIN- Secured reservations, maintain calendar, transcription of dictation, maintain time slips billing, correspondence with clients, filing

At Eastern, I worked to raise awareness of the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Program, in the School of Continuing Education. It was my goal to recruit new students and returning students who have not completed their degree. My responsibilities included:Recruited prospective and continuing studentsPerformed direct promotion by attending college fairs and community college eventsRepresented the university at functionsAssisted transfer students in the enrollment processReviewed transfer student filesGenerated recruitment communication for the departmentDeveloped relationships with local colleges and universities

As an off-campus program advisor, I generated interest and awareness of the program through direct marketing. I recruited, advised, registered and maintained a relationship with the students.Achieved an 86% increase in enrollmentPerformed direct promotionInitiated all contact with prospective studentsMaintained a comprehensive service to students from recruitment to job placementReviewed transcripts and evaluated courses Utilized SIS, Banner, and Argos

As public relations assistant, I worked to create awareness of and interest in the university by communicating positive messages about the university internally and externally. I researched news topics and wrote news releases, media alerts and features, as well as edited and helped coordinate the president’s monthly eight-page internal newsletter. Everything was written and edited in Associated Press (AP) Style.I also pitched news stories to the media and developed a News Coverage Distribution System. Occasionally I coordinated publicity events, and I have also handled fundraising and donations for an annual University Foundation event.

M.A., Communication, Media, And Theatre

Education record

Bachelor'S Degree, Speech & Performing Arts