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Reno, Nevada, United States

Sparks, Nevada, US

Developed Talent Development program from the ground up in an ambiguous, fast paced startup environment.Reduced attrition by 50% in one year, through the implementation of “High Performance Culture” management approach, and a front-line leadership training suite.Laid groundwork for DEI initiatives with company-wide implicit-bias training and focus groups.

Leading organization (OD) and talent development for a growing employee base of over 2000 people. Shaping PENA leadership, employees, and culture, in a very exciting and dynamic environment. Areas of focus include OD and training, succession planning, talent management, leadership development, business acumen, and using passion to make a difference..

Generated explosive growth in new market opportunity selling 100,000 high production promotional video packages on day 1 leading to over 500,000 copies sold, including content such as scientific research, customer testimonials, product demonstration, business opportunity, and selling Leveraged success of initial product offering into development of over 30.

Pioneered company to award winning status in Video Production (Silver Telly Award 2010), Online Learning (Platinum “Best of Show” Aurora Award 2006), Marketing Communications (MarCom Award 2014, Communicator Award 2015), Sales Tools (Communicator Award 2009) and 30 otherSpearheaded ground breaking tablet-based scalable sales app for major multi-national.

Elevated company image through branding overhaul including logo redesign, website development, product marketing collateral, etc. bringing small company up to professional corporate level imageStabilized technology infrastructure through upgrades and streamlined for efficiencyDiversified client base through the introduction of marketing channels catering.

Atlanta, GA, US

Launched ground breaking learning platform achieving over 50% client demand post launch through immersive, self-directed learning interactions featuring cutting edge UI/UXPlayed the role of producer for production crew and cast of 20 to generate 40 video vignettes tailored by industry for instructor-led labor and employment courses in a 60 day period.

Irving, Texas, US

Pioneered first ever multimedia training application used throughout the organization, wearing multiple hats including the production of all content, assets and programming Maintained strategic training and consulting partnerships with 16 key internal companiesCoordinated the creation of a custom global 3 tier leadership training program from content.

Supervise 20 Customer Service Reps. Manage and update customer feedback on all products providing reports and trends as to customer product use and quality feedback.

Wrote and prepared materials for technical training areas within Thiokol.

Ms, Instructional Technology

Bs, Marketing