As VP at Picnic Time Family of Brands, I am able to use my background in Human Performance Improvement to drive the company towards continued growth and innovation. My passion is learning and development and my specialty is instructional design that utilizes an activities-based training methodology in classroom, distance, e-learning, and web-based platforms. I have also been a contributing author of several books on the topic and I have presented at numerous international training conferences including ATD, ISPI and Training Magazine. I have a master’s degree in Training and Performance Improvement and a bachelors degree in Business Education. My mission is helping people improve their performance effectively and enjoyably. Other businesses include partnering in a popular local restaurant, Cafe Firenze.Presentations at International Conferences:Training Magazine Conference. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015ATD ICE Conference 2008, 2009, and 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013ISPI Conference 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011NASAGA Conference 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011Published Works:Contributing author - 101 Ways to Make Learning Active Beyond the Classroom, WileyContributing author - ASTD Handbook 2014, WileyCo-authored "JOLTS" Short experiential activities, PfeiferCo-authored "More JOLTS" Short experiential activities, PfeiferCo-designed the HRDQ "Playing with Style" card game Certifications:CPLP, ASTDThiagi TrainerDISCCertificates of Completion:NASAGA Game Design Certificate ASTD Change Management CertificateDesign Learning CertificateROI Certificate Human Performance Certificate in the WorkplaceEvaluating Interventions in the Workplace Selecting HPI SolutionsAchieve Global's Train the Trainer Bob Pike's Trainer's Boot Camp Polish Your Presentation SkillsConflict Management
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