Will Samson, Phd Email & Phone Number

Asheville, Nc, Us

I am an adjunct professor at the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Mars Hill University. Currently teaching the Senior Capstone course for the program.

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐄𝐏): Spearheaded the successful implementation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within CareFirst's Federal Employee Program (FEP) division. My leadership in change management strategy encompassed comprehensive leadership training, effective communications, and tailored training programs, significantly enhancing agile practices across the organization.𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐅𝟓): Led the seamless integration of two acquired companies into F5, a Fortune 1000 tech giant, leveraging AWS Cloud solutions. My role was pivotal in driving the cultural and organizational changes necessary to adopt a new commercial model, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining business continuity.𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 (𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐁𝐒𝐈 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩): Orchestrated the complex post-acquisition relocation of 200 support services personnel from multiple U.S. locations to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for BSI Group. This strategic move involved comprehensive change management planning and execution, optimizing our global workforce distribution and operational efficiency.

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Leesburg, Virginia, Us

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Developed and implemented comprehensive training and consulting practices focused on critical transformation areas such as leadership, management processes, and organizational culture. This initiative has enhanced strategic alignment and operational efficiency across various organizational structures.𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Spearheaded organizational change training programs tailored for a diverse range of clients, including a large government agency, a global products firm, and multiple local small businesses. My strategic input led to the creation of innovative product offerings that have significantly advanced leadership transformation, strategic product development, and employee engagement, driving substantial improvements in client organizations.

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: As a key leader at GDIT, I spearheaded transformative initiatives that reshaped our technological and operational landscape. My leadership was crucial in a multi-billion-dollar merger involving a 53,000-employee defense contractor, ensuring smooth integration and maintaining operational continuity and system integrity.𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: I pioneered the "Any Time, Anywhere, Any Device" program, a visionary remote work initiative that equipped our entire workforce to operate effectively from any location using secure, scalable technologies. Implemented two years before the COVID-19 pandemic, this program established GDIT as a leader in remote work capabilities and digital transformation, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring business continuity during global challenges.𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: My role also encompassed leading a team of Organizational Change Management (OCM) and communications professionals. We developed and executed comprehensive change strategies that achieved all project objectives within set timelines and budgets. This meticulous project management facilitated seamless organizational transitions.𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Additionally, I provided executive coaching and leadership development, enhancing the capabilities of 15 senior leaders and executives as effective change sponsors. I also supported over 30 managers and supervisors, empowering them to lead their teams through critical transitions.Key outcomes of my leadership included: o Nearly 100% adoption in a groundbreaking digital transformation program. o 93% adoption of a BYOD initiative. o 98% adoption rate in a Salesforce integration. o 100% adoption in an AWS Cloud implementation.

Frankfort, Ky, Us

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Successfully designed and implemented a change management curriculum for the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. This program, targeting both internal and external stakeholders, was delivered to over 500 Medicaid providers, enhancing their capabilities to effectively manage and adapt to organizational changes.

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐑𝐌 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Orchestrated the development of all training and change management components for a comprehensive Salesforce CRM rollout across the corporation. This initiative streamlined customer relationship management processes, enhancing efficiency and user adoption across all levels of the organization.𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲: Led the change management efforts for significant upgrades to web and mobile applications at Humana Pharmacy. This strategic project improved service delivery and user experience, catering effectively to the evolving needs of pharmacy customers.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐓 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Spearheaded the creation and implementation of a change management plan for the IT merger of a multi-billion-dollar acquisition. This crucial initiative included the seamless integration of IT infrastructure, business applications such as SAP and Salesforce, productivity tools, and laptops across the merged entities.𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐂𝐌 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Developed a robust Organizational Change Management (OCM) plan, along with program and project charters, detailed project documentation, communication templates, and an overarching communication plan. This comprehensive framework ensured alignment, facilitated effective communication, and supported the successful adoption of new systems and processes throughout the organization.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Developed a grant-funded international program that transformed sustainable practices across more than twenty postgraduate religious training programs throughout North America. This initiative significantly advanced environmental stewardship and sustainability awareness, embedding these critical values into the curriculum and operations of educational institutions.

Georgetown, Ky, Us

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Led a significant curricular overhaul that modernized the sociology department's structure and expanded its offerings by introducing 18 new courses. This initiative not only revitalized the curriculum but also enhanced the department's alignment with contemporary academic and industry standards.𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Conceptualized and established the Center for Sustainable Communities, a pioneering initiative that integrated sustainable practices into the academic community and fostered collaborations with external stakeholders. This center has become a model for how academic institutions can contribute to sustainable development.𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐬: Developed and implemented a comprehensive three-phase survey assessing the attitudes and values of faculty, students, and staff concerning the institution’s future. This strategic engagement provided critical insights that informed further development and change strategies, ensuring stakeholder alignment and buy-in.𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: Consistently achieved high teaching evaluations, with an average score of 4.6 out of 5, while managing a full course load and actively participating in two key committees. This performance highlights my dedication to excellence and ability to maintain high standards in teaching, administration, and community service, paralleling the multifaceted responsibilities of corporate leadership.

Certified Life Coach, Life Coaching

Board Certified Coach, Specializing In Executive And Performance Coaching

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Sociology

Ms, Information Systems