🌱 Embracing Change and New Opportunities 🌱As many of you know, I recently experienced a career shift due to a RIF at my previous company. While change can be challenging, I’ve come to see this unexpected turn as a gift in many ways.This transition has allowed me to reconnect with my passions, reflect on my professional journey, and spend meaningful time in self-improvement and self-reflection. I’ve been fortunate to engage with incredible coaching professionals, expanding my network and gaining insights I might never have previously sought.Additionally, this time has allowed my husband and me to focus on the next chapter of our entrepreneurial journey. We’re excited to take significant steps forward in building our businesses and seeing where this new path takes us.I’m so grateful for my network's support and the connections I’ve made along the way. I’m energized for what’s next and open to learning from the community around me.If you’re looking for someone who is passionate about talent optimization, L&D, and cultural transformation, feel free to reach out. I’d love to connect!

After my position was eliminated due to a RIF, I’ve embraced the opportunity to take a sabbatical for personal reflection and growth. This time has allowed me to recharge and focus on what truly drives my passion. I’m excited to explore new opportunities and bring fresh energy to my next role.

Cerrowire is a copper wire manufacturing company with plants in four states supplying wire and cable throughout North America for commercial, industrial and residential use.• Collaborate with various cross-functional teams to collect accurate and complete data.• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development by creating initiatives that promote employee engagement and professional growth.• Develop and implement strategic learning and development plans aligned with organizational goals and objectives.• Analyze tasks requiring training by conducting surveys, focus groups and interviews.• Establish and implement processes to assess the effectiveness of learning programs, measuring the impact on employee performance and organizational outcomes.• Guide the organization through change initiatives by developing and delivering learning programs that support employees in adapting to new technologies, processes, or organizational structures.• Improve program designs based on requirements gathered from employees and managers.• Design and execute leadership development programs to cultivate and enhance leadership skills at all levels of the organization. • Effectively communicate the value of learning and development initiatives to key stakeholders, promoting a culture of learning within the organization and garnering support for L&D goals.

Levo provides personalized quality training to teams and companies looking to exceed business goals and empower their employees.• Kept business operations with effective forecasting, budget management, and resource allocation on a sound financial footing.• Developed customer base by delivering consistent customer service.• Built competency models aligned with Learning Paths for Leads to General Manager positions.• Increased company business with skilled marketing, advertising, and social media.• Adapted to changing business conditions and market demands, tracking trends and capitalizing on emerging opportunities, particularly remote training functions during the pandemic.• Elevated employee skill sets, industry knowledge, and performance through targeted training programs and timely performance evaluations.

Kenco offers warehouse, transport management, and innovative 3PL solutions.• Managed a team of executives to deploy Employee Engagement initiatives.• Redeveloped and conducted the executive-level Leadership Development Program.• Worked with top management to diagnose problems, set company goals, and then create training programs to meet those goals, often incorporating behavioral science to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.• Optimized training programs based on needs assessments and employee and instructor feedback for in-person and remote training events.• Taught instructors how to engage training participants and improve learning.• Met training needs by developing and improving training strategies to meet changing demands.• Furthered company objectives by managing effective training programs for more than 1500 employees.

• Implemented and oversaw programs that increased efficiency, strengthened employee knowledge and abilities, improved leadership, and maintain the company's overall health.• Delivered Everything DiSC, Gallup Strength Finders, and Onboarding new hires with individuals and teams as needed.• Motivated exceptional performance from team members, empowering staff to handle problems and seek out opportunities for improvement.• Kept programs aligned with company training demands by regularly assessing employees and business objectives.• Analyzed training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.

CSUSA creates and operates high-quality schools with an unwavering dedication to student achievement and an unyielding commitment to ethical and sound business practices.• Expertly delivered training to staff on all school software and directed curriculum support team.• Designed and conducted formative assessments for a staff of 60 at 5/week.

CSUSA creates and operates high-quality schools with an unwavering dedication to student achievement and an unyielding commitment to ethical and sound business practices.• Previewed and selected new software in staff development classes offered throughout the system.• Planned and designed advanced educational materials and implementation steps and guidelines.• Administered two Learning Management Systems (LMS) for school-wide testing and state reviews.

The Cartersville City School District is a public school district in Bartow County, Georgia, the United States, based in Cartersville.• Supported students' needs by effectively promoting intellectual, social, and physical welfare.• Built relevant, forward-thinking instructional content based on direct research and interviews with subject matter experts in fields such as administrators and technical experts.• Assisted instructors with improving results by recommending methodology changes, including moving to small group instruction, changing lecture content, or adding additional demonstrations.• Effectively delivered IT support for LMS used system-wide, 25 schools, to ensure a smooth transition of data and procedures.• Presented at National and State level conferences as a subject matter expert on topics geared toward school technology specialists, county-level trainers, and classroom teachers.• Evaluated current technologies and curricula to determine effectiveness and efficiency based on ease of use and student engagement levels.• Met the needs of different learners by adapting existing instructional content.