As a visionary program manager on a relentless pursuit for innovation, I revel in utilizing the latest strategies and emerging tech/automation to deliver high-performing programs and projects. My thoughtful and holistic approach to program management draws from my strengths in systems thinking and creative problem solving combined with my background in learning and development, to deliver programing that is engaging, memorable, and inspiring. I encourage teams to think abstractly, push the envelope, and exceed goals. You can count on me to optimize systems/processes/workflows, rally people around a unified vision, create a positive culture, and motivate teams to implement and deliver successful projects and programs. Highlights: • 22+ years of driving innovation within Education, Customer Success, and Sales • 10+ years managing people, HR, operations, and sales within the Retail sector • Extensive training and development experience; 12+ years as a STEM/Robotics Educator and 10+ years training, developing, and coaching employees • Expertise in program and project management/design, event planning, strategic planning, customer success management (CSM), and learning and development • Powerful relationship builder and collaborative leader, known to cultivate strong relationships, create positive a culture, and promote the exchanging of ideas • Profoundly committed to continuous improvement, optimizing for efficiency • HR & Talent Recruitment experience (e.g., hiring, onboarding, training) Selected Achievements: • Pioneered, managed, and scaled Robotics program from 1 to 13 institutions, successfully implementing the program across the district • Orchestrated event and vendor management of 50 vendors for STEM Day, garnering hundreds annually through strategic planning and scheduling • Won grants annually since 2017 and secured additional funding through creative fundraising tactics, events, and grant writing • Hired, trained, and managed up to 75 people and 8 departments concurrently to high performance, efficiency, and efficacy Areas of Expertise: • Program/Project Design & Management • Event Planning & Management • Robotics, Tech & Engineering • Human Resources (HR) • Recruitment/Talent Acquisition • Training & Development • Team Engagement • Customer Success