Sandra Curtis, IPMA SCP, JMT, Certified Franchise Exec.
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Steve White
I have known Sandie for more than 15 years. She is an amazing educator with all of the formal training and education necessary and has an incredible ability to connect with people in a way that makes them happy to learn from her. She is one of the most positive people I know.
Holly Tisdale
Sandie is one of the most wonderful people I have ever worked with. Her attention to detail and committment to excellence in all efforts she takes on is incredible. It is no surprise she has been honored many times including the White House. I would be honored to work with her any time again, given the opportunity.
Steve White
I have known Sandie for more than 15 years. She is an amazing educator with all of the formal training and education necessary and has an incredible ability to connect with people in a way that makes them happy to learn from her. She is one of the most positive people I know.
Holly Tisdale
Sandie is one of the most wonderful people I have ever worked with. Her attention to detail and committment to excellence in all efforts she takes on is incredible. It is no surprise she has been honored many times including the White House. I would be honored to work with her any time again, given the opportunity.
Steve White
I have known Sandie for more than 15 years. She is an amazing educator with all of the formal training and education necessary and has an incredible ability to connect with people in a way that makes them happy to learn from her. She is one of the most positive people I know.
Holly Tisdale
Sandie is one of the most wonderful people I have ever worked with. Her attention to detail and committment to excellence in all efforts she takes on is incredible. It is no surprise she has been honored many times including the White House. I would be honored to work with her any time again, given the opportunity.
Steve White
I have known Sandie for more than 15 years. She is an amazing educator with all of the formal training and education necessary and has an incredible ability to connect with people in a way that makes them happy to learn from her. She is one of the most positive people I know.
Holly Tisdale
Sandie is one of the most wonderful people I have ever worked with. Her attention to detail and committment to excellence in all efforts she takes on is incredible. It is no surprise she has been honored many times including the White House. I would be honored to work with her any time again, given the opportunity.
Credentials
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Certified Behavior Analyst
Certified Behavior Analyst -
Certified DiSC Facilitator
Certified DiSC Facilitator -
Certified FranklinCovey Facilitator
FranklinCovey -
Certified John Maxwell Team Member
The John Maxwell Company -
IPMA-SCP
IPMA-HR -
SHRM-SCP (5/2020)
SHRM
Experience
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International Franchise Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President Education
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Chief
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United States
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Think Tanks
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700 & Above Employee
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Member
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Oct 2022 - Present
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APPTEON, INC.
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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Expansion of Registered IT Apprenticeship: Senior SME, Business Development, Marketing
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Oct 2020 - Nov 2021
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City of Baltimore
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief of Training & Development Division
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2015 - Oct 2020
*Spearheads all training and development for 15,000+ employees in human capital professional development, program management, change management, strategic planning, and KPIs; leads a team of training, development, and apprenticeship staff. *Recognized for excellence in Leadership, Project Management and Performance; selected as the City of Baltimore’s Lead in Organizational Change Management for the overall implementation and deployment of Workday ERP system, and increased City-wide agency participation by 100% within 30 days. *Optimizes the employee professional and vocational in-service training program including the City apprenticeship program to conform with the State of Maryland. *Developed and executed the City of Baltimore Leadership Symposium; ignited attendance 42% from the previous year and performed 21% under budget. *Champions all HR activities including performance appraisals, disciplinary measures, and shape and supports all new hires' subordinate training. *SME for logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measures, and cost management. *Transforming the City’s Learning & Development team through the IACET (International Association of Continuing Education and Training) Accreditation to be able to directly provide CEUs (Continuing Education Unit Credits) to City employees who complete training courses. *Cross functionally collaborated with FranklinCovey and the Learning & Development team in various FranklinCovey programs in order to launch Unconscious Bias training citywide. *Authors fiscal planning and budgeting, monitor accounts receivables and training expenditures. *Shapes and supports grant proposals for training programs and activities in order to obtain Federal and State funding.
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Alliance Franchise Brands
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Training and Business Support
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2013 - 2015
*Architected all global training and HR development for business operations, sales, and marketing educational programs for 365 locations. *Shaped and supported QuickBooks, financial analysis and human resources.*SME for business operations, customer service, and sales development; authored and conceptualized educational programs for the entrepreneurial-based franchise system.*Delivered training through live workshops and/or virtual education; hired, trained, and mentored an e-Learning team to develop a new virtual learning program providing 24/7 access.*Served as team lead, instrumental in strategic planning, process development and launch of a new Image360 sign brand.*Spurred sales coaching program system-wide to implement process maps, analytics, and scorecards to drive system profitability.*Conceptualized and developed a new franchise owner training curriculum to meet the needs of rapid franchisor expansion.
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Director Of Training
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2008 - 2013
*Optimized all aspects of training and development; collaborated with executive teams to determine strategic key initiatives to drive franchise growth.*SME for curriculum development to create a system-wide training program in classrooms and virtual spaces.*Served as team lead for Point of Sale system support to the franchise network; developed training programs, employee manuals, and operations manuals to meet ongoing professional development.*Collaborated with a national meeting planner agency to direct all aspects of the National Convention.*Performed copywriting and graphic design for all training materials used in all professional development programs including webinars, PowerPoints, Manuals and online support documents.
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Owner / Principal
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2003 - 2008
*Founded this national and international start-up training and development firm for school systems, municipalities, government agencies, mid-sized business entities, and Fortune 500 Companies. *Ignited revenues of $2.5 million dollars through focusing on human capital development to generate solid infrastructures; optimized expertise in adult-learning, business development, and human resources, and curated strong strategic alliances to attract and retain top clients. *Founded this national and international start-up training and development firm for school systems, municipalities, government agencies, mid-sized business entities, and Fortune 500 Companies. *Ignited revenues of $2.5 million dollars through focusing on human capital development to generate solid infrastructures; optimized expertise in adult-learning, business development, and human resources, and curated strong strategic alliances to attract and retain top clients.
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Signs Now Charlotte
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United States
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President
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Nov 1997 - Nov 2006
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Education
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Gardner-Webb University
Master’s of School Administration -
Limestone College
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education