Founder | Learning Experience Design

• Jan 2023 - Present

We unlock the power of people by creating impactful learning experiences that enable individuals and teams to reach their full potential. Learning experiences are becoming more personal. What employees want to learn and how they want to learn it has shifted dramatically in the last few years. We partner with facilitators, coaches, learning and talent leaders, and department leaders to expand their reach and impact so they can meet their learners where they are. We unlock the power of people by creating impactful learning experiences that enable individuals and teams to reach their full potential. Learning experiences are becoming more personal. What employees want to learn and how they want to learn it has shifted dramatically in the last few years. We partner with facilitators, coaches, learning and talent leaders, and department leaders to expand their reach and impact so they can meet their learners where they are.

Senior Integrated Learning Specialist

• Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

Beginning in 2023, as part of Xandr's integration into Microsoft, I've transitioned my focus from the Xandr Technology organization and have expanded my role to support the learning and development strategy for the full Ads Engineering organization at Microsoft. Beginning in 2023, as part of Xandr's integration into Microsoft, I've transitioned my focus from the Xandr Technology organization and have expanded my role to support the learning and development strategy for the full Ads Engineering organization at Microsoft.

Senior Tech Learning & Growth Manager

• Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

Expanding my impact as a learning and growth leader at Xandr, a Microsoft company, I continue to focus on events, programs, and communications to support all roles in their learning and career growth across the Xandr Technology Organization.

Tech Learning and Growth Manager

• Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

As the Tech Learning & Growth Manager at Xandr, I focus on cultivating a culture of learning that empowers and enables our employees to continuously grow in their careers so they can do their best work. Our programs provide learning opportunities across a range of content, resources, platforms, programs, and tools so employees can choose to engage in experiences relevant to their personal and career growth. We partner with engineers and leaders to stand up technical training workshops and scale programs with external vendors to provide 1:1 coaching support, virtual learning sessions, and skills development on key topics for various roles in the organization. We aim to maximize the impact and reach of programming, processes, and initiatives by aligning and partnering with HRBPs, Tech Strategy & Operations, CSR, and other teams across the business.• Develop the annual Tech learning strategy and roadmap for the Technology community of 800+ employees, from entry level to VP• Partner with senior leaders and subject matter experts to develop technical learning programs that align with business goals and tie into company processes (e.g., Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure)• Own the strategy, program management, and learner cohort experience for a scaled 1:1 leadership coaching program• Curate and maintain a suite of tech focused learning resources, including onboarding content, online platforms, articles, recordings, and newsletters• Engage with vendors and cross-functional partners to deliver workshops and host internal webinars for tech-focused ‘teach and learn’ sessions • Drive engagement for learning programs and events via targeted Slack campaigns and email communications• Collect and analyze learner and stakeholder feedback to measure success and implement changes to increase overall impact Show less

Learning Solution Consultant & Senior Project Manager

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2019

I am a project manager and instructional designer who helps learning and development leaders plan and deliver impactful learning experiences that inspire and enable teams to reach their full potential. With 6 years’ experience in management consulting, I execute sales enablement activities, learning experience design, and project management for leadership development programs, change management initiatives, sales transformation programs, and human capital consulting. • Lead B2B project management activities for global accounts with $2.1MM+ annual project revenue • Enable sales by researching, developing, and marketing products, proposals, and project scopes to customers • Educate 4 sales team members and customers on use of product suite and company IP to support business needs • Consult as a subject matter expert on 6 assessments in strategy, strengths-based leadership, sales, and mindset • Design learning content and conduct briefings for 5 to 20-page detailed facilitator briefing guides and training materials (e.g. agendas, learner workbooks and handouts, speaker presentation slides) • Manage customer and team relations at 1 to 3-day leadership events with 400+ attendees and 10-20 facilitators • Synthesize internal and customer feedback metrics to implement improvement plans into future products Show less

Senior Customer Experience Analyst

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

• Execute B2B customer-facing project management activities for 10+ professional and financial services, retail, and healthcare customers for 100+ learning and consulting events• Conduct sales enablement activities to support new business development and $1MM+ repeat revenue generation• Market the value and ROI of core product and service offerings to customers in line with business objectives• Edit and format training materials, new proposals, and customer-facing documents

Customer Experience Analyst

• May 2013 - Jul 2014

• Coordinate materials, logistics, timely billing, and customer record keeping for 130+ events and learning engagements• Mentor 5 Customer Experience Analysts by role modelling and educating on best practices and efficiencies

English Language Tutor for International MBA Students

• Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

Educated 13 exchange graduate students in core areas of the English language and American culture to improve use in daily conversation, school assignments, and career preparation activities.Key responsibilities:•Consulted effectively in both one-on-one and group environments with 13 students per week•Developed personalized methods of instruction to address individual learning needs and styles •Facilitated conversations about American culture to help students confidently navigate daily activities •Instructed students in American business etiquette to aid preparation for job interviews•Prepared detailed progress reports of students’ progress and improvement for departmental records Show less

Collection Manager

• Mar 2011 - May 2012

Pollster

• Feb 2011 - Mar 2011

Press Release Writer & Editorial Assistant

• Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

House Manager

• Jan 2011 - May 2012

Multiple Semesters & Productions Multiple Semesters & Productions

Undergraduate Assistant

• Sep 2009 - Jan 2010

Gymnastics Coach

• Jul 2005 - Aug 2009