Education Manger

• Dec 2018 - Present

Adjunct Instructor for Academic Support Center

• Aug 2015 - Jan 2023

• Developed and designed a consistent format for all training materials taking action in areas that are blocked by barriers. • Collaborated with college faculty to develop training called Seminars on the Run to ensure it is customized to their programs and available for student’s schedules. • Re-formatted all seminars to adhere to the new design standards to create a consistency within the program utilizing Microsoft applications. • Organized the seminar materials for ease of location… Show more • Developed and designed a consistent format for all training materials taking action in areas that are blocked by barriers. • Collaborated with college faculty to develop training called Seminars on the Run to ensure it is customized to their programs and available for student’s schedules. • Re-formatted all seminars to adhere to the new design standards to create a consistency within the program utilizing Microsoft applications. • Organized the seminar materials for ease of location and standards setting up uniform expectations. • Advertised the seminars through multitude of avenues creating over 300% greater awareness and attendance. • Created new seminars to add to the Academic Support Center offerings keeping the seminars relevant to student population. • Interviewed, hired and scheduled seminar instructors to ensure the program has the best possible instructors. • Trained the trainers on consistent environment and how to maintain the integrity and versions of the training material. • Presented seminars for the Academic Support Center with excellence engaging students and creating a trust with the over 36 professors that offer extra credit for attending the seminars. • Coordinated the day-to-day operations of the seminars, instructors, communication, schedules, and logistics for the program resolving obstacles along the way. Show less • Developed and designed a consistent format for all training materials taking action in areas that are blocked by barriers. • Collaborated with college faculty to develop training called Seminars on the Run to ensure it is customized to their programs and available for student’s schedules. • Re-formatted all seminars to adhere to the new design standards to create a consistency within the program utilizing Microsoft applications. • Organized the seminar materials for ease of location… Show more • Developed and designed a consistent format for all training materials taking action in areas that are blocked by barriers. • Collaborated with college faculty to develop training called Seminars on the Run to ensure it is customized to their programs and available for student’s schedules. • Re-formatted all seminars to adhere to the new design standards to create a consistency within the program utilizing Microsoft applications. • Organized the seminar materials for ease of location and standards setting up uniform expectations. • Advertised the seminars through multitude of avenues creating over 300% greater awareness and attendance. • Created new seminars to add to the Academic Support Center offerings keeping the seminars relevant to student population. • Interviewed, hired and scheduled seminar instructors to ensure the program has the best possible instructors. • Trained the trainers on consistent environment and how to maintain the integrity and versions of the training material. • Presented seminars for the Academic Support Center with excellence engaging students and creating a trust with the over 36 professors that offer extra credit for attending the seminars. • Coordinated the day-to-day operations of the seminars, instructors, communication, schedules, and logistics for the program resolving obstacles along the way. Show less

Curriculum Developer

• Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

• Developed and demonstrated the functionality of an older version of an eligibility system for comparisons for the training needs assessment. • Developed outlines for the training courses which lead to the module development using story boards. • Developed and reviewed with the customer the modules using design documents for source of functionality. • Developed and demonstrated the functionality of an older version of an eligibility system for comparisons for the training needs assessment. • Developed outlines for the training courses which lead to the module development using story boards. • Developed and reviewed with the customer the modules using design documents for source of functionality.

Lead Trainer / Curriculum Developer

• Oct 2012 - Feb 2014

• Lead trainer, designed, developed and executed for the train the trainer program for 25 state and Deloitte trainers. • Designed two- to five-day workshops, with tight scheduling requirements, actively involving the customer’s in the learning process and using the ADDIE methodology. • Developed training material for ASPEN's Integrated Eligibility system in the state of New Mexico using story boards. • Tested functionality of the ASPEN eligibility system identifying alternative… Show more • Lead trainer, designed, developed and executed for the train the trainer program for 25 state and Deloitte trainers. • Designed two- to five-day workshops, with tight scheduling requirements, actively involving the customer’s in the learning process and using the ADDIE methodology. • Developed training material for ASPEN's Integrated Eligibility system in the state of New Mexico using story boards. • Tested functionality of the ASPEN eligibility system identifying alternative solution through Interim Business Processes. • Worked with Subject Matter Experts to identify system functionality to incorporate into training modules for the state of New Mexico. • Revised and rewrote material to customize training for individual roles within the state. • Proven adaptability and resourcefulness; able and willing to assist others in the learning process. • Passionate in bringing out the best in students to achieve or surpass company objectives • Forward thinker, welcomes challenges, and willing to help wherever needed. • Enjoys team environment; promotes employee strengths, achievements along with accountability. • Empowered team to implement new ideas and participate in leadership growth and development opportunities. Show less • Lead trainer, designed, developed and executed for the train the trainer program for 25 state and Deloitte trainers. • Designed two- to five-day workshops, with tight scheduling requirements, actively involving the customer’s in the learning process and using the ADDIE methodology. • Developed training material for ASPEN's Integrated Eligibility system in the state of New Mexico using story boards. • Tested functionality of the ASPEN eligibility system identifying alternative… Show more • Lead trainer, designed, developed and executed for the train the trainer program for 25 state and Deloitte trainers. • Designed two- to five-day workshops, with tight scheduling requirements, actively involving the customer’s in the learning process and using the ADDIE methodology. • Developed training material for ASPEN's Integrated Eligibility system in the state of New Mexico using story boards. • Tested functionality of the ASPEN eligibility system identifying alternative solution through Interim Business Processes. • Worked with Subject Matter Experts to identify system functionality to incorporate into training modules for the state of New Mexico. • Revised and rewrote material to customize training for individual roles within the state. • Proven adaptability and resourcefulness; able and willing to assist others in the learning process. • Passionate in bringing out the best in students to achieve or surpass company objectives • Forward thinker, welcomes challenges, and willing to help wherever needed. • Enjoys team environment; promotes employee strengths, achievements along with accountability. • Empowered team to implement new ideas and participate in leadership growth and development opportunities. Show less

Owner, Doctor of Naturopathy, Health Coach

• May 2010 - Sep 2012

• Customized personal materials for customers to reach their individual goals. • Coordinated and “featured in” a three part video for on-line training opportunity. • Wrote and published a monthly newsletter for the last two years sharing monthly topics, facts, interviews and upcoming events. • Wrote monthly newsletter for customer to help their customer relationships and improve business. • Educated and developed an understanding of topics as well as tying together materials… Show more • Customized personal materials for customers to reach their individual goals. • Coordinated and “featured in” a three part video for on-line training opportunity. • Wrote and published a monthly newsletter for the last two years sharing monthly topics, facts, interviews and upcoming events. • Wrote monthly newsletter for customer to help their customer relationships and improve business. • Educated and developed an understanding of topics as well as tying together materials for past and future talks. • Interviewed and evaluated over 200 individual Assessments for customers. • Designed specific programs for specialized client needs. • Developed and facilitated workshops for health organizations providing coverage on topics that the customer felt would be effective for their clients. • Implemented a training program for the Ferndale community events for three consecutive years. • Demonstrated how to perform assessments and provided feedback to 100+ customers. • Empower all customers to obtain a knowledge base about their specific training programs. Show less • Customized personal materials for customers to reach their individual goals. • Coordinated and “featured in” a three part video for on-line training opportunity. • Wrote and published a monthly newsletter for the last two years sharing monthly topics, facts, interviews and upcoming events. • Wrote monthly newsletter for customer to help their customer relationships and improve business. • Educated and developed an understanding of topics as well as tying together materials… Show more • Customized personal materials for customers to reach their individual goals. • Coordinated and “featured in” a three part video for on-line training opportunity. • Wrote and published a monthly newsletter for the last two years sharing monthly topics, facts, interviews and upcoming events. • Wrote monthly newsletter for customer to help their customer relationships and improve business. • Educated and developed an understanding of topics as well as tying together materials for past and future talks. • Interviewed and evaluated over 200 individual Assessments for customers. • Designed specific programs for specialized client needs. • Developed and facilitated workshops for health organizations providing coverage on topics that the customer felt would be effective for their clients. • Implemented a training program for the Ferndale community events for three consecutive years. • Demonstrated how to perform assessments and provided feedback to 100+ customers. • Empower all customers to obtain a knowledge base about their specific training programs. Show less

Lead Trainer

• Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

• Trained over 500 students for the new Michigan BRIDGES project completing the week with final average test scores falling between 90 – 100% • Illustrated how to navigate through corporate changes using humor and practical examples in order to keep the students engaged • Provided site support for state agencies as they transitioned into system changes. • Trained over 500 students for the new Michigan BRIDGES project completing the week with final average test scores falling between 90 – 100% • Illustrated how to navigate through corporate changes using humor and practical examples in order to keep the students engaged • Provided site support for state agencies as they transitioned into system changes.

Director of Adult and Adolescent Programs

• Oct 2005 - Oct 2007

Managed and maintained $1.6 million budgets for after-school programs supporting two school districts, seven schools and more than 400 students ranging from 5 -18 years old Managed 65 full- and part-time employees including hiring, training, evaluating and mentoring Developed and managed budgets for seven distinct programs for company facing economic distress Managed and maintained $1.6 million budgets for after-school programs supporting two school districts, seven schools and more than 400 students ranging from 5 -18 years old Managed 65 full- and part-time employees including hiring, training, evaluating and mentoring Developed and managed budgets for seven distinct programs for company facing economic distress

Planning Analyst

• 1998 - 2003

Participated with engineering team to develop and design automotive capacity planning website. Lead IT team to design on-line help desk developing our own unique system to identify, manage, report & solve IT issues. Tracked help desk issues identifying root causes while working with IT to eliminate concerns in timely manner. Served as the subject matter expert (SME) for capacity planning website. Provided training throughout the United States and Mexico. Designed and delivered… Show more Participated with engineering team to develop and design automotive capacity planning website. Lead IT team to design on-line help desk developing our own unique system to identify, manage, report & solve IT issues. Tracked help desk issues identifying root causes while working with IT to eliminate concerns in timely manner. Served as the subject matter expert (SME) for capacity planning website. Provided training throughout the United States and Mexico. Designed and delivered training for purchasing department and North American suppliers to use capacity website. Easily and quickly assimilated new website changes and incorporated into presentations, thus providing immediate value to the team by preventing delays in relaying information. Show less Participated with engineering team to develop and design automotive capacity planning website. Lead IT team to design on-line help desk developing our own unique system to identify, manage, report & solve IT issues. Tracked help desk issues identifying root causes while working with IT to eliminate concerns in timely manner. Served as the subject matter expert (SME) for capacity planning website. Provided training throughout the United States and Mexico. Designed and delivered… Show more Participated with engineering team to develop and design automotive capacity planning website. Lead IT team to design on-line help desk developing our own unique system to identify, manage, report & solve IT issues. Tracked help desk issues identifying root causes while working with IT to eliminate concerns in timely manner. Served as the subject matter expert (SME) for capacity planning website. Provided training throughout the United States and Mexico. Designed and delivered training for purchasing department and North American suppliers to use capacity website. Easily and quickly assimilated new website changes and incorporated into presentations, thus providing immediate value to the team by preventing delays in relaying information. Show less