Career Coach

• Jun 2021 - Present

Are you looking for a job that's both purposeful and pays well? Look no further! I'm an award-winning leader in higher education with over 15 years of experience, specializing in leadership and career development. I'm here to help you identify your career niche, recommend targeted learning opportunities and connect you with networking opportunities. Together, we'll create career branding materials that make you stand out from the crowd. My experience spans both the public and… Show more Are you looking for a job that's both purposeful and pays well? Look no further! I'm an award-winning leader in higher education with over 15 years of experience, specializing in leadership and career development. I'm here to help you identify your career niche, recommend targeted learning opportunities and connect you with networking opportunities. Together, we'll create career branding materials that make you stand out from the crowd. My experience spans both the public and private sectors, and I practice transformational leadership that inspires others to become leaders too. I bring a high level of creativity and strategic focus to everything I do. So, if you're ready to build a customized career materials package and leadership development plan, I'm here to help you land your dream job. Take a look at my resources and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Let's make your career goals a reality! HELPFUL CONTENT 🤝Check out my career content: 🔹Hit "follow" on LinkedIn 🔹 Visit my website for more resources and to get in touch: www.leighneys.com Show less Are you looking for a job that's both purposeful and pays well? Look no further! I'm an award-winning leader in higher education with over 15 years of experience, specializing in leadership and career development. I'm here to help you identify your career niche, recommend targeted learning opportunities and connect you with networking opportunities. Together, we'll create career branding materials that make you stand out from the crowd. My experience spans both the public and… Show more Are you looking for a job that's both purposeful and pays well? Look no further! I'm an award-winning leader in higher education with over 15 years of experience, specializing in leadership and career development. I'm here to help you identify your career niche, recommend targeted learning opportunities and connect you with networking opportunities. Together, we'll create career branding materials that make you stand out from the crowd. My experience spans both the public and private sectors, and I practice transformational leadership that inspires others to become leaders too. I bring a high level of creativity and strategic focus to everything I do. So, if you're ready to build a customized career materials package and leadership development plan, I'm here to help you land your dream job. Take a look at my resources and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Let's make your career goals a reality! HELPFUL CONTENT 🤝Check out my career content: 🔹Hit "follow" on LinkedIn 🔹 Visit my website for more resources and to get in touch: www.leighneys.com Show less

Business Learning Specialist

• Jul 2022 - Present

Collaborates with teammates to develop job-specific knowledge and skills including standard processes, procedures and the use of systems such as the customer relationship management, content management and loan origination systems. They also develop training and performance support tools to enhance employees’ knowledge of lending, credit, and various areas of the business. Responsibilities • Develop new and enhance existing job-specific training programs for new hires and existing… Show more Collaborates with teammates to develop job-specific knowledge and skills including standard processes, procedures and the use of systems such as the customer relationship management, content management and loan origination systems. They also develop training and performance support tools to enhance employees’ knowledge of lending, credit, and various areas of the business. Responsibilities • Develop new and enhance existing job-specific training programs for new hires and existing teammates. • Facilitate, coordinate, and deliver highly effective and valuable learning experiences/events. • Design and develop media and content intended to teach, train, inform or educate employees. • Collaborate with FCSAmerica leaders and stakeholders to serve as a resource for FCSAmerica performance effectiveness, including job-specific training. • Maintain a working knowledge of lending and/or insurance philosophies, processes, expectations and job roles. • Leverage relationships with Product Managers, Owners, Business Process Specialists and related subject matter experts to ensure integration of philosophies, processes and procedures into all training and learning activities. • Measure, analyze and continuously improve the impact and effectiveness of training programs. • Develop and sustain functional skills gap analysis tools (i.e., training evaluations, surveys, knowledge checks, reinforcement tools, etc.) Show less Collaborates with teammates to develop job-specific knowledge and skills including standard processes, procedures and the use of systems such as the customer relationship management, content management and loan origination systems. They also develop training and performance support tools to enhance employees’ knowledge of lending, credit, and various areas of the business. Responsibilities • Develop new and enhance existing job-specific training programs for new hires and existing… Show more Collaborates with teammates to develop job-specific knowledge and skills including standard processes, procedures and the use of systems such as the customer relationship management, content management and loan origination systems. They also develop training and performance support tools to enhance employees’ knowledge of lending, credit, and various areas of the business. Responsibilities • Develop new and enhance existing job-specific training programs for new hires and existing teammates. • Facilitate, coordinate, and deliver highly effective and valuable learning experiences/events. • Design and develop media and content intended to teach, train, inform or educate employees. • Collaborate with FCSAmerica leaders and stakeholders to serve as a resource for FCSAmerica performance effectiveness, including job-specific training. • Maintain a working knowledge of lending and/or insurance philosophies, processes, expectations and job roles. • Leverage relationships with Product Managers, Owners, Business Process Specialists and related subject matter experts to ensure integration of philosophies, processes and procedures into all training and learning activities. • Measure, analyze and continuously improve the impact and effectiveness of training programs. • Develop and sustain functional skills gap analysis tools (i.e., training evaluations, surveys, knowledge checks, reinforcement tools, etc.) Show less

International Education Strategist & Co-founder

• Sep 2021 - Present

As a co-founder of an international education consultancy, I bring more than a decade of experience in the education industry, working with clients across multiple countries and cultural backgrounds. I am a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully guiding organizations towards achieving their academic goals. My expertise lies in providing customized international education consulting services, including strategic campus internationalization plans and branding and marketing… Show more As a co-founder of an international education consultancy, I bring more than a decade of experience in the education industry, working with clients across multiple countries and cultural backgrounds. I am a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully guiding organizations towards achieving their academic goals. My expertise lies in providing customized international education consulting services, including strategic campus internationalization plans and branding and marketing recommendations. Show less As a co-founder of an international education consultancy, I bring more than a decade of experience in the education industry, working with clients across multiple countries and cultural backgrounds. I am a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully guiding organizations towards achieving their academic goals. My expertise lies in providing customized international education consulting services, including strategic campus internationalization plans and branding and marketing… Show more As a co-founder of an international education consultancy, I bring more than a decade of experience in the education industry, working with clients across multiple countries and cultural backgrounds. I am a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully guiding organizations towards achieving their academic goals. My expertise lies in providing customized international education consulting services, including strategic campus internationalization plans and branding and marketing recommendations. Show less

Community Vitality Field Specialist

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

Provide leadership in building mutual learning relationships with community citizens and leaders. In addition, my role involves providing a blend of educational outreach, technical assistance, and community coaching in order to connect communities with current community development research, various skill-building opportunities, curricula, identifying their own community assets, and applicable community-based outreach practices. Key Achievements: • Co-lead strategic planning efforts for… Show more Provide leadership in building mutual learning relationships with community citizens and leaders. In addition, my role involves providing a blend of educational outreach, technical assistance, and community coaching in order to connect communities with current community development research, various skill-building opportunities, curricula, identifying their own community assets, and applicable community-based outreach practices. Key Achievements: • Co-lead strategic planning efforts for non-profit organizations including focus groups and assessment • Developed Building Highly Effective Boards curriculum for state-wide training and development • Research and publish academic articles on community development and engagement • Perform all aspects of content creation and social media management for Community Vitality unit • Lead trainer for “Coming Together for Racial Understanding” program for State of South Dakota • Coordinate marketing and sponsorship for 2022 Energize! Rural Communities Conference • Certified Remote Works Professional trainer for Utah State University’s Remote Works Program Show less Provide leadership in building mutual learning relationships with community citizens and leaders. In addition, my role involves providing a blend of educational outreach, technical assistance, and community coaching in order to connect communities with current community development research, various skill-building opportunities, curricula, identifying their own community assets, and applicable community-based outreach practices. Key Achievements: • Co-lead strategic planning efforts for… Show more Provide leadership in building mutual learning relationships with community citizens and leaders. In addition, my role involves providing a blend of educational outreach, technical assistance, and community coaching in order to connect communities with current community development research, various skill-building opportunities, curricula, identifying their own community assets, and applicable community-based outreach practices. Key Achievements: • Co-lead strategic planning efforts for non-profit organizations including focus groups and assessment • Developed Building Highly Effective Boards curriculum for state-wide training and development • Research and publish academic articles on community development and engagement • Perform all aspects of content creation and social media management for Community Vitality unit • Lead trainer for “Coming Together for Racial Understanding” program for State of South Dakota • Coordinate marketing and sponsorship for 2022 Energize! Rural Communities Conference • Certified Remote Works Professional trainer for Utah State University’s Remote Works Program Show less

Community Member

• Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Education including: K-12 Methods, Graduate Research and Design, Psychology of Learning. Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Education including: K-12 Methods, Graduate Research and Design, Psychology of Learning.

Team Lead

• Jan 2020 - May 2021

Served as the team lead for two departments and member of senior leadership team. Managed all aspects of parent, student and teacher enrollment including registration, payment plans and customer service. Also oversaw all aspects of planning for educational trips including accommodations & food, busing, ticketed activities and flights for 12,000-plus travelers. Approved departmental financial transactions, managed vendor credits and monitored trip budgets. Performed personnel management and… Show more Served as the team lead for two departments and member of senior leadership team. Managed all aspects of parent, student and teacher enrollment including registration, payment plans and customer service. Also oversaw all aspects of planning for educational trips including accommodations & food, busing, ticketed activities and flights for 12,000-plus travelers. Approved departmental financial transactions, managed vendor credits and monitored trip budgets. Performed personnel management and the coordination/expansion of high-quality travel experiences for students, parents and teachers. Show less Served as the team lead for two departments and member of senior leadership team. Managed all aspects of parent, student and teacher enrollment including registration, payment plans and customer service. Also oversaw all aspects of planning for educational trips including accommodations & food, busing, ticketed activities and flights for 12,000-plus travelers. Approved departmental financial transactions, managed vendor credits and monitored trip budgets. Performed personnel management and… Show more Served as the team lead for two departments and member of senior leadership team. Managed all aspects of parent, student and teacher enrollment including registration, payment plans and customer service. Also oversaw all aspects of planning for educational trips including accommodations & food, busing, ticketed activities and flights for 12,000-plus travelers. Approved departmental financial transactions, managed vendor credits and monitored trip budgets. Performed personnel management and the coordination/expansion of high-quality travel experiences for students, parents and teachers. Show less

Director of International Programs and Services

• 2010 - 2016

Provided leadership and expertise in the development and realization of a shared vision for international education. Oversaw fiscal/budget management, personnel management, and the expansion of high-quality study abroad experiences for students, faculty and staff. Guided internationalization of UMD’s curriculum development, research, and student learning. Key Achievements: • Co-chair of the Internationalization Leadership Team for a national program aimed at a) identifying campus… Show more Provided leadership and expertise in the development and realization of a shared vision for international education. Oversaw fiscal/budget management, personnel management, and the expansion of high-quality study abroad experiences for students, faculty and staff. Guided internationalization of UMD’s curriculum development, research, and student learning. Key Achievements: • Co-chair of the Internationalization Leadership Team for a national program aimed at a) identifying campus goals and student learning outcomes related to internationalization and b) developing a systematic plan for comprehensive campus internationalization. Collaborated with UMD campus faculty and staff for 2.5 years to create and implement the strategic plan. • Co-created UMD’s 2017 strategic plan as a member of UMD’s Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Collaboratively crafted benchmarks and action items to progress campus towards strategic plan goals. • Led the development of a comprehensive assessment plan to measure UMD’s student learning outcomes for domestic study abroad participants and international exchange students. • Chaired the Faculty Advisory Council, a committee that empowered faculty from across campus to create buy-in within their departments for strategic plan efforts. • Applied a Business Process Analysis approach to restructure IPS’s workloads to be more efficient. These efficiencies allowed IPS to better monitor our revenues/expenses and remain financially stable. • Awarded UMD’s Outstanding Staff Award for outstanding service to students.

Curriculum Integration Coordinator

• 2007 - 2010

Performed study abroad curriculum integration activities including course equivalency database management, workshops and presentations. Coordinated short-term study abroad programs, including program development, promotion, recruitment, advising, and pre-departure orientation programming