Experience

Virgin Galactic

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Learning & Development Specialist

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Tustin, California, United States



First American

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Underwriting Development Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Responsible for partnering with the Executive Director of Underwriting Development to implement underwriting strategy, programs, and other key development initiatives. •Manage the design, development, and delivery for an industry-leading bench building program for title underwriters. •Manage the development of a national underwriting resource library focused on just-in-time training for early to mid-career underwriters. •Oversee the instructional design team in developing a series of… Show more Responsible for partnering with the Executive Director of Underwriting Development to implement underwriting strategy, programs, and other key development initiatives. •Manage the design, development, and delivery for an industry-leading bench building program for title underwriters. •Manage the development of a national underwriting resource library focused on just-in-time training for early to mid-career underwriters. •Oversee the instructional design team in developing a series of e-learning trainings for new underwriters. •Support underwriting leadership to deliver the “Excellence in Underwriting” program focused on strengthening key underwriting competencies such as building rapport, decision-making, problem solving, and accountability in leading risk decisions.

• Senior Talent Development Specialist

  • Sep 2020 - Aug 2022

  Santa Ana, California, United States •Manage pre-career development program offerings including program design, development, delivery, and coordination. •Lead live program elements including strategic learning platform design and implementation •Lead program content development and revision process with internal SME’s •Lead strategic program communications •Support internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication •Support strategic project design and development •Support strategic development of… Show more •Manage pre-career development program offerings including program design, development, delivery, and coordination. •Lead live program elements including strategic learning platform design and implementation •Lead program content development and revision process with internal SME’s •Lead strategic program communications •Support internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication •Support strategic project design and development •Support strategic development of program elements •Support virtual program production and delivery •Support pre and post program elements including evaluation and assessment

• Sr. Learning & Development Coordinator

  • May 2018 - Sep 2020

  Provides leadership program coordination, administrative support for the Learning & Development department, special project management, and L&D customer service support to HR Business Partners. 1. Logistics Administrator: Responsible for coordinating logistics and training material printing/distribution, including pre- and post- communication to attendees. 2. Intern Program Manager: Manage the development and strategic initiatives for intern growth. Program management includes developing… Show more Provides leadership program coordination, administrative support for the Learning & Development department, special project management, and L&D customer service support to HR Business Partners. 1. Logistics Administrator: Responsible for coordinating logistics and training material printing/distribution, including pre- and post- communication to attendees. 2. Intern Program Manager: Manage the development and strategic initiatives for intern growth. Program management includes developing and preparing materials, scheduling events, coordinating speakers, providing ongoing communication and facilitating events. 3. Departmental Projects Coordinator: database, assessments, survey administration, and other projects. Follows up on pending details, coordinating project team activities and ensuring deadlines are met.

• HR Project Coordinator

  • Nov 2015 - May 2018

  Achievements in this role include: • Project manager for Corporate Social Responsibility program encompassing 12,000+ employees. • Project manager for Fortune 100 survey program and 10+ Best Places to Work programs per year • Project lead on the composition of 226 page Fortune Culture Audit • Special projects: Social Media task-force



Barnes & Noble, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Cashier

  • Dec 2014 - Nov 2015

  Irvine, California, United States



NOV

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contracts Specialist

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Houston, Texas Area Primarily responsible for creating and reviewing customer pricing agreements for 23 customers, evaluating, reviewing and qualifying 100+ global customer for discounts, and creating a procedure manual for entire contracts process.



University of Houston

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leadership Chair, Program for Excellence in Selling

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Houston, Texas The Program for Excellence in Selling is the nation’s largest sales program. Received 225 hours of live sales training; Responsible for planning major events and ensuring Team Leaders achieved sales quotas. - Exceeded sales quota by 169% in actual dollars raised for major annual event - Interviewed, selected and managed 16 team leaders and 63 first semester students in sales training and mentorship program to deploy major fundraiser - Trained Mentors and first-year… Show more The Program for Excellence in Selling is the nation’s largest sales program. Received 225 hours of live sales training; Responsible for planning major events and ensuring Team Leaders achieved sales quotas. - Exceeded sales quota by 169% in actual dollars raised for major annual event - Interviewed, selected and managed 16 team leaders and 63 first semester students in sales training and mentorship program to deploy major fundraiser - Trained Mentors and first-year students on live selling, kept them on track to achieve sales quotas - Organized and planned large events, including “Meet your Mentor” day for 90 participants; Designed games, ice breakers and team building activities Show less



FundEd Consulting

• Technology & Grant Consultant

  • Jun 2009 - Jul 2011

  - Created marketing materials for distribution to clients - Wrote the annual company newsletter which keeps clients updated on current news - Analyzed schools grant history and developed reports for schools - Worked directly with CEO on special projects for business development