Experience

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  Thomas Moore Consulting

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Instructor/Gallup Certified Strengths Coach/Consultant

    • Dec 2017 - Present
    • Sacramento, California Area

    My mission is to improve employee performance and engagement through targeted training and Gallup Strengths Finder Assessment coaching.

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  Los Rios Community College District

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Instructor/Consultant

    • Nov 2012 - Present
    • Sacramento, California Area

    I facilitate various business and communication courses for the Government Training Academy.

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  Tom and The Broken Hearts

  • Northern California

  • Tom of Tom and The Broken Hearts - A Tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • Northern California

    My band does a live tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. We use the same or similar instruments and have spent countless hours learning every nuance of their live performances. We love this music and are serious about giving people an experience they will enjoy.

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  City of Sacramento

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Training Program Specialist

    • Jun 2012 - Jun 2017

    Created and provided training and leadership development opportunities for City employees and management. Facilitated strategic planning for City departments and boards, and consulted with City Manager and executives to plan reorganizations and improve efficiencies. Worked with managers to develop intervention programs for team performance improvement. Developed City-wide employee engagement surveys and presented statistical analysis to executive team, and coordinated with departments to plan marketing and outreach activities for their programs. Facilitated leadership, communication and human resources training for City employees.

  • Wellness Coordinator

    • Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

    Created organization-wide wellness program that identified critical indicators of workforce health status and key opportunities to make improvements for huge cost savings and potential 5:1 ROI (return on investment). Worked closely with stakeholders and health plan vendors to develop health survey, conduct on-site screenings, and coordinate intervention presentations and group meetings. Created motivational speaker series utilizing top corporate speakers and business consultants. Coordinate training and teach human resources classes to employees.

  • OD Specialist

    • May 2000 - Jul 2011

    Facilitate leadership and human resources training for City employees. Administered training budget of more than $300,000. Recruited top-notch trainers and consultants and renegotiated existing contracts, generating significant cost savings while building a network of highly qualified consultants. Converted City training program from consultant-based to employee-based in approximately one year. Produced, conducted interviews and edited "Citycast," an online telecast that minimized silos by introducing leaders and engaging employees to learn about roles and operations of different departments and division heads. Produced and led marketing effort for "City-to-Customer" conferences attended by 1200 employees and resulting in marked improvement in interdepartmental morale, employee engagement, and desired customer service behaviors.Organizational development efforts help win recognition for the City with Sacramento Workplace Excellence Leader (SWEL) Award (2004 and 2008).

  • Marketing and Projects Analyst

    • Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

    Managed marketing, projects and special events for City's Organizational Development Division. Created marketing plans, developed publications and constructed graphic images. Designed instructional aides including workbooks, pamphlets, video tapes and slides. Helped establish and served as Editor/Photographer for award-winning "City U Tool Box," a monthly employee outreach publication to promote personal and professional development that successfully promoted voluntary personal and professional development and helped double training participation rates. Merit Award for City U Tool Box, 2003, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)Silver Cappie Award for City U Tool Box, 2002, Sacramento Public Relations Association (SPRA)Represented Organizational Development Division at various city departmental staff meetings, promoting division services and building recognition and rapport that resulted in greater employee engagement and participation in continuous development activities. Worked with City executives to produce Mayor's annual 25 year recognition event, beginning a tradition of highly anticipated recognition events that helped build staff morale. Managed all aspects of complex events including establishing timelines, hiring speakers and contracting food and facilities. Negotiated major discount with the in-house audio-visual provider at the Sacramento Convention Center for all City events. Facilitated quarterly new employee orientation with the City Manager and other City executives, initiating strong bonds and organizational alignment between new employees and management. Developed internship program with local colleges, and supervised interns in web design and event management and administration.

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  ASTD

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Past President (2014)

    • Sep 2011 - Nov 2015
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Association for Talent Development, Sacramento Chapter. Program chair 2011 - 2013, Chapter President 2014.

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  University of Phoenix

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Adjunct Instructor

    • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Taught numerous classes in the School of Business

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  UC Davis

  • Campus Unions Client Services Manager

    • Mar 1992 - May 2000

    Client Services Manager for the Memorial and Silo Unions. Responsible for events in the two campus unions, client satisfaction, facility maintenance and room reservations. Hired, trained and mentored a team of over 30 students who performed the day to day functions of the two student unions. Gave...