Founder

• May 2022 - Present

Join my mission to help 1 million people get healthier! I help fitness entrepreneurs use online learning to create lasting life change for their clients. From self-paced mini courses to individual and group-based transformation programs. You're the subject matter expert. You bring the fitness and nutrition knowledge. I use my 15+ years developing eLearning programs and 8+ years of teaching them to bring your vision to life. To make it memorable. And, most importantly, to unleash its… Show more Join my mission to help 1 million people get healthier! I help fitness entrepreneurs use online learning to create lasting life change for their clients. From self-paced mini courses to individual and group-based transformation programs. You're the subject matter expert. You bring the fitness and nutrition knowledge. I use my 15+ years developing eLearning programs and 8+ years of teaching them to bring your vision to life. To make it memorable. And, most importantly, to unleash its power and potential to permanently transform people's lives. Together we will make 1 million people healthier! We will add years back to people's lives. And we will teach moms and dads how to model a new, healthier way for the next generation. A special note for the entrepreneurs helping clients with weight loss: The people who need your help most - folks like me who have struggled with weight loss for a lifetime - are often the hardest to reach. To get through to. To be trusted and accepted by. Currently on my own journey to lose 100 pounds, I talk to those people daily. To help you better understand people of size, I share my life experience and perspective, not just my tech skills. Show less Join my mission to help 1 million people get healthier! I help fitness entrepreneurs use online learning to create lasting life change for their clients. From self-paced mini courses to individual and group-based transformation programs. You're the subject matter expert. You bring the fitness and nutrition knowledge. I use my 15+ years developing eLearning programs and 8+ years of teaching them to bring your vision to life. To make it memorable. And, most importantly, to unleash its… Show more Join my mission to help 1 million people get healthier! I help fitness entrepreneurs use online learning to create lasting life change for their clients. From self-paced mini courses to individual and group-based transformation programs. You're the subject matter expert. You bring the fitness and nutrition knowledge. I use my 15+ years developing eLearning programs and 8+ years of teaching them to bring your vision to life. To make it memorable. And, most importantly, to unleash its power and potential to permanently transform people's lives. Together we will make 1 million people healthier! We will add years back to people's lives. And we will teach moms and dads how to model a new, healthier way for the next generation. A special note for the entrepreneurs helping clients with weight loss: The people who need your help most - folks like me who have struggled with weight loss for a lifetime - are often the hardest to reach. To get through to. To be trusted and accepted by. Currently on my own journey to lose 100 pounds, I talk to those people daily. To help you better understand people of size, I share my life experience and perspective, not just my tech skills. Show less

Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior

• Apr 2015 - Present

Develop and teach online courses including: Leadership Development, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, Personal Values & Organizational Ethics, Principles of Management, and Studies in Christian Management Develop and teach online courses including: Leadership Development, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, Personal Values & Organizational Ethics, Principles of Management, and Studies in Christian Management

Learning and Development Consultant

• Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

Design, develop, and deliver eLearning solutions that improve employee performance, increase retention, foster community, and grow sales. • Developed 20+ mini courses for employee onboarding. Topics include: company origin story, Google Workspace, Zoom, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, The Predictive Index, Email Etiquette, Calendar Etiquette, Sales Process, Travel Policy, Phone Usage, etc. (2020 - 2022) • Starred in and produced 30+ training videos designed to increase technical… Show more Design, develop, and deliver eLearning solutions that improve employee performance, increase retention, foster community, and grow sales. • Developed 20+ mini courses for employee onboarding. Topics include: company origin story, Google Workspace, Zoom, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, The Predictive Index, Email Etiquette, Calendar Etiquette, Sales Process, Travel Policy, Phone Usage, etc. (2020 - 2022) • Starred in and produced 30+ training videos designed to increase technical product knowledge and grow sales enablement efforts. (2020 - 2021) • Led the company’s migration from GoToMeeting to Zoom, including the creation of an 8-module online training program, the launch of a community-based virtual support forum, and the set up of multiple physical Zoom Rooms. (2021) • Founded the Garland Book Club. (2021) Show less Design, develop, and deliver eLearning solutions that improve employee performance, increase retention, foster community, and grow sales. • Developed 20+ mini courses for employee onboarding. Topics include: company origin story, Google Workspace, Zoom, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, The Predictive Index, Email Etiquette, Calendar Etiquette, Sales Process, Travel Policy, Phone Usage, etc. (2020 - 2022) • Starred in and produced 30+ training videos designed to increase technical… Show more Design, develop, and deliver eLearning solutions that improve employee performance, increase retention, foster community, and grow sales. • Developed 20+ mini courses for employee onboarding. Topics include: company origin story, Google Workspace, Zoom, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, The Predictive Index, Email Etiquette, Calendar Etiquette, Sales Process, Travel Policy, Phone Usage, etc. (2020 - 2022) • Starred in and produced 30+ training videos designed to increase technical product knowledge and grow sales enablement efforts. (2020 - 2021) • Led the company’s migration from GoToMeeting to Zoom, including the creation of an 8-module online training program, the launch of a community-based virtual support forum, and the set up of multiple physical Zoom Rooms. (2021) • Founded the Garland Book Club. (2021) Show less

Learning and Development Manager

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

Managed the development and delivery of eLearning and hybrid learning solutions. Served as lead instructional designer and trainer for both internal staff as well as partners’ associates. • Spearheaded the creation of user certification programs to equip instructors with an understanding of the theory and technical skills necessary for effective instruction in both hybrid and fully-online environments.

Senior Consultant

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2019

Consultant

• Apr 2009 - Jan 2012

Product Manager, Rugged Tablets, Services, & Accessories

• May 2018 - Oct 2018

• Promoted for 2nd time in 18 months. • Managed P&L for 2 of the company’s product lines. • Orchestrated the creation, marketing, and execution of turnkey technology solution bundles for both specific industry use cases (home inspectors, commercial fishermen, & forklift operators) and several marquee accounts (Delaware North, Sumitomo Rubber USA, Sysco Foods, Mercedes Benz, etc.).

Product Manager, Seal Rugged Tablets

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

Served as a cross-functional product owner and leader, unifying internal and external teams on current and future products. Coordinated new product development efforts from engineering and procurement, to manufacturing, marketing, sales, and support. Provided direction and strategy to product marketing campaigns. Oversaw the hardware and software engineering teams’ continuous improvement of the customer experience. Developed methods to assess product success and market fit to drive the creation… Show more Served as a cross-functional product owner and leader, unifying internal and external teams on current and future products. Coordinated new product development efforts from engineering and procurement, to manufacturing, marketing, sales, and support. Provided direction and strategy to product marketing campaigns. Oversaw the hardware and software engineering teams’ continuous improvement of the customer experience. Developed methods to assess product success and market fit to drive the creation and implementation of a product roadmap. • Promoted in 1st year on the job. • Created and executed a plan to increase sales volume and profitability, resulting in $4M in revenue and over 7,000 units sold, including 4,000 in support of an overseas clean water initiative.

Product Manager, Services & Accessories

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

Pioneered the creation and launch of a portfolio of services and accessories. Focused business development efforts on total solution selling, which increased revenue and improved profit margins. Served as primary trainer, leading monthly lunch and learns, assisting with employee on-boarding, and “starring” in dozens of marketing, sales, and support videos. • Created more than 200 service and accessory SKUs, resulting in a year-over-year increase from less than $100k to more than $1M.

Faculty Development Manager

• Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

• This “Faculty Development Manager” role was a continuation of the “Director of eLearning” role, after the acquisition. • Selected as the West Palm Beach office’s “cultural ambassador” tasked with coordinating staff team-building events to support employee engagement • On June 10, 2016, Keypath Education ceased operations at its West Palm Beach, Florida office. • This “Faculty Development Manager” role was a continuation of the “Director of eLearning” role, after the acquisition. • Selected as the West Palm Beach office’s “cultural ambassador” tasked with coordinating staff team-building events to support employee engagement • On June 10, 2016, Keypath Education ceased operations at its West Palm Beach, Florida office.

Director of eLearning

• Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

• Led a team of instructional designers, technologists, and strategists in the continuous creation, maintenance, and improvement of online courses and resources. • Partnered with internal stakeholders to evaluate training opportunities and compliance needs, proactively creating customized learning and development solutions. • Trained key stakeholders in best practices to support the development of rigorous and relevant content that effectively promoted and assessed the transfer of… Show more • Led a team of instructional designers, technologists, and strategists in the continuous creation, maintenance, and improvement of online courses and resources. • Partnered with internal stakeholders to evaluate training opportunities and compliance needs, proactively creating customized learning and development solutions. • Trained key stakeholders in best practices to support the development of rigorous and relevant content that effectively promoted and assessed the transfer of learning. • Developed and implemented innovative strategies to maintain high student retention and faculty engagement rates. • Created design guidelines to proactively address accessibility and ADA compliance. • Assisted with the process of recruiting, vetting, and training new faculty for partner colleges and universities. • Served as an internal consultant to a sister company’s software development team, creating and launching a custom LMS. Contributions were focused on representing the needs of various end user personas in the creation of user stories and acceptance criteria in order to develop and prioritize the product backlog.

Director of Instructional Design

• Apr 2012 - Aug 2015

• Managed the successful LMS migration of the company’s largest client (2014-2015). • Developed "Best Practice in Online Facilitation"​ certification course (2014). • Contributed to a partner’s successful approval of its 10-year accreditation review (2014). • Used Articulate Storyline to create self-paced new user orientations, which conserve over 1,000 staff hours annually (2013).

Customer Relationship Specialist for Florida, Caribbean, Central & South America

• Apr 2011 - Feb 2012

• Served as an ambassador for the University, presenting the institution in new markets and providing support. services to the region's students and strategic partners. • Coordinated on-site logistics for regional recruitment events and course intensives. • Developed and implemented innovative strategies to maintain high student retention and faculty engagement rates.

eLearning Systems Administrator

• Sep 2009 - Feb 2012

• Motivated, mentored, and managed a team of local and remote instructional designers and support specialists. • Supervised development of all new online courses and resources within the BGU Global Online Campus, serving students and faculty in more than 40 countries. • Contributed to the institution’s successful approval of its 10-year accreditation review (2010).

Technical Support Specialist

• Jan 2007 - May 2009

• Oversaw development of all new online courses for PBAU’s MacArthur School of Leadership. • Provided online orientations and technical support for all new students and faculty, domestic and internationally. • Contributed to the successful regional accreditation of a new, fully-online degree program (2008). • Recipient of Superior Service Award (2008). • Oversaw development of all new online courses for PBAU’s MacArthur School of Leadership. • Provided online orientations and technical support for all new students and faculty, domestic and internationally. • Contributed to the successful regional accreditation of a new, fully-online degree program (2008). • Recipient of Superior Service Award (2008).

Special Project Analyst

• Mar 2009 - Apr 2009

• Assisted with final stages of the launch of online campus. • Managed the creation of all new online courses, resources, and virtual training rooms. • Developed and delivered eCollege training for all learners, trainers, designers, administrators, and executives. • Coordinated with training-related vendors to purchase and migrate course content into Learning Management System. • Assisted with final stages of the launch of online campus. • Managed the creation of all new online courses, resources, and virtual training rooms. • Developed and delivered eCollege training for all learners, trainers, designers, administrators, and executives. • Coordinated with training-related vendors to purchase and migrate course content into Learning Management System.

Kitchen Staff

• 2005 - 2007

As part of a team of 3-4 chefs, I assisted in the preparation of multi-course meals for parties in upwards of 150 people in Buffalo, New York's only AAA Four Diamond establishment. As part of a team of 3-4 chefs, I assisted in the preparation of multi-course meals for parties in upwards of 150 people in Buffalo, New York's only AAA Four Diamond establishment.