Wayne Childers
Chief Conversation Officer at Ah Ha!- Claim this Profile
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Emily Nichols, P.Eng.
In person, the Ah Ha! team are outstanding facilitators. And online? They blew me away. I had the great pleasure of guest-speaking for Ah Ha! as they facilitated a virtual working session for an innovation team. Distance disappeared as breakout groups created visual and visible results in record time. Then in the report-out, Wayne & Susannah expertly directed the group’s attention, managed the clock efficiently and summarized the key results in real time. Being there was a masterclass in group facilitation. Highly recommend.
Crystal Whittenton, SPHR
Wayne wowed me from the moment he joined the Board of Directors for the non-profit corporation I served. His willingness to use his professional skills during his free time benefitted the organization immensely. He listened and learned from others, was willing to shift positions when new data called for it, and always treated his fellow volunteers with the utmost respect, whether he shared their opinions or not. Wayne has an effusive, engaging manner that enables him to facilitate discussions while still allowing everyone to speak his or her mind. Ever modest, he refused to take credit for a project that was his own from idea to final implementation, which resulted in $75,000 coming to the non-profit corporation's coffers. He also seems to be one of the rare lucky few who can subsist on no sleep- he accomplished an amazing amount of work in tight time spans. I'm grateful for what I learned working alongside Wayne and feel that I'm left much improved for the experience.
Emily Nichols, P.Eng.
In person, the Ah Ha! team are outstanding facilitators. And online? They blew me away. I had the great pleasure of guest-speaking for Ah Ha! as they facilitated a virtual working session for an innovation team. Distance disappeared as breakout groups created visual and visible results in record time. Then in the report-out, Wayne & Susannah expertly directed the group’s attention, managed the clock efficiently and summarized the key results in real time. Being there was a masterclass in group facilitation. Highly recommend.
Crystal Whittenton, SPHR
Wayne wowed me from the moment he joined the Board of Directors for the non-profit corporation I served. His willingness to use his professional skills during his free time benefitted the organization immensely. He listened and learned from others, was willing to shift positions when new data called for it, and always treated his fellow volunteers with the utmost respect, whether he shared their opinions or not. Wayne has an effusive, engaging manner that enables him to facilitate discussions while still allowing everyone to speak his or her mind. Ever modest, he refused to take credit for a project that was his own from idea to final implementation, which resulted in $75,000 coming to the non-profit corporation's coffers. He also seems to be one of the rare lucky few who can subsist on no sleep- he accomplished an amazing amount of work in tight time spans. I'm grateful for what I learned working alongside Wayne and feel that I'm left much improved for the experience.
Emily Nichols, P.Eng.
In person, the Ah Ha! team are outstanding facilitators. And online? They blew me away. I had the great pleasure of guest-speaking for Ah Ha! as they facilitated a virtual working session for an innovation team. Distance disappeared as breakout groups created visual and visible results in record time. Then in the report-out, Wayne & Susannah expertly directed the group’s attention, managed the clock efficiently and summarized the key results in real time. Being there was a masterclass in group facilitation. Highly recommend.
Crystal Whittenton, SPHR
Wayne wowed me from the moment he joined the Board of Directors for the non-profit corporation I served. His willingness to use his professional skills during his free time benefitted the organization immensely. He listened and learned from others, was willing to shift positions when new data called for it, and always treated his fellow volunteers with the utmost respect, whether he shared their opinions or not. Wayne has an effusive, engaging manner that enables him to facilitate discussions while still allowing everyone to speak his or her mind. Ever modest, he refused to take credit for a project that was his own from idea to final implementation, which resulted in $75,000 coming to the non-profit corporation's coffers. He also seems to be one of the rare lucky few who can subsist on no sleep- he accomplished an amazing amount of work in tight time spans. I'm grateful for what I learned working alongside Wayne and feel that I'm left much improved for the experience.
Emily Nichols, P.Eng.
In person, the Ah Ha! team are outstanding facilitators. And online? They blew me away. I had the great pleasure of guest-speaking for Ah Ha! as they facilitated a virtual working session for an innovation team. Distance disappeared as breakout groups created visual and visible results in record time. Then in the report-out, Wayne & Susannah expertly directed the group’s attention, managed the clock efficiently and summarized the key results in real time. Being there was a masterclass in group facilitation. Highly recommend.
Crystal Whittenton, SPHR
Wayne wowed me from the moment he joined the Board of Directors for the non-profit corporation I served. His willingness to use his professional skills during his free time benefitted the organization immensely. He listened and learned from others, was willing to shift positions when new data called for it, and always treated his fellow volunteers with the utmost respect, whether he shared their opinions or not. Wayne has an effusive, engaging manner that enables him to facilitate discussions while still allowing everyone to speak his or her mind. Ever modest, he refused to take credit for a project that was his own from idea to final implementation, which resulted in $75,000 coming to the non-profit corporation's coffers. He also seems to be one of the rare lucky few who can subsist on no sleep- he accomplished an amazing amount of work in tight time spans. I'm grateful for what I learned working alongside Wayne and feel that I'm left much improved for the experience.
Experience
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Ah Ha!
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Conversation Officer
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2000 - Present
Client Development and designer of non-traditional Qualitative Market Research, Innovation, and Ideation. I am dedicated to creating inventive new ways for our clients to learn more than they ever thought possible in a qualitative setting. Client Development and designer of non-traditional Qualitative Market Research, Innovation, and Ideation. I am dedicated to creating inventive new ways for our clients to learn more than they ever thought possible in a qualitative setting.
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Procter & Gamble
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Design Manager
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1998 - 2000
Pioneered early customer inclusion and validation for upstream Innovation Projects, allowing Voice of the Customer to be integrated during Front End of Innovation Projects.
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Category Account Executive - Beauty Care
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1994 - 1998
Responsible for NA Beauty Care Sales and Customer Development across all channels (F/D/MM/C).
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Project Manager - Beauty Care
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1991 - 1994
Sales representative on multiple product initiative teams ranging from Corporate ECR efforts, Brand Line Extension & Brand Reinventions.
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Unit Manager - Field Sales
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1989 - 1991
Responsible for sales and personnel development for 5 member Sales Team (South Texas).
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Sales Representative - (Beverage - Memphis)
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1986 - 1989
Responsible for over 150 retail & key accounts across Memphis/Mid South territory.
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Education
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Florida State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing and Sales Management -
Florida State University
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services