Highly analytical and results-focused professional eager to contribute significant talents in organizational development, corporate training, instructional design, and leadership toward supporting a dynamic employer in optimizing overall productivity and performance.

 

 

         Proficiency in corporate training program development and implementation with sound knowledge of concepts, theories and practices related to adult learning, training approaches, program design, and performance measurement.

         Able to effectively integrate technology into curricular initiatives to enhance delivery, impact, and comprehension. 

         Merge solid leadership and team-building capabilities to train, coach, motivate, and empower highly-productive personnel including management staff.

         Excel in instructional design utilizing a broad scope of formats (i.e. instructor-led, simulation-based, e-learning) and blended solutions.

         Proven talent and success in building and leading highly effective and collaborative teams.

         Adept at organizational needs analysis, strategy development, elevating employee morale, and complying with established budget and timeline parameters to achieve successful outcomes.

         Highly skilled in planning, developing, implementing, and integrating learning initiatives to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives.

         Organizational development expertise spans change management, leadership development, cross-functional initiatives, succession planning, job analysis, and competency design.

 

 

Proudfoot Consulting, 2008 to Present

People Solutions Specialist

         Spearhead instructional design and development for customized training programs focusing on leadership, change management, group problem solving, team-building, and consensus development.

         Effectively assess and determine specific training needs and performance gaps, devise learning and performance solutions and materials, and deliver training to client companies in concurrent roles as coach, facilitator, presenter and trainer.

         Leverage considerable administrative proficiencies to prepare feedback, critiques, systems documentation, process descriptions, evaluations, data summaries and reports.

 

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 2007 to 2008 (part-time)

Instructor C Managerial Sciences, Negotiation, and Managerial Decision Making

         Developed curriculum and administered classroom instruction via broad-based learning tools, approaches, media and techniques.

 

Continued

 

 

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Professional Experience Continued

 

The Growth Coach, Tucker, GA, 2006 to 2008

Business Coach

• Provided business coaching through workshops and one-on-one support specializing in strategic business planning, marketing, leadership development, systematizing businesses, organizational development and effectiveness, team building, and shadow coaching.
• Resourcefully designed, implemented, and evaluated learning and performance solutions.

 

CMI Marketing Research, Atlanta, GA, 2004 to 2006

Business Manager / Administrative Group Leader

         Steered full-scope administrative operations encompassing financial reporting and analysis, human resources, and management of $10.5M budget.

         Applied excellent management acumen toward directing, motivating and supervising nine personnel, and performing recruiting and succession planning.

         Supported Steering Committee in strategic planning, operational improvements, organizational change, and managing financial and human resources.

 

Windham Brannon, PC, Atlanta, GA, 2001 to 2004

Operations Manager

• Oversaw resource planning, process design, and ongoing process enhancements to elevate productivity and fortify cost control.
• Instrumental in sourcing and attracting quality talent by partnering with firm s recruiter and training coordinator.

 

 

                   

 

Prior Background:

 

Senior Business Manager, iD8 Marketing, (subsidiary of CTN Media Group), Atlanta, GA, 1998 to 2001

Creative Division Financial Business Manager, Adair Greene Advertising, Atlanta, GA, 1998

Accountant, Skyline Digital Images and Displays, Alpharetta, GA, 1996 to 1998

Treasurer, Adaptable Systems Corp., Inc. dba Corporate Payroll Services, Norcross, GA, 1991 to 1996

 

 

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA:

Master of Science, Organizational Behavior and Development, GPA 4.0

Bachelor of Business Administration, graduated Cum Laude, GPA 3.63

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <insert job title/position> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you an excellent background in training solution development, outstanding expertise in instructional design and curriculum development, and exemplary abilities in organizational behavior and management. To further complement these qualifications, I offer solid communication, presentation and leadership skills which are essential as a <insert job title/position>.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through proven leadership talents, interpersonal skills, and a proactive work ethic. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of company>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Interviewer s Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the <insert job title> position, and I am convinced that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the challenges and responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make the same valuable contribution to your organization as I ve made to my past employers a win-win proposition for both of us.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone numbers so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy