PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
I am a certified Solutions Architect with 25+ years of experience in learning and development, project management, and communications across corporate, academic, and nonprofit realms.
Proven, award-winning expertise in aligning technology solutions with organizational objectives, ensuring optimal functionality.
Committed to driving efficiency and excellence through innovation and collaborative leadership.
Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences and achieve strategic goals, all in service of the greater good.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Learning Management System administration
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Problem-solving
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Critical/analytical thinking
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User engagement
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UX/CX
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Digital accessibility
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Project management
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Situational leadership
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Risk management
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Case management
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Stakeholder communication
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Quality assurance
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Process improvement
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Reporting/data analytics
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Basic HTML
SOFTWARE
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Cornerstone OnDemand Core and Learning
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Monday.com
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ServiceNow
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FreshService
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Skillsoft/Percipio
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SAP SuccessFactors
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Canvas
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Blackboard
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Adobe Photoshop
EDUCATION
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
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Doctor of Philosophy, Dramatic/Comparative Literature, 2011
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Master of Arts, Drama, 1996
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
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Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, 1993
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Bachelor of Arts, English (University Honors), 1993
WORK
EXPERIENCE
THE ASPEN GROUP
Senior Learning Management System Administrator
Learning Technology Division
August 2024 - Present
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Assisted with basic system and learning administration of TAG University LMS portal (CSOD), including security roles, default and custom emails, ILTs/vILTs, and support case troubleshooting.
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Strategized process improvements and documentation for system governance, standards, and best practices.
SOUND PHYSICIANS
Talent Management System Administrator
Recruiting & People Development Division
May 2024 - August 2024
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Developed and implemented system-wide strategy and functionality/design solutions in support of corporate training and performance priorities for global instance of Cornerstone OnDemand LMS (Sound Institute), serving 7,000+ end users, in accordance with industry/vendor/enterprise standards.
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Standard and custom reporting, data analytics, and dashboards.
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Audited and standardized security roles, naming conventions, email administration, organizational unit hierarchy, learning administrator training processes, and support case management.
FIRSTBANK
Learning Management System Specialist (Contract)
Training Division
December 2023 - Present
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Development, implementation, and launch of custom page solutions for corporate DEI programs in the Talent Advantage LMS portal (Cornerstone OnDemand).
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Supported redesign and reconfiguration of corporate intranet page structure.
MAXIMUS
Learning Management System Architect/Senior Specialist
Human Resources/Learning & Organizational Development
October 2022 - November 2023
Certified CSOD System and Learning Administrator
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Developed and implemented system-wide strategy and functionality/design solutions in support of corporate Shared Learning Model for global instance of Cornerstone OnDemand LMS (myLearning), including management of Skillsoft/Percipio content and integration, serving 57,000+ end users and an international network of 300+ LMS administrators, in accordance with industry/vendor/ enterprise standards.
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Standard and custom reporting, data analytics, and dashboards.
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Audited and standardized security roles, naming conventions, email administration, organizational unit hierarchy, learning administrator training processes, support case management, and migration of corporate Business Unit/project learning content and training frameworks.
myLearning Governance Board
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Developed, documented, and implemented strategic plan for enterprise LMS optimization and learning technology standards/best practices.
Special Projects
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Human Resources Onboarding, HR Spotlights, The Corner Stone global LMS administrator engagement initiative, PRISM LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group Launch Steering Committee.
U.S. BANK
Senior Learning & Performance Support Analyst
Human Resources/Global Learning Services
September 2017 - October 2022
Agile Team Leader
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Project management and LMS administration for virtual learning needs of Bank business lines – Mortgage Servicing, Technology Operations Services, 24-Hour Banking, Equipment Finance, Corporate & Commercial Banking, Law, Strategy, Transformation & Corporate Affairs, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
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Standard and custom reporting, data analytics, and dashboards.
Subject Matter Expert
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Case management standards/best practices, ServiceNow, Deque University accessibility liaison.
Special Projects
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Developed and implemented CSOD LMS strategies and training delivery impacting 77,000+ end users across the Bank: New hire onboarding, orientation, and mentorship, DEI/accessibility, training remediation, third-party content access, virtual conferences, and CX software transitions.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
Adjunct Professor of Theatre in Film & Production Dramaturg
School of Theatre Arts & Dance
August 2005 - May 2019
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Productions: The Tempest, Heartbreak House, Amadeus, The Merchant of Venice, Twelfth Night, or The Gunfight at the Illyria Corral, Queen Lear, Private Lives, Once in a Lifetime, Major Barbara, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Imaginary Invalid.
SIGMA-ALDRICH/MILLIPORESIGMA
Learning Management System Administrator
Environmental Health & Safety Division
March 2015 - April 2017
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Coordinated and maintained e-learnings, live instructor-led trainings, and corporate meetings for global audience of 27,000+ users, assisted conversion of Sigma legacy LMS content (SAP SuccessFactors) to Merck KGaA MyLearning platform, and managed all aspects of Leading Safety Excellence Workshop (impacting 3,000+ EHS managers worldwide over the course of 12 months).
ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE
Content Creator, Educational Outreach and Marketing
November 2013 - February 2018
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Created online and print content related to the 2013-2019 production seasons for educational study guides, email marketing, season brochures, and company website.
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Study Guides: Les Misérables, Memphis, Wait Until Dark, Elf, The Whipping Man, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Bridges of Madison County, Spamalot, The Crucible, A Christmas Story, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, The School of Lies, The Gift of the Magi, The Call, and Mamma Mia!
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts
August 2013 - May 2014
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Courses: Theatre History I & II, Introduction to Theatre and Dance, and Theatre Production.
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE - NORTHEAST CAMPUS
Adjunct Professor of Musical Theatre
January 2013 - May 2013
MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE
Adjunct Professor of Humanities, English Composition, and Theatre
August 2012 - May 2013
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Dramaturg
Southern Writers' Project
May 2012 - May 2013
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Productions: Concessions and Alabama Story.
NOKIA
Communications Specialist
North American Community Involvement Division
November 2006 - July 2008
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Curated online and print content for internal and external communications in support of CI programs throughout North America (US, Canada, and Mexico): Charitable giving, employee volunteerism, matching gifts, education/youth development, and special event coordination.
SUNY COLLEGE AT ONEONTA
Lecturer of Theatre
August 2004 - May 2005
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Courses: Theatre History I & II, Play Analysis for the Stage, Acting I, Theatre Production, and Theatre Appreciation.
TENNESSEE REPERTORY THEATRE/NASHVILLE REPERTORY THEATRE
Production Dramaturg/Playwright
July 1999 - May 2004
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Productions: Cyrano de Bergerac, Romeo and Juliet, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Taming of the Shrew, Dracula: The Case of the Silver Scream, Who's Afraid of Viriginia Woolf?, and The Diary of Anne Frank.
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - MERAMEC
Instructor of Theatre
August 2001 - May 2002
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Courses: Introduction to Theatre.
CERTIFICATIONS
CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND (CSOD)
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Customer Community Expert (CCE), May 2024 to Present
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Core System Specialist, January 2023
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Learning Management Specialist, March 2023
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Learning Management Expert, July 2023
GOOGLE/COURSERA
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Project Management Professional Certification, September 2023
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
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CAPM® – Certified Associate in Project Management – In Process
HRCI/COURSERA
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HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate – In Process
IE UNIVERSITY/COURSERA
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The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialization, In Progress
DEQUE UNIVERSITY
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Accessibility Fundamentals - Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws, 2022
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Overview of the ADA: Basic Concepts, 2022
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Section 508: Fundamentals of the Law and Technical Standards, 2022
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Basic Web and Document Accessibility for Content Contributors, 2022
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Designing an Accessible User Experience, 2022
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Accessibility Program Management, 2022
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Customer Service for People with Disabilities, 2022
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Serving Customers with Disabilities, 2022
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Disability Etiquette Basics, 2022
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Effective Communication, Part 1: Communicating in Person, 2022
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Effective Communication, Part 2: Remote Communication, 2022
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
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Member - National, August 2024 to Present
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Member - Rochester, NY Chapter, August 2024 to Present
CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND
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CSOD Customer Community Expert (CCE), May 2024 to Present
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Q2 2024 List of CCE Top Responders
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Invited Panelist, “Customer Trends: Insights into Progressive Talent Management,” Connect Live 2023 (Chicago), November 2023
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Presenter, Cornerstone OnDemand Virtual User Group, August 2023
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Presenter, Cornerstone OnDemand St. Louis Regional User Group, March 2023
AWARDS &
RECOGNITION
US BANK
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Gold Shield Award, April 2022: Recognition for leadership and partnership with Digital Accessibility team to migrate third-party training access and records from Deque University to the corporate LMS.
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Silver Shield Award, June 2019: Recognition for partnership with multiple business lines to launch training for the Closed Loop merchant program.
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Bronze Shield Award, November 2020: Recognition for planning, strategizing, and implementing all training elements for the 2020 Technology Operations Services Virtual Conference.