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Brosnan Risk ConsultantsSr. Director Organizational Effectiveness and Training
Aug. 2023 - Oct. 2023
Brosnan Risk ConsultantsVice President Organizational Effectiveness and Training
Mar. 2023Responsible for establishing a structured training program to meet professional development and legal compliance requirements. Partner with internal resources to support all phases of the talent lifecycle to promote a learning culture within the organization.
• Implemented first-ever corporate training strategy for a 7000-person geographically distributed organization.
• Assessed and established policy for training compliance at 95% or better to enable service delivery expectations. • Developed program architecture for initial and development programs to support talent pipelines for horizontal and vertical advancement. • Guided organization through hasty strategic planning and introduced a deliberate approach to strategic planning.
Brosnan Risk ConsultantsDirector of Corporate Training
Mar. 2023 - Jul. 2023Pearl River, New York, United States
BerganKDVLearning and Development Manager
Jun. 2022 - Feb. 2023Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesLead the expansion of a firmwide learning and development program while applying the ADDIE model of development to refresh existing courses, reframe programs, transition to outcomes based learning models, and establish programs that support dual career track development. Collaboration is key to working with leaders across the organization to meet the unique needs of their group and to support firmwide initiatives to get in front of what our firm needs. I get to make people awesome everyday. - Designed and Developed firm wide learning management system supported by course authoring services. - Developed adapted, and designed courses to provide training in professional and leadership development to support continuous development and progression for team members. - Supported the transition of two existing programs into the online learning system. - Implemented DEI programming for open discussion, learning, and independent growth. - Delivered live training for leadership, client service, DEI, and wellness to enable discussion and learning through application.
Dangerous Leader Group Owner and Founder
Apr. 2022The dangerous leader has embraced the 'more' that is awaiting them in life. They have shed the mantle of expectation and chosen to thrive instead of simply surviving. A dangerous leader develops a clear intention about the life they want to live and they align all of their energies toward creating it. The Dangerous Leader Group is here to help you establish your intention, help you see past the obstacles that inevitably accompany change, and offer resources and tools that will help you as an individual, executive, or organization thrive.
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo)Director, Innovation Services
Sep. 2019 - May. 2022Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaServe as a corporate consultant to drive strategic development, innovative methodologies, agile practices, and leadership development in organizations seeking to build an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset in employees. • Conducted needs assessment followed by initiation and leadership of the Diversity Strategy for a 22-person organization to include recruiting, retention, ongoing training, studies, and development of quantifiable measurements of progress. • Modified the 12-month Intrapreneur Academy, an experiential and innovative leader development program, assessed existing curriculum to revise objectives to meet needs-based criteria. Intrapreneur has developed more than 60 leaders across four cohorts. • Led the study to select a learning management system to modify existing curriculum to an asynchronous environment to leverage vertical development for entrepreneurial, innovation and tech education leaders. • Planned and executive a new strategic planning process across the organization resulting in increased focus on collaboration, refocus on meetings intent, and ability to measure progress. • Identified need for and developed role as career and professional development coach in DeltaV which is Iowa’s only source for Full Stack Software Development, Network Operations, Digital Marketing and CyberSecurity (Fall 2021) Bootcamps. Focus on fundamentals of professionalism in the workplace, building resumes, interviewing, diversity and inclusion, psychological safety and as needed one on one coaching for students.
University of Charleston School of Business & LeadershipSteward and CEO of the George Walker Doctoral Fellowship
Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2022Remote Elected unanimously to serve as the first George Walker Fellowship CEO and Steward in 2022. This fellowship recognizes doctoral cohort peer leadership and scholarly dedication. • Served as a mentor for a doctoral cohort of 14 people focused on team and cohort formation and assisting in course instruction.
• Drove engagement for the Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) Program to develop additional learning opportunities. • Selected as co-researcher for ongoing assessment of the DEL program to determine strategic development focus areas.
University of CharlestonAdjunct Professor
Jul. 2018Charleston, West Virginia AreaInstruct in an online platform, coursework in organizational leadership to a diverse group of students dominated by active-duty military members. Responsible for generating feedback to an average of 50 students per 7-week term along with clear instruction, mentoring, and support for students all over the world. Facilitate virtual adult education in organizational leadership to a diverse group of students dominated by active-duty military members using eLearning content and synchronous discussions. Responsible for generating feedback, clear instruction, mentoring, and support to an average of 50 students per 7-week term deployed all over the world. • Selected as one of three instructors to teach a new vertical development course launched in Fall 2019 focused on developing metacognition in leaders. • Consistently score a 3.95 or better (out of 4), on student feedback surveys for support provided, clarity of instruction, credibility of information, mentorship, and the enthusiastic environment created in the classroom. • Facilitated 55 Organizational Leadership Courses: 150 Intro to Professional Development, 151 Introduction to Business, 307 Leadership, 408 Action Research, 430 Developing Teams, 406 Organizational Development and Change
Kirkwood Community CollegeAdjunct Instructor
Jan. 2018 - Aug. 2019Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaResponsible for being prepared in advance of class, tracking student performance, coaching and assisting students with assigned work and responding to issues or challenges they encounter. • Implemented, delivered instruction for Intro to Computers and Human Relations Management Course for the Business & IT Department as an Adjunct Professor; recommended and implemented course modifications.
Kirkwood Community CollegeCustomer Service Professional Service Certificate Instructor
Aug. 2015 - Sep. 2019Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaServe as lead adult education instructor in the Customer Service Professional Certificate. Developed and facilitated courses for the Adult Continuing Education Program Catalog, Direct Care Workers and Production Operators programs, facilitation for industrial partners through the Corporate Training Program. • Responsible for developing lesson plans, staff coordination, assessment, performance-based training for a reverse matriculated course consisting of adult education and traditional college students.
• Conducted curriculum assessment and benchmarking for the customer service professional certificate program to assess competencies and curriculum to map student success criteria. • Developed and facilitated adult education for industrial leaders in manufacturing environments to include curriculum development for production operators in an adult education environment. Serve as instructor, professor or coordinator for a variety of programs.
The Shop at IlluminationsOwner
Jul. 2012 - May. 2013Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaOperate a retail space specializing in retail goods inside Illuminations Healing Arts Center and assist in organization and execution of the startup of Illuminations Healing Arts Center. • Served as primary business advisor to the owner of the parent business on leadership, financial management, business development, public relations, event management, and strategic development and execution. • Provided professional guidance and support to 14 practitioners and numerous volunteers to coordinate routine and event driven schedules. • Managed and built relationships with 26 consignors with 450 lines of inventory and 500 lines of wholesale inventory. • Developed a long-term strategy for revenue growth and increased positioning within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Rockwell CollinsGlobal Strategy Manager
Sep. 2010 - Aug. 2012Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaServed as the primary strategic development manager for the services division of Rockwell Collins. In that capacity, I facilitated market research and analysis in support of the annual strategic plan ultimately presented to the Corporation's CEO and Board of Directors. Additionally, supported multiple simultaneous strategic projects contributing to the overall plan for growth in the division focused on both commercial and government projects as well as adjacent strategic growth topics. Transitioned to global support role focused primarily at the EuMEA segment of the world facilitating and supporting research various countries which included market analysis, competitive analysis, in country support dynamics and product line analysis. Instrumental in developing the methodology for development of plans and for orchestrating the priority sequencing of the plans relative to strategic importance. - Primarily responsible for the development of market analysis and strategic development for the services business as it relates to the expansion of global business. Responsible for the implementation of the Enterprise Global Strategy Country Screening Process. Serve as the primary interface for the Americas region in the development of the regional strategic activities. • Developed priority emerging market development recommendation to Executive Vice President and Staff based on analysis of 183 countries. • Negotiated, planned and led two external consultant activities: one for benchmarking Rockwell Collins globalization efforts and the second for ILO market assessment.
• Led the development of a Strategic and Financial Plan for services business spanning both commercial and government sectors with growth expectations of $800M to over $1B in the 5 year period. - Worked across three separate business divisions to ensure the coordination of strategic growth plans and product lines across multiple countries.
No Limits Life Empowerment Institute Owner
Jun. 2010 - Apr. 2022Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaCoach, consult, and connect individuals to conduct personal identify development and professional strategic focus to facilitate vertical development plans for thriving careers and lives. • Spent more than 10,000 session hours supporting vertical development for clients from entry-level to C-suite executives to include business startup and management activities, metacognitive improvements, and strategic development. • Facilitated discussion to encourage reflective practices to optimize life and leadership development in alignment with specific goals. • Developed personalized development plans, aids, and devices for clients through programs and one on one activities.
Rockwell CollinsBusiness Development Manager, Technical Service Solutions
Sep. 2008 - Sep. 2010Cedar Rapids, Iowa AreaServed as the primary services business partner for the Surface Solutions organization while simultaneously developing pursuits for the services organization. Responsible for attainment of aggressive sales and orders goals, presentation of material to allow decisions to be made and internal and external customer communication. - Leveraged background and experience to design support options for key pursuits in the growth portfolio for the government systems business area
- Developed product support plans for 3 new products to meet market needs and trends
- Organized an offsite with the Asia Pacific sales team to enhance relationships with international sales representatives and sales teams
- Led the identification, assessment and recommendation of business opportunities for the service organization contributing to a doubling of sales growth in a 2 year period
- Consistently sought by peers, subordinates and leaders for counsel on pursuit opportunities, approaches and brainstorming - Organized and led 4 Lean events for the organization
Rockwell CollinsManager, Surface & Precision Strike Logistics Solutions
Jul. 2005 - Sep. 2008Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesResponsible for the leadership of 14 team members in support of government development and sustainment programs. Team was primarily responsible for the development of logistics products such as Logistics Management Information, Obsolescence plans, Product Support plans incorporating the 10 elements of Integrated Logistics Support, support to pursuit opportunities and logistics management of awarded Government Systems programs. Served as primary reviewer and resource coordinator for all programs in the Surface & Precision Strike portfolios for logistics. • Developed a career guide for Logistics Professionals detailing the necessary training and experiences at each level of the ILS organization to enable career development and progression • Initiated 33 separate Lean events to document processes and procedures for logistics activities
• Developed and Managed reporting techniques for staffing levels, program status and pursuit status for the department
Rockwell CollinsSenior Integrated Logistics Support Manager
Jul. 2005 - Sep. 2007Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesResponsible for the planning, execution and management of Government ILS Programs in various stages of development from Proposal to Execution. - Selected as the only ILS Manager to serve as the Rockwell Collins Services (RCS), Life Cycle Value Stream Manager for Army Ground Program responsible for building relationships between RCS and Government Systems. - Managed a multi-company team in logistics engineering effort while simultaneously supporting the pursuit of the Performance Based Logistics Program for the same program and multiple other pursuits. - Consistently requested by name to support various logistics pursuits and programs.
Alliant EnergyMaintenance Manager
Feb. 2004 - Jul. 2005Responsible for ensuring the reliability of a five boiler power plant consuming multiple fuel sources in the delivery of both megawatts and steam in a regulated and unregulated environment. Manage 19 personnel and one supervisor in planning, ordering of parts, completion and update to customer department.
Manage a $12.4 million annual budget and inventory valued at over $1.5 million with an inventory accuracy rate of over 95%. Supervised multiple plant projects simultaneously to include one $9 million dollar project completed in 3.5 weeks. Developed and implemented communication systems to increase plant planning, safety and operational coordination. Served on the executive board for the company's United Way Campaign raising over $675,000 in 2004.
US ArmyGroup Supply Officer
Sep. 2003 - Feb. 2004Responsible for all logistics support for a multi-functional Corps Support Group in support of XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg. Provide all maintenance, supply, food service, budget and property accountability support necessary to the subordinate transportation, supply and service and aviation maintenance battalions.
US Army Liaison Officer - US Embassy
Mar. 2003 - Sep. 2003Doha, QatarPerformed as military liaison between the General Headquarters, Qatar Armed Forces and United States Central Command Forces deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. - Protocol Officer for over twenty distinguished visitors to include the President Of the United States, the Senate Arms Committee, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Former and Current United States Central Command Commanders.
- Aggressively worked to streamline immigration procedures for military personnel to Qatar and resolved several immigration conflicts with Qatari Immigration Officials.
- Organized and maintained tracking system for all correspondence through the United States Liaison Office to the General Headquarters, Qatar Armed Forces, and maintained current status on over 300 separate pieces of correspondence.
US ArmyMaintenance Management Officer
May. 2002 - Mar. 2003Fort Bragg, NC Responsible for management of one aviation intermediate maintenance battalion, two direct support maintenance companies and one general support maintenance company supporting XVIII Airborne Corps. - Managed and synchronized customer workload as maintenance units deployed in support of the war on terrorism. - Supervised the completion of over 2000 jobs in one maintenance facility for lateral transfer of equipment.
- Implemented analysis programs to provide enhanced customer assistance through detailed analysis of open work orders to identify systemic problems and working to resolve their root causes.
US ArmyAssistant Logistics Officer
May. 2001 - Apr. 2002Karshi District, Qashqadaryo, UzbekistanDeployed to Uzbekistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the war on terrorism in Afghanistan. Responsible for supervising the supply, fuel, food service, maintenance, ammunition, water purification, aerial delivery, ground transportation and equipment requirements for a 1500 person logistics Task Force in support of 4 geographically separate logistics bases and over 8000 troops. - Supervised the delivery of over 90,000 gallons of fuel, 208 tons of equipment and 407 tons of supplies to US Conventional and Special Operations Forces, Jordanian Forces and French Forces in Afghanistan.
- Managed over 700 requisitions manually in the establishment of 2 forward operating bases reporting daily to the Combined Forces Land Component Commander.
US ArmyPersonnel Officer
Jan. 2000 - Oct. 2000Fort Hood, Texas, United StatesResponsible for administrative, financial, and personnel actions of over 850 personnel. Successfully negotiated a staff section through the transition of automation systems, physical location and personnel.
- Maintained the best personnel timeliness rate in four years.
- Processed over 500 personnel actions with a staff section that continued to reduce in size.
US ArmyMaintenance Control Officer
Apr. 1998 - Dec. 1999Fort Hood, Texas, United StatesResponsible for the largest, most complex maintenance activity on Fort Hood in support of 2 Armored Divisions.
- Reduced work-order backlog by 60%; including the reduction of open computer upgrade work orders from 418 to 100 in 25 days.
- Saved $350,000 in repair parts through aggressive demand analysis and streamlining of repair parts on hand.
- Achieved a 97% or better during command inspections of unit movement books for 3 consecutive quarters, exceeding the standard of 90% each time.
US ArmyPlatoon Leader
Oct. 1997 - Apr. 1998Fort Hood, Texas, United StatesRated the best platoon leader among 13 officers responsible for health, welfare, training, and morale of the largest platoon in the largest maintenance activity on Fort Hood comprised of 65 soldiers and the readiness of 20 pieces of equipment.
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