TrainSMART’s Chicago-based technology learning and development consultant has over 20 years’ experience in training, software design and development, management, marketing, and consulting with a concentration in learning or developing and teaching customized applications and training programs to solve business needs. She has developed numerous software applications for small and large businesses.
She has conducted courses in many areas including computer software, soft skills, and train the trainer. Her strong technical background, along with her experience in training, provides a unique combination that allows her to bring technical expertise and real-life examples to her classes.
She will provide an approach that takes the experience and abilities of participants into account and adapts the training to match the character of the class. Her enthusiasm encourages participants to learn in a fun, relaxed environment.
Key Competencies
Key Experience
- Project Management (training and software development)
- Systems Analyst for pre and post sales for Texas Instruments
- Development of sales and marketing strategies and materials
- Systems Engineer for Aerospace Defense Systems Division
- Strong management, leadership, organization, team building, and presentation skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- MOUS in Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- A+ Certification
- BS in Electrical Engineering – University of Illinois
- MS in Instructional Design – Walden University
- In progress – Doctor of Information Technology – Walden University
- Adjunct faculty – DePaul University
Performance Solutions
- Application Design and Development
- Documentation Development
- Business & Technical Writing
- Powerful Presentation Skills
- Train-the-Trainer
- Time Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Training Consulting
- Design and Development
- Programming
- Custom applications
- Presentation Skills
- Train-the-trainer
- Sales Training
- Customer Service Skills Training
Core Strengths
- Extremely technical
- Professional
- Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Strong Facilitator
- High Integrity and Work Ethic
Technology
- Linux Server, OpenStack
- Microsoft: Access, Excel, FrontPage, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
- MS Windows
- QuickXpense
- Documentum
- CoreDossier
Project Management - Operational and performance qualifications
- Usability Testing (QA)
- Instructional Design
- Technical Writing