ALVERNO DEVINE

As Program Manager for the Kern National Network, orchestrate a symphony of ideas, talents, and resources to propel the movement towards flourishing in academic medicine. Leveraging my extensive background in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, champion the cause of Bridging Across Differences, nurturing cultures of civil discourse, diversity, and belonging within medical education spaces and beyond. Strategic objectives include:

• Designing and deploying resources and workshops to bridge social and cultural divides within medical education.
• Facilitating constructive dialogue to foster active listening and relationship building.
• Cultivating movement around human flourishing and restoring civic virtues.
• Creating learning modules to connect learners with transformative principles.
• Lead medical education faculty and administrator, virtual learning sessions under theme of Bridging Across Differences, delivering skills, tools, resources to support depolarization of relationships within med ed.

Remained adaptable by modifying workshop content or delivery style in response to participant feedback, ensuring maximum relevance and effectiveness.

• Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
• Conducted various workshops on diversity and inclusion topics.
• Planned and facilitated Diversity exposure workshops in accordance with National Coalition Builders Institute (NCBI) curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
• Collaborated with team members to design innovative workshop materials, increasing overall effectiveness of training sessions.
• Sought ongoing professional development opportunities to continually enhance facilitation skills and subject matter expertise.
• Managed logistics for workshop events, ensuring seamless delivery and smooth coordination of resources.
• Achieved consistently high levels of participant satisfaction by maintaining professionalism and providing clear, concise instruction throughout workshops.
• Trained other facilitators in effective teaching methods and best practices, contributing to the overall success of organization''s training initiatives.

As Organization Development Consultant, earned acclaim for delivering transformative training solutions that resonate across the institution. From faculty to staff, my tailored workshops and facilitation sessions catalyze strategic collaboration and enhance organizational effectiveness. Notable achievements include:

• Designing and delivering courses on Inclusive Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Resilience in Medicine.
• Crafting customized learning experiences to nurture culture of respect, trust, and professionalism.
• Spearheading successful implementation of institution's first chat bot, streamlining user experience and engagement.

In this multifaceted role, Lead website development and design initiatives across various stakeholders, enhancing accessibility and user engagement. Noteworthy contributions include:

• Assisted in crafting persuasive calls-to-action that drove increased customer engagement on site.
• Utilized project management tools to track progress on multiple assignments while meeting strict deadlines consistently.
• Enhanced website user experience by implementing responsive design and optimizing navigation.
• Developed training materials for internal staff members to update website efficiently and accurately.
• Redesigning approximately 2000 web pages and streamlining institutional websites, optimizing user experience and reducing page footprint.
• Orchestrating deployment of virtual new employee orientation, enhancing onboarding efficiency and effectiveness.

Contributed to establishment of Office of Diversity & Inclusion, driving initiatives to promote equity and diversity across th institution.

• Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
• Facilitated open communication among committee members, fostering an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key policy decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Evaluated progress towards established objectives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
• Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability.