ANNA KERN
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Learning & Development Specialist with a proven track record at InsideTrack, delivering impactful training and coaching for over 5,000 individuals. Recognized for outstanding contributions, I excel in instructional design and verbal communication, driving engagement and achieving exceptional results in diverse educational settings. Passionate about fostering growth and collaboration through a healing-centered environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Lead Trainer
InsideTrack
Knoxville, Tennessee
06.2022 - Current
- Designed and evaluated training programs for both clients and InsideTrack staff.
- Delivered training to over 2,000 professionals at colleges, universities, workforce boards, and conferences.
- Collaborated with 75+ client partners (including Harvard University, Penn State World Campus, SUNY schools, Northwestern, Cal State schools, and more) by attending stakeholder meetings and training executives on change management best practices.
- Led L&D-sponsored projects, including the annual company-wide Learning Summit.
- Mentored teammates through formal and informal guidance.
Learning & Development Specialist
InsideTrack
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed Healing-Centered Training, facilitating sessions for internal and external stakeholders.
- Showcased training content at regional and national conferences, earning widespread acclaim.
- Integrated training solutions into client roadmaps in collaboration with L&D and operations teams.
- Received Spirit of InsideTrack Award in June 2022 for outstanding contributions.
Quality Specialist
InsideTrack
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with college staff at private and public universities to deliver executive coaching and developmental support.
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions to enhance staff skills in student coaching.
- Submitted regular reports to clients, highlighting trends identified through observational work.
Needs Assessment Specialist
InsideTrack
San Diego, California
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Wrote a detailed 67-page Needs Assessment report featuring SWOT analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Delivered the report 10 days ahead of schedule by implementing effective project management techniques.
Student Coach
InsideTrack
05.2013 - 01.2017
- Coached over 3,000 students while managing a roster exceeding 1,000 individuals through regular client meetings.
- Achieved an average of 102% of goals in first year of service.
- Recognized as top retainer on team with 105% retention rate in September 2013.
- Received Outstanding Student Impact Award in May 2014 for contributions to team spirit.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Corporate and Organizational Communication, Jewish Studies
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2012
Study Abroad -
Academic Programs International (API)
Florence, Italy05.2011
Skills
- Coaching and training delivery
- Instructional design
- Mindfulness facilitation
- Entrepreneurship
- Event planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Technical skills
Certification
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Liberation Yoga, Nashville, TN, 2019
- Prosci (Professional Science) Change Management Practitioner Certification, 2020
- Co.Starters (community based entrepreneurship consortium) Course Completion, 2021
- Flourish Agenda Healing-Centered Practitioner Certification, 2023
- MBSR Course Completion with Brown University, 2024
Timeline
Senior Lead Trainer
InsideTrack
06.2022 - Current
Learning & Development Specialist
InsideTrack
07.2019 - 06.2022
Quality Specialist
InsideTrack
06.2017 - 07.2019
Needs Assessment Specialist
InsideTrack
01.2017 - 06.2017
Student Coach
InsideTrack
05.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Corporate and Organizational Communication, Jewish Studies
College of Charleston
Study Abroad -
Academic Programs International (API)
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