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Anne Dougherty
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Anne Dougherty

Dev Ops, Corporate Training, Executive Strategy
Irvine,USA

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Summary

  • Visit my Digital Portfolio for detailed work samples at: https://annedoughertyportfolio.my.canva.site/anne-dougherty
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Background Overview:

  • A Senior Learning and Development Executive with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale training and workforce engagement across regulated and technical environments including field operations and functional commercial oversight, aligning learning strategy with business performance, my career landscape spans corporate, defense, and academic environments, where technical comprehension transcends creative vision to produce measurable results.
  • Specializes in strategic planning, policy development, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on problem-solving and performance optimization.
  • Experienced in DevOps with a track record of reducing deployment times by 30% through automation, leading to 99.9% uptime for critical applications.
  • Results-driven expertise in orchestrating containerization and CI/CD pipelines, improving team efficiency and reducing deployment failures by 40%.
  • Adept at fostering team collaboration and unity to drive project success.
  • Utilizes Project Management experience to employ modern methodologies and a blend of analytical and creative skills, ensuring timely and effective delivery of outcomes.
  • Skilled in partnering with principal leadership and stakeholders, my capacity to craft scalable learning frameworks, management training, and development solutions,translates into significant impact, directly influencing overall performance, engagement, and sustainability.
  • With a dynamic concentration in digital transformation and a passion for crafting engaging narratives (storytelling), integrating teams, crafting inclusive design, and driving performance optimization, for over two decades, expertise translates into Content Strategy and UX-initiative-driven leadership across diverse sectors, bridging strategy with execution, empowering organizations to build inclusive, high-performing digital design, converting complex challenges into intuitive, human-centered experiences
  • Comprehensive background fuses cross-functional capabilities through crafting compelling narratives and optimizing information architecture—an Operational Duality of sorts—where these dynamics intersect—my career objective mirrors the combined forces to propel consistent delivery of quantified outcomes which drive organizational growth through optimizing information architecture, thus elevating user experience, engagement, and adoption.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Operations: Doctoral Engineering

The George Washington University
Newport Beach, CA
01.2020 - 11.2025
  • Designed and managed end-to-end technical training frameworks for doctoral engineering programs, aligning content with defense and aerospace partner needs (Boeing, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin), delivered via LMS/LMS Platforms (i.e.: Canvas, Blackboard, Zoom), through multi-modal distance learning delivery, increasing partnership satisfaction & program enrollment
  • Contributed to $181M in program growth by developing scalable training programs supporting organizational expansion, and US News & World Report national ranking recognition as #5 Top Ranked Programs for Graduate Engineering, 2024-25.
  • Prepared reports encapsulating academic and institutional data for accreditation and program licensure credentials, improving accreditation success rates by 10%
  • Applied ADDIE and adult learning methodologies to convert complex engineering concepts into modular courses, simulation labs, and scenario-based exercises
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with faculty, vetted engineers, and corporate sponsors to ensure curricula reflected current product capabilities and emerging technologies
  • Served as subject matter liaison between technical teams and end users (doctoral students), facilitating knowledge transfer and operational skill building.
  • Performed Academic Integrity Reviews, for each Doctoral Programs’ student dissertation and praxis (final thesis) submission utilizing Turn-It-In and Blackboard plagiarism-detection software, prior to faculty advisory review for authorship/publication submission to accredited scientific journal entities, and public presentation in student defense exhibition.
  • Led the digital migration of technical training content by providing editorial website content, managing program information deadlines, requirements, and updates demonstrating transparent communication, utilizing SEO optimization and tactical marketing language execution, increasing qualified candidate visitor engagement and accessibility by 30%.
  • Delivered traffic reports in conjunction with info-session registration/attendance to produce success rates for targeted advertising campaigns delivered through Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Captured user feedback and performance analytics to improve curriculum formatting, reduce learning friction, and drive higher adoption of new technical distance learning tools (Web-Ex/Blackboard/Zoom) and internal workflows, including grade policy, instructor gradebook posting, library accessibility, critical student-instructor feedback/information exchange, professor and instructional material survey information, pivotal admissions communications, financial aid agreements, payments, and applied tuition grant/corporate sponsorship funds.
  • Managed document security for doctoral admissions department applications, ensuring compliance with academic, administrative, and financial criteria, achieving a 100% on-time application review rate.
  • Presided at annual commencement on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., representing operational department as spokesperson and leadership, assigned to announce graduate names at officiated commencement ceremonies/doctoral hooding rites.

Content Developer

Endominance
Greater Orange County, CA
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed neuroscience-based assessment used by scientists and researchers to develop diagnostic tool for measuring bio-cognitive markers alongside environmental factors to identify registration in mind and body.
  • Translated complex neurocognitive data into user-friendly content endorsing user engagement, rendering comprehensive result reports,
  • Partnered with scientists, researchers, UX and product design teams to build adaptive learning paths and behavior-assessment training for the Bunchmatemobile app, utilizing user-response and bio-cognitive data to identify how environmental factors combined with genetics register in the brain and body,
  • Created website and SEO-driven content to communicate strategic vision, contributing to a 25% growth in web traffic.
  • Streamlined content creation process by utilizing content management systems, improving overall communication and efficiency by 15%.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with subject matter experts, utilizing enhance communication, to produce accurate and authoritative content on a variety of topics, increasing content credibility and reliability.
  • Enhanced user adoption and content retention through iterative design and data-informed refinement, resulting in a 40% increase in repeat engagement.

Career Services Advisor

California College San Diego
San Diego, CA
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Facilitated direct support to graduates, enhancing work force skills
  • Coached and guided prospective graduates for career opportunities by developing resume & cover letter
  • Participated in outreach activities and speaking engagements at local high schools about the importance of career planning
  • Evaluated existing programs and initiatives enhancing workforce development engagement
  • Created and maintained relationships with employers, industry experts, alumni, and faculty to provide resources for students and alumni
  • Coordinated participant recruitment and training program placement

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR/OPS ANALYST (Contract Roles)

Robert Half International
San Diego, CA
09.2016 - 01.2018

Supported project operations and compliance across multi-industry organizations, including

1.)Wells Fargo Advisors®

2.) SERCO® (U.S. D.O.D) and

3.) Trigild® (Commercial Real Estate)

  • Managed operational processes for financial accounts in accrual of $1M (ea.) while ensuring FINRA/SEC compliance.
  • Developed reports for confidential military equipment systems, obtaining security clearance for defense projects.
  • Streamlined procurement, documentation, and communication workflows across construction, finance, and government contracting environments, reducing fulfillment time by 20%.

Wells Fargo Advisors: contractual position

  • FINRA & SEC Clearances Fulfilled
  • Strategic field reporting management and financial data distribution for multi-$1,000,000 accounts
  • Supported Financial Advisors with report composition in preparation for face-to-face client meetings

Serco North America: contractual position

  • Confidential Level: Security Clearance Fulfilled
  • Created purchase orders for the requisition of military maritime defense equipment

Trigild: contractual position

  • Oversaw corporate construction correspondence, strategic plans, purchase orders to stakeholders, project managers, suppliers
  • Prepared and delivered work orders encompassing specifications amongst on-site managers, vendors, procurement specialists
  • Scheduled, tracked, maintained record of preparatory proceedings during interim phases of requisition transactions

District Leader

Ratner Companies
Silver Spring, MD
08.2014 - 03.2016
  • Commanded operations of profit & loss, personnel management, inventory, direct sales, & strategic business development across 5 District Locations
  • Managed 40+ field employees, 5 location managers, ensuring optimal labor conditions, payroll processing, performance evals, recruiting, training, & terminations
  • Created and facilitated custom seminars tailored to introduce corporate initiatives and new product/promotional launches
  • Supported on-site managers to identify and implement site-visit improvements in areas of deficiency/fiscal decline
  • Managed quarterly revenue, utilizing numeric performance to evaluate FY performance trends

National Director of Career Placement

Empire Education Group
Philadelphia, PA
07.2012 - 06.2014
  • Instituted and developed campus-based career development program to restore single-campus outcomes and fiscal performance
  • Developed organizational process for safekeeping of students' personal data, utilized for accreditation reporting purposes
  • Analyzed market trends, identifying opportunities to leverage qualified graduates available for position openings to satisfy placement records fulfilling gainful employment requirements
  • Developed, implemented, adopted strategy for nationwide best practices to adopt successful record maintenance strategy
  • Identified and utilized market trends, community partnerships, and lead generation for future business partnerships
  • Streamlined reporting procedures to improve data accuracy while supporting informed decision-making presented to upper-operational management
  • Established effective communication channels, promoting transparency and timely information sharing

Assistant Executive Director/Academic Director

Empire Education Group
Philadelphia, PA
04.2009 - 07.2012
  • Managed overall fiscal and operational administration of the assigned campus
  • Generated performance metrics to monitor financial growth and academic performance
  • United the operations and academic teams to establish and implement strategy for achieving TQS accreditation standards
  • Prepared meetings for strategy presentation to accomplish corporate goals, performance expectations, and quarterly growth projections
  • Implemented and developed budget parameters aligned with financial resources, including federal scholarship funding
  • Cultivated relationships with external stakeholders to enhance organizational visibility
  • Facilitated communication between faculty, admissions staff, and executive team members to enrich strategy and cultivate team unity
  • Provided administrative support to the Executive Director, preparing reports to demonstrate and address underperforming metrics including revenue, enrollment numbers, and academic quality for improvement and consistency

Division Director

Robert Half International
Washington, DC
12.2006 - 01.2009
  • Managed, trained, and developed, new hire team of Staffing Managers to adopt fundamental techniques and best practices for exceeding sales goals in a fast-paced competitive environment
  • Worked in conjunction with regional management to generate budgets, provide production reports, analyze trends, and continue client engagement
  • Secured and managed Major Client Accounts including

[1] Google® (DC Startup)

[2] Deloitte & Touché ®

[3] The Washington Post ®

[4] BlackBoard, Inc. ®

[5] American Institutes for Research (AIR) ®

[6] American Red Cross ®

[7] Howard University School of Law ®

[8] National Geographic Magazine ®

Staffing Manager

Robert Half International
Washington, DC
06.2006 - 12.2006
  • Generated strategic business partnerships with small/private & large/corporate businesses in metro area
  • Researched, identified, & implemented marketing strategies to expand client base, generate leads, & obtain referrals
  • Created & presented price point value to achieve optimal client outcomes while adhering to budget limitations
  • Conducted face-to-face introductory client meetings to establish rapport and propose solutions for current and future employment gaps, presenting value of service, and appealing to current and future market trends
  • Executed solid business development plan to attract, expand, and retain client loyalty and referrals
  • Consulted with accounting firms cross-selling finance services through organizational analysis, trending projections, and budget alignment
  • Worked directly with Division President to develop strategic plans, modify sales pitch, set and align goals

High School English Teacher & Girls Volleyball Coach

Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Pasadena, MD
08.2004 - 05.2006
  • Implemented (new) current academic standards of tenth grade English curriculum ensuring optimal success of students' reading, writing and comprehension skills, and understanding of historic assigned literature
  • Successfully prepared students to reach targeted passing score on state-mandated English Assessment, proving subject matter proficiency on standardized exam, with 94% pass rate
  • Attended to special needs and behavioral deficiencies of individual learners, addressing newly mandated learning-inclusion laws, while persisting increased levels of functional learning for advanced students to meet state regulations
  • Established foundational purpose for utilizing proper concepts of the English language across the curriculum, in addition to vocational, technical, and communication functions
  • Sponsored sophomore class student-government officers
  • Coached the J.V. and Varsity Women's Volleyball Team—nurtured fundamental skills, taught game regulations, encouraged teamwork and discipline developing athletes

Editor & Curriculum Designer

Empire Education Group
Pottsville, PA
06.2003 - 07.2004
  • Developed comprehensive secondary technical curriculum for cosmetology degree program, specific to each state’s licensure requirements outlined by its overarching State Board of Education
  • Strategized with graphic artist design team to illustrate ideas corresponding to technical instruction
  • Created newsletter featuring stories on trending products, industry techniques, and students' success
  • Created content outlines and ensured all pieces adhere to established deadlines
  • Implemented language and style guidelines to ensure consistent writing style
  • Reviewed copy submitted by external contributors for accuracy and clarity prior to publication
  • Collaborated with authors to revise drafts based on feedback from external stakeholders
  • Ensured written content in adherence with style guides, grammar rules, and punctuation conventions
  • Oversaw artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing in adherence with deadlines and budget requirements

Education

Writing in The Sciences—Certification -

Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
03.2025

Graduate Certificate - Writing At Work, Legal Landscape of Higher Ed, Writing For Effectiveness, UX Design, Management Communications, Challenges of A.I., The A.I. Talent Shift, The Art of Building Influence

Cornell University—Continuing Ed, Ithaca, NY
02.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Ed & English

Albright College, Reading, PA
05.2003
  • Focused on English and education, with a thesis on societal issues
  • GPA: Dean's List: 4 Years

Skills

  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Teaching Experience
  • Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance
  • Department Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Written/Oral Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Time Management
  • Multi-tiered Support Systems
  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Self-Motivation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Resource Allocation
  • Program Evaluation
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Academic Advising
  • Budget Allocation/Financial Analysis
  • Faculty Management
  • School Data Evaluation & Reporting
  • Multitasking & Organizational skills
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Critical Thinking/ Data Analytics
  • Educational Leadership
  • Performance Metrics & Improvement Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Price Point Negotiations
  • Program Development
  • Change Management

Certification

Secondary Ed & Technical Certifications:

  • Grades 7-12: English/Secondary Education License; PA
  • Grades 7-12: English/Secondary Education License; MD
  • Microsoft Business Suite—Proficient Certification
  • Google Suite—Proficient Certification

Cornell University—Executive Certifications:

1.) Writing at Work

2.) Legal Landscape of Higher Ed.

3.) Writing for Effectiveness

4.) UX Design

5.) Management Communications

6.) Challenges of A.I.

7.) The A.I. Talent Shift

8.) The Art of Building Influence

Stanford University

1.) Writing in the Sciences

MedTronic Academy

1.) CardioInsight: Noninvasive 3D Mapping System

Timeline

Program Operations: Doctoral Engineering - The George Washington University
01.2020 - 11.2025
Content Developer - Endominance
08.2019 - 01.2020
Career Services Advisor - California College San Diego
09.2018 - 08.2019
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR/OPS ANALYST (Contract Roles) - Robert Half International
09.2016 - 01.2018
District Leader - Ratner Companies
08.2014 - 03.2016
National Director of Career Placement - Empire Education Group
07.2012 - 06.2014
Assistant Executive Director/Academic Director - Empire Education Group
04.2009 - 07.2012
Division Director - Robert Half International
12.2006 - 01.2009
Staffing Manager - Robert Half International
06.2006 - 12.2006
High School English Teacher & Girls Volleyball Coach - Anne Arundel County Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2006
Editor & Curriculum Designer - Empire Education Group
06.2003 - 07.2004
Stanford University - Writing in The Sciences—Certification,
Cornell University—Continuing Ed - Graduate Certificate, Writing At Work, Legal Landscape of Higher Ed, Writing For Effectiveness, UX Design, Management Communications, Challenges of A.I., The A.I. Talent Shift, The Art of Building Influence
Albright College - Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Ed & English
Anne DoughertyDev Ops, Corporate Training, Executive Strategy
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