Beth Hyjek
Wrightsville Beach,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic Leadership Development Facilitator adept at managing internal knowledge transfer through effective training of new leaders and teams. Demonstrated success in building successful and sustainable training programs. Highly organized, forward-thinking and adaptable to changing demands.
Accomplishments include co-founding a leadership development company, growing from a staff of two to a global facilitation network, creating innovative leadership development programs delivered to nearly 5,000 participants and over 245 teams ranging from Fortune 500 companies to non-profit organizations. Co-developed and co-hosted to two leadership podcasts, and a published author.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cofounder, COO & Senior Facilitator
TeachingHorse, LLC, Leadership Development
Leland, NC
01.2004 - 01.2021
- Point of contact with program and account managers for client engagements
- Responsible for developing and fostering partnerships with event facilities, vendors, and subcontractors
- Oversaw logistical engagement details: staffing, budget preparation, travel, invoicing, event site location, and contracts
- Developed and maintained brand strategy and marketing
- Coordinated conceptional designs and accepted final designs of web design and educational materials with independent contractors
- Conducted research and performed site visits to ensure that the facility met event criteria and client requests
- Collaborated with executive leadership teams to identify how to use existing and custom training material to meet their needs and outcomes
- Lead Engagement facilitator for specific programs responsible for the design, delivery, staffing, and engagement management
- Delivered in-person and virtual training, coaching, and instruction to groups and individuals to increase confidence, share leadership, and be agile and adaptable
- Participated in follow-up consultation with team members and managers once training was completed and requested
- Incorporated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion concepts into existing training
- Adapted training material from physical to virtual environment
- Recommended modifications to instructional designers to keep course content current and to enhance programs, resources, and tools
Team in Training Campaign Coordinator
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of North Carolina
Cary, North Carolina
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Identified new participants and support current participants for marketing strategies (community outreach, group fundraisers, etc.) and Team in Training events
- Conducted data mining to match potential participants with upcoming events
- Personal liaison to Team in Training participants and coordinated support in fundraising planning, verified event training was on track and validated participants completed event and fundraising goals
- Addressed event needs for Team in Training coaches, mentors, and participants to guarantee success
- School in Youth Program Tele-recruiter with LLS (contract position)
- Developed relationships that foster The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Pennies for Patients program
- Establish contact from cold call list and built enduring relationships
- Networked among donors and fundraised to generate campaign donations
- Utilized social media advantageously for free and persuasive media
- Organized session wrap-up events to recognize participant and volunteer achievements
Human Resource Staffing Assistant
Talecris Biotherapeutics RTP
Clayton, NC
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Audited personnel records and recruitment files for completeness
- Located documents to complete file and updated internal systems to reflect change
- Created relationships and met with necessary personnel (recruiter, hiring manager) to achieve task.
Education
Leadership & Performance Coaching Certification Program -
Brown University, School of Professional Studies
Providence, RI02.2022
Adult Learning Principals / Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach -
Dialogue Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
St. Mary's College of California
1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Writing
N.Y.U. Tisch School of the Arts
1997
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Corporate Training Programs
- Program Facilitation
- Group Facilitation
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Training Program Design
- Innovative Training Approaches
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Customer Relationships
- Event Coverage Planning
- Adult Learning Principles
- Active Learning and Listening
- Diversity and Inclusion
Timeline
Team in Training Campaign Coordinator
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of North Carolina
01.2009 - 01.2011
Human Resource Staffing Assistant
Talecris Biotherapeutics RTP
01.2007 - 01.2008
Cofounder, COO & Senior Facilitator
TeachingHorse, LLC, Leadership Development
01.2004 - 01.2021
Leadership & Performance Coaching Certification Program -
Brown University, School of Professional Studies
Adult Learning Principals / Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach -
Dialogue Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
St. Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Writing
N.Y.U. Tisch School of the Arts
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