David White

• Developed and delivered Managerial Accounting and Dynamics of Business courses to over 200 undergrad students.
• Spearheaded community outreach program that connected students with local organizations for service learning opportunities, enhancing their real-world experience and community engagement.
• Mentored students in research methodologies, fostering academic growth and independence.

Organizational Development / Leadership & Talent Development

• Designed and delivered multi-level leadership development programs used across regional employers; coached senior leaders on team effectiveness, accountability, and strategic execution.
• Led region-wide talent development effort that aligned education partners and employers, strengthening the regional talent pipeline and driving measurable improvements in workforce and economic outcomes.

Employee Engagement, Culture, & Learning

• Developed and operationalized the Workforce Hierarchy of Needs, a culture and engagement model that was adopted region-wide to improve retention and regional resources available for local talent.
• Implemented a start-up program called the Employer Resource Network in three counties. Service delivers over 300% ROI for businesses while providing the resources needed to over 1600 regional employees.
• Built a digital platform called Work in Firelands. The platform is purpose-built to drive regional economic growth through workforce development, providing locally generated data to support data-driven decision-making.
• Established the first state-recognized Industry Sector Partnership in Tourism, Hospitality, and Main Street Business in the State of Ohio, building a culture of collaboration across 50+ businesses

Organizational Strategy & Change Management

• Led multi-stakeholder change efforts, including new program development, governance realignments, data strategy adoption, and expansion of regional workforce initiatives by 300%
• Generated over $1M in new commitments and increased organizational assets by 177% through strategic alignment, improved value delivery, and stakeholder engagement

Leadership Development & Organizational Effectiveness

• Designed and delivered leadership and accountability training courses for elite teams as well as professional sports organizations (Toronto Blue Jays and the Atlanta Falcons)
• Led leadership training pipelines, professional development, and performance systems for a 4000-member organization, supporting thousands of personnel.
• Co-authored a 160-page organizational operations manual establishing standardized processes, competency expectations, and OD frameworks used enterprise-wide

Talent Management & High-Performance Culture

• Headed the assessment, selection, and onboarding of all personnel, from mid level leaders through senior management, ensuring alignment with mission and strategic priorities.
• Implemented data-driven performance assessments and talent review processes to refine leadership selection, succession planning, and skill development.

Change Management & Strategic Transformation

• Led multi-national change initiatives, redesigning training strategy and organizational structure for allied forces, expanding capability, scope, and joint effectiveness
• Served as project manager for a $2M facility expansion and multiple organizational redesign efforts, ensuring adoption, communication, and sustainable integration.
• Directed high-risk and high-complexity operational change initiatives requiring cross-functional coordination, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement systems.