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Hi, I’m

Kashaun Parker

PLAINFIELD,IL
Kashaun Parker

Summary

Performance-driven Vice President and Leadership Coach with 15+ years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies, and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Toastmasters District 54

Vice President
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
  • Monitored and assessed results of postsecondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of faculty development plans.
  • Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
  • Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement, and retention.

Next Step Forward

Leadership Coach
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Monitored and analyzed clients' progress, results, and overall satisfaction to implement process improvement initiatives.
  • Brainstormed and collaborated with fellow coaches on ways to make coaching more impactful for clients.
  • Attended seminars, business expos, and other events to develop and support small businesses.
  • Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
  • Trained and mentored 80 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles

Progress Rail Locomotive

Leadership Development Coordinator
08.2006 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted 20 leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures.
  • Coordinated meetings for 200+ team members and facilitated educational groups for emerging leaders.
  • Built strategic partnerships across multiple business segments to help executives and senior leaders improve management structures and team cohesiveness.
  • Delivered informative presentations to specific business groups and large-scale conferences on topics such as Staying Motivated through Crisis and Leading Effectively
  • Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for High Performing employees.

Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

MBA from Business
02.2020

University Overview

Skills

  • Expectation Management
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Effective Listening
  • Non-Verbal Listening
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Effective Goal Setting
  • Relationship Management
  • Learning Assessments
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Oral and Written Communication

Certification

  • Certified Leadership Coach, International Coaching Federation- 2022

Timeline

Vice President
Toastmasters District 54
07.2022 - Current
Leadership Coach
Next Step Forward
01.2021 - Current
Leadership Development Coordinator
Progress Rail Locomotive
08.2006 - 11.2020
Western Governors University
MBA from Business
Kashaun Parker