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Leonard Wood

Leonard Wood

Crawfordville,FL

Summary

Hardworking transformational leader dedicated to the accomplishment of organizational goals through effective communication, motivational, change management, systems thinking, and interpersonal skills. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience, perseverance, and a commitment to quality.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder and Principal Consultant

L. Wood Consulting, LLC
Crawfordville, FL
10.2016 - Current
  • Develop, manage and deliver a range of consultancy services to clients.
  • Conduct research and analysis on complex business problems and prepared reports for stakeholders.
  • Conducted needs assessments to determine areas of improvement in employee performance.
  • Develop training materials for various departments and topics, including customer service, leadership and workforce development, communication, mindfulness/wellness, and team building.
  • Create comprehensive training plans based on organizational goals and objectives.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and support to participants during the training process.

Adjunct Instructor

Florida Center for Public Management
Tallahassee, FL
01.2016 - Current
  • Develop and teach in-person and online courses on leadership, ethics, workforce development, organizational communication, organizational dynamics and design, policy development, etc.
  • Attend departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies, curriculum changes, and student concerns.
  • Promote a positive learning environment by encouraging critical thinking skills among students about class topics or assigned readings while encouraging students to address class concepts to increase understanding.

Organizational & Strategic Development Manager

FL. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Tallahassee, FL
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Developed and implemented organizational development strategies and trainings to improve operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed current business processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated with senior management to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Training and Development Consultant

FL. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Tallahassee, FL
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Designed and delivered presentations, workshops, and webinars on various topics relevant to corporate trainings to improve employee performance.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify skill gaps in the workforce.
  • Provided individual coaching sessions for employees who needed additional support with their job duties.
  • Analyzed training data to evaluate effectiveness of programs and suggest improvements as needed.
  • Coordinated meetings between stakeholders and subject matter experts at all levels of the organization to discuss strategies for improving corporate training initiatives.

Quality Control Manager

FL. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Tallahassee, FL
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Created and managed internal quality control/process review section for the Florida Concealed Weapons Program.
  • Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
  • Analyzed data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system.
  • Investigated root causes of non-conformance issues and proposed solutions.
  • Trained staff on quality control principles, techniques, and processes.

Regulatory Consultant

FL. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Tallahassee, FL
07.2010 - 08.2013
  • Reviewed regulations, guidelines and standards to ensure 6 Florida industries complied with state laws.
  • Conducted investigations to determine if businesses were operating within the parameters of florida statute and industry regulations.
  • Advised senior management on changes in legislation affecting operations.
  • Provided consumer and business guidance on how to maintain compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
  • Assisted with the development of policies, procedures and processes to comply with government regulations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes that could affect business operations.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
05.2022

Skills

  • Consulting
  • Business Administration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Best Practices and Methodologies
  • Mentoring and Training
  • Online teaching
  • Individualized support
  • Curriculum planning
  • Staff Management
  • Policies and procedures
  • Strategic planning
  • Project Management
  • Improvement initiatives
  • Business Development
  • Business administration
  • Operations management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Report preparation
  • Complaint resolution
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Training development aptitude
  • Creative problem solving
  • Key stakeholder relationship building
  • Administrative support
  • Staff education and training
  • Service standard compliance
  • Class preparation
  • Advocacy
  • Lesson writing
  • Trainer coaching
  • Data analysis
  • Community outreach
  • Lecturing skills
  • Workshop coordination
  • Program evaluation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Employee coaching
  • Feedback collection
  • Program implementation
  • Public speaking
  • Training program development
  • Employee training
  • Classroom expertise
  • Online training experience
  • Training material development

Certification

Certified True Colors Facilitator, True Colors International - 2014

Certified Public Manager, Florida Center for Public Management - 2015

Certified Master Trainer, Association for Talent Development- 2018

Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Gallup - 2018

Work Availability

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Timeline

Organizational & Strategic Development Manager

FL. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
08.2018 - 09.2019

Founder and Principal Consultant

L. Wood Consulting, LLC
10.2016 - Current

Adjunct Instructor

Florida Center for Public Management
01.2016 - Current

Training and Development Consultant

FL. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
06.2015 - 08.2018

Quality Control Manager

FL. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
08.2013 - 06.2015

Regulatory Consultant

FL. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
07.2010 - 08.2013

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Ashworth College

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