LISA GUNDERSON
Santa Rosa Beach,FL
Summary
A top-performing corporate trainer and facilitator, I have years of dynamic experience in developing creative course materials and programs for use across diversified companies and management teams. I am passionate about coaching team members toward setting aggressive goals and encouraging open and honest feedback with value for respect and honesty. I am a genuine change agent and seek to help others by leading alongside them and never in front. My experience in this industry and proven knowledge of course design and educational administration allows my trainees greater visibility and ensures optimal performance while uncovering opportunities to modify behavior and assess personality styles.
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Corrections Program
Northwest Florida State College
06.2024 - Current
- Lead the planning, development, instruction, and launch of the Trades Programs located at the Department of Corrections facility in Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa County and Walton County.
- To provide services directly to adult students incarcerated in the Department of Corrections Santa Rosa, Okaloosa County, Bay and Walton County facilities.
- Work with the Executive Director to conduct program planning necessary to coordinate, implement, and achieve program objectives, making adjustments as necessary to ensure success of enrolled students.
- Supervises educational programs at Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton correctional facilities.
- Maintains stringent reporting documentation and timelines.
- Act as main point of contact for correctional facilities, attend meetings, being main point of contact for each site.
- Complete all required Department of Corrections training activities.
- Develop, implement and evaluate program and course curriculum, including learning assessments that directly aligns with industry demands.
- Hire instructors appropriate to level of expertise and actively recruit subject matter experts as full time instructors.
- Provide weekly training and main point of contact for instructors working in the correctional facilities.
Training and Development Specialist
SkillPath
08.2023 - Current
- Experienced Skills Trainer with 20 years of training delivery and curriculum development expertise. Proficient in designing, implementing and evaluating training programs that enhance skills and drive performance improvement. Adept at utilizing innovative teaching methods and technology to engage learners and ensure knowledge retention.
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Professional & Workforce Training Adjunct
Northwest Florida State College
07.2023 - Current
- As a Professional and workplace Training Adjunct, I play a crucial role in delivering high quality training and educational programs to adult learners, equipping them with skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their careers.
- Curriculum development
- Instructional delivery
- Fostering a positive learning environment
Speaker/Trainer
Pearls Of Wisdom
06.2010 - Current
- Conduct customized programs and services alongside like-minded companies through consulting work. Initiated all necessary business details from LLC establishment to website creation. Obtained new clients through training referrals and developed a niche for personality style assessments of Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Colors.
- Obtained certification with Pryor/Skillpath out of Kansas City, one of the nation’s top seminar training companies.
- Conducted professional business training for public and onsite seminars and facilitated four seminars per week on 25+ business topics, all of which received excellent ratings.
- Promoted to rank as On Site Specialist with Pryor/CareerTrack to conduct private business training at corporations and assist both teams and individual professionals in improving the overall company environment.
- Enhanced employee connections through additional certification in Reality Based Leadership.
- Selected to serve as the Leadership Keynote at Cornell University for the Human Resources Department.
On Site Specialist
Pryor Learning | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrack
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Facilitated onsite training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge retention.
- Developed customized learning materials tailored to client needs and industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify training gaps and implement solutions.
- Mentored junior staff in effective seminar delivery and instructional techniques.
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve efficiency in scheduling and logistics management.
- Conducted assessments of training effectiveness, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
- Led initiatives to expand course offerings based on participant feedback and market trends.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining high standards for all educational programs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
Thought Partner/ Master Facilitator
Lively Paradox
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Recruited by CEO to create new content for industry challenges and to conduct high performance workshops for clients in leadership roles. Equip company employees with professional development coaching and training for team building, diversity, and personality style. Deliver keynotes presentations on topics of communication, accountability, and conflict resolution. Collaborate on Diversity and Inclusion keynotes and training to develop a Train the Trainer series.
- Received consistent ratings of 90% or higher on all post training surveys.
- Successfully impacted their professional trajectory by making necessary behavior modification a new and relevant possibility.
- Co-created a new manager training program to aid employees in stepping into a new position with the confidence and tools needed to thrive.
- Assisted companies in discovering unknown barriers among differing groups of people and provided follow up support to ensure continued growth in this regard.
- Contributed with dedication to a team which guided individuals in conflict through a journey of understanding and empathy.
Consultant and Trainer
Pryor Learning | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrack
09.2010 - 12.2012
Co Chair
March of Dimes
01.2008 - 01.2009
Co Chair
Siouxland Wine and Roses
01.2004 - 01.2005
Corporate Trainer
First Federal Bank
07.1995 - 06.2002
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Briar Cliff College
Sioux City, IA05-2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Workforce management
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Certified MBTI Instructor - February 1, 2010
- Bob Pike Train the Trainer - August 12, 2010
- Fred Pryor Seminars / CareerTrack Instructor -November 1, 2010
- Certified Life Coach - July 18, 2021
Timeline
Manager Corrections Program
Northwest Florida State College
06.2024 - Current
Training and Development Specialist
SkillPath
08.2023 - Current
Professional & Workforce Training Adjunct
Northwest Florida State College
07.2023 - Current
On Site Specialist
Pryor Learning | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrack
09.2013 - 03.2015
Thought Partner/ Master Facilitator
Lively Paradox
09.2010 - 06.2014
Consultant and Trainer
Pryor Learning | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrack
09.2010 - 12.2012
Speaker/Trainer
Pearls Of Wisdom
06.2010 - Current
Co Chair
March of Dimes
01.2008 - 01.2009
Co Chair
Siouxland Wine and Roses
01.2004 - 01.2005
Corporate Trainer
First Federal Bank
07.1995 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business
Briar Cliff College
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Recidivism Rate Reduction - Reduced recidivism rate by 15% through educational programs leadership., High Trainer Satisfaction - Conducted 200+ personalized training sessions over two years with 90% satisfaction rate., Program Enrollment Growth - Increased program enrollment by 25% year-over-year across three counties., Seminar Success - Facilitated 25+ seminars monthly, achieving average feedback score of 4.8 out of 5.
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