Lynn George
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled Group Facilitator highly effective conducting personal and group training sessions focused on topics such as career and leadership development. Collaborative with solid experience supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities to navigate job market and work environment with substantial background in providing career counseling, career transition strategies, and growth and development to job seekers and professionals
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Coach
Prairie View A&M University
Houston
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other career coaches and industry professionals to share insights, resources, and best practices for optimal client outcomes.
- Tracked client progress and adjusted coaching strategies accordingly to ensure continuous improvement and goal attainment.
- Enhanced client career progression by providing personalized coaching sessions tailored to individual goals and strengths.
- Provided support during career transitions by offering guidance on navigating change, setting achievable goals, and overcoming obstacles.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Associate and Learning and Development
EDPR NA
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for implementing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives and projects across EDPR-NA and within the Learning and Development Department, developing and delivering employee training, initiatives, and projects
- Successfully increased employee confidence and collaboration by implementing a Leadership Development program through founding the Corporate 'Energy Speakers' program, resulting in improved communication and leadership capabilities throughout the organization among new managers
- Developed and delivered comprehensive unconscious bias and conscious inclusion training programs for employees across the North American region, raising awareness and promoting a more inclusive work environment
- Collaborated with HR and management teams to identify areas of improvement, creating customized training content that addressed specific biases and promoted conscious inclusion practices within the organization
- Provide targeted coaching for 20 mid-level and newly promoted managers, focusing on leadership development, effective communication, and strategic decision-making, enabling them to excel in their roles and drive organizational success.
Learning and Professional Development Consultant
Korn Ferry
10.2020 - Current
- Faculty member and leadership coach for a custom diversity, equity, and inclusion program for Marquis clients
- Collaborate with team leaders on program design for diverse talent/cohorts
- Facilitate and deliver differentiated learning solutions for underrepresented talent
- Create conditions for learning that support participants to feel safe, seen, and heard
- Facilitate virtual classroom experiences teaching about adequate and equitable management practices.
Learning and Development Consultant
Lynn George Consulting
09.2016 - Current
- Conduct monthly group coaching for a cohort of an average of 10 women to start and reinvent meaningful careers in the for-profit sector on topics such as personal branding, soft skills, video marketing, and social media strategy
- Present on topics such as the Power of Choice (Leadership Development for Underrepresented Groups), personal branding, effective communication for managers and leaders, career development/planning, and goal setting for nonprofit and for-profit organizations
- Facilitate workshops on topics: Effective Communication Skills for Managers, Personal Branding, Career Transition for Engineers
- Coach managers and senior leadership team members to build capacity to empower and motivate others
- Commissioned member (2017-present) reviews competency-based certification and advances the new credentials for mastery of career practice.
Outplacement Career Transition Coach
Impact Group
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Direct the career transition process for employees experiencing an involuntary job loss to find employment successfully within six months at or above their last reported salary
- Facilitated leadership development workshops on career services such as relationship building, personal branding, resume writing, etc
- Provide direction for job seekers with resume writing, cover letter reviews, personal branding, mock interviews, networking, entrepreneurship coaching, career assessments, and more
- Facilitate workshops on resume writing, interviewing techniques, etc
- Clarify career objectives to establish their career brand to transition their career in less than one year successfully.
Career Coach
Flatiron School
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Facilitated the career transition process for high-achieving coders/software engineers and data scientists who graduated from the boot camp accelerated program on job search strategies to land positions in Google, Apple, and Facebook
- Design and present monthly workshops on job search concepts and strategies
- Coach 10-15 students weekly on resume writing, interviewing, and networking
- Led a team of three credentialed coaches providing coaching support and culturally sensitive coaching to first-generation college graduates and minorities.
Director of Employment Programs
Christian Community Service Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Improved department efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices for Workforce Development initiatives supporting vocational training for over 600 adults annually
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth for two managers and five staff level employees
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas
Manager of Job Development/Workforce Development Coordinator
Star of Hope Mission
06.2012 - 07.2018
- Responsible for job placement, business and employer relations, and marketing career development programs for adults and youth
- Managed a group of Job Trainers' work performance
- Designed, developed, and implemented workforce development programs for unemployed and underemployed adult job seekers
- Partnered with external agencies and provided subject matter expertise on human resource management topics
- Implemented career and employment readiness workshops for youth and adults
- Provided training and development focused on career goals and advancement, job search strategies, and conflict resolution.
Career & Technology Teacher (Department Chair)
Aldine ISD
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Successfully provided daily instruction for high school students with behavioral challenges
- Presented and facilitated monthly training on classroom management, instructional strategies, and lesson plans
- Delivered virtual and live classroom teaching of career and technology program content
- Planned, organized, and coordinated events for the career and technology program to provide graduating seniors with vocational training, employment, and education options.
Education
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) -
International Coaching Federation
Professional Coaching Certification: Executive Coaching -
The Coaching Training Academy
Business and Employer Services Certification -
Dynamics Institute
Bachelor of Science, Family, Youth, and Community Sciences -
University of Florida
Certified Master Career Services -
National Career Development Association, (NCDA)
05.2024
Professional Human Resources (PHR) -
Rice University
01.2024
Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction -
University of Phoenix
01.2009
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Facilitation Techniques
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Program Design
- Virtual Learning Management
- Focus Group Coordination
- Workshop Evaluation
- Leadership Development
- Coaching and Development
- Public Speaking
- Training Program Development
- Curriculum Design
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Human Resources
Timeline
Career Coach
Prairie View A&M University
03.2024 - Current
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Associate and Learning and Development
EDPR NA
04.2022 - Current
Learning and Professional Development Consultant
Korn Ferry
10.2020 - Current
Career Coach
Flatiron School
11.2019 - 11.2020
Outplacement Career Transition Coach
Impact Group
07.2019 - 03.2021
Director of Employment Programs
Christian Community Service Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
Learning and Development Consultant
Lynn George Consulting
09.2016 - Current
Manager of Job Development/Workforce Development Coordinator
Star of Hope Mission
06.2012 - 07.2018
Career & Technology Teacher (Department Chair)
Aldine ISD
08.2010 - 08.2012
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) -
International Coaching Federation
Professional Coaching Certification: Executive Coaching -
The Coaching Training Academy
Business and Employer Services Certification -
Dynamics Institute
Bachelor of Science, Family, Youth, and Community Sciences -
University of Florida
Certified Master Career Services -
National Career Development Association, (NCDA)
Professional Human Resources (PHR) -
Rice University
Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction -
University of Phoenix
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