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LYNNE RAATZ

Dayton,MN

Summary

Experienced Leadership Development Professional with expertise in developing and delivering enterprise-wide programs. Skilled coach, consultant, and facilitator with superior interpersonal abilities. Effectively collaborates, influences, and leads others. Former active-duty Army Officer with exceptional leadership, planning, organizational and time management skills. Known for outstanding oral and written communication abilities. High capacity individual able to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously. Passionate about people development!

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning Strategist

FranklinCovey
12.2021 - Current
  • Serves as strategic thought partner in coaching and consulting capacity for FranklinCovey clients
  • Creates strategic multi-year learning plans based on clients’ desired business outcomes in leadership development, change management, individual effectiveness, and culture building
  • Partners with clients to understand their specific learning needs and designs intentional learning experiences to help them achieve their learning goals and business outcomes
  • Assists clients in executing their learning programs, creates learner communications, and troubleshoots problems along way
  • Plans for future years of partnership by regularly reviewing modifying larger strategic plan
  • Collaborates cross functionally to create highest quality client experience and program offerings
  • Researches and maintains best practices and industry standards related to adult learning theory, leadership and talent development
  • Technology savvy, regularly using Microsoft Office, Zoom and Teams
  • Responsible for portfolio of 2.8 million in client revenue, with expectation of 110% revenue renewal rates.

Senior Training Specialist

Pediatric Home Service
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provided strategic direction and overall leadership for learning and development and employee engagement functions for national organization
  • Assessed organizational needs and then planned, designed, delivered and monitored enterprise-wide programs around leadership, career, talent, and organizational development to drive business outcomes
  • Managed day to day execution of all learning and development functions including vendor management, technology, project management, status reporting, resolving issues, budgeting, and financial management
  • Developed and used surveys and systems to collect, track and analyze data to determine effectiveness of programs and processes
  • Facilitated individual and group coaching, provided 360 survey feedback debriefs and new leader assimilation
  • Certified in HBDI, Crucial Conversations and multiple FranklinCovey program offerings.

Founder and Owner

Lynne Raatz Coaching & Consulting L.L.C
03.2017 - 07.2021
  • Established customized approach to help individual leadership and career coaching clients achieve their personal and professional goals
  • Utilized various assessment tools to include MBTI and StrengthsFinder
  • Consistently demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills as well as responsibility and initiative
  • Performed various business development and administrative functions.

Senior Leadership Coach & Consultant

GiANT Worldwide
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Provided functional expertise in design, delivery, and facilitation of in-person and virtual leadership and team development programs
  • Regularly assessed organizational and team needs around leadership and talent development topics
  • Recognized as expert facilitator, accustomed to working with individuals and teams at all levels of organization
  • Utilized leader and team 360 assessments to turn insights into action plans and to monitor progress
  • Regularly facilitated transformational one on one and group coaching sessions
  • Provided consulting services in leadership and talent development, culture and engagement, employee relations and change management
  • Focused on client needs and superior customer service
  • Demonstrated track record of building strong and lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Built and sustained relationships with colleagues to effectively lead programs, resolve problems, and guide ongoing program improvements
  • Demonstrated high level of business acumen; responsible for lead generation, sales, project management, program budgets and expenses
  • Displayed strong technical computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Power Point and online conferencing
  • Certified GiANT Worldwide Leadership Development Coach, advanced training in MBTI.

Human Resources Officer /Manager

United States Army
01.2005 - 06.2010
  • Human Resources Manager for organization of over 6,000 personnel.
  • Performed work functions in leadership, career and talent development, performance management, workforce planning, program management, and data analytics.
  • Directly supervised, instructed, and evaluated performance of 10 direct reports.
  • Led virtual teams nationally and globally. Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural intelligence.
  • Gathered and interpreted complex data, prepared presentations, and briefed senior executives.
  • Consistently ranked in top 3% of unit officers on annual evaluations.
  • Effectively performed job functions and led teams in combat environment.
  • Received Bronze Star Medal for superior service.

Army Cadet

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
01.2003 - 12.2005

• Distinguished Military Graduate; graduated in top 3% of 4,300 cadets nationally.
• Demonstrated superior leadership and organizational skills.
• Performed various methods of advanced leadership training in diverse environments.

Education

Master of Arts Degree - Strategic Leadership

Bethel University
St. Paul, MN

Master of Arts Degree - Theological Studies

University of Northwestern
St. Paul, MN

Associate Certified Coach -

International Coach Federation
Lexington, KY

Certified Career Management Coach -

The Academies
Fresno, CA

Certified Professional Life Coach -

Christian Coach Institute
Charlotte, NC

Bachelor of Arts Degree - History

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

Skills

  • Consulting
  • Coaching
  • Facilitating
  • Leading
  • Data analysis
  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Communication
  • Collaboration

Affiliations

The White House

Government Intern

The United States Senate

Government Intern

Timeline

Learning Strategist

FranklinCovey
12.2021 - Current

Senior Training Specialist

Pediatric Home Service
07.2020 - 12.2021

Senior Leadership Coach & Consultant

GiANT Worldwide
08.2017 - 07.2020

Founder and Owner

Lynne Raatz Coaching & Consulting L.L.C
03.2017 - 07.2021

Human Resources Officer /Manager

United States Army
01.2005 - 06.2010

Army Cadet

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
01.2003 - 12.2005

Master of Arts Degree - Strategic Leadership

Bethel University

Master of Arts Degree - Theological Studies

University of Northwestern

Associate Certified Coach -

International Coach Federation

Certified Career Management Coach -

The Academies

Certified Professional Life Coach -

Christian Coach Institute

Bachelor of Arts Degree - History

Methodist University
LYNNE RAATZ