Richard Sayers
Vice President Of Humanities For Sales
Erie,Colorado
Summary
Dynamic and collaborative World Languages Teacher, Author, and Specialist with over 40 years of experience. Skilled at delivering professional development presentations and workshops to encourage and enable teachers to use standards-based practices in their classrooms.
Organized and detail-oriented Vice President of Sales with 25 years of experience in sales and support of Humanities in programs in K-12 education. Expert ability to craft sales messaging and presentations and both deliver the presentations and train others to make similar dynamic presentations. Skillful in defining financial capabilities through support and training of the sales team.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Vice President of Humanities
Savvas Learning Company
Paramus, NJ
07.2013 - Current
- Oversaw training of over 50 specialists and 100 sales account managers in Humanities program areas
- Developed and delivered webinars and in-person professional development sessions for world languages teachers to further brand awareness and support existing customers
- Attended educational conferences and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and educators currently using our programs.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- Hired and managed national specialists to maximize productivity
- Served as communication liaison between sales teams and Line of Business team (e.g. Marketing, Product Development, Editorial)
Training Manager
Pearson Education
Boston , MA
07.2008 - 07.2013
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
- Worked with company product teams to create training modules and sessions to enhance sales personnel's understanding of the programs
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions in person and virtually
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management.
Author/National Consultant
Pearson Education
Glenview, IL
07.1996 - 07.2008
- Developed and delivered professional workshop on world languages strategies and best practices at district, state, regional, and national levels
- Delivered sales presentations to further Pearson world languages program sales
- Collaborated with regional world languages specialists and Line of Business Marketing and Product Management to promote Pearson brand
- Continued to develop and refine Spanish programs developed and sold by Pearson
- Established and maintained a network of district and state personnel who were influential in the world languages field
- Served on and led the Board of the Southwest Council of Foreign Language Teaching
Spanish Teacher
St. Vrain Valley School District
Longmont, CO
07.1978 - 07.1996
- Developed and wrote curricula in Spanish, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explained concepts and assignments in Spanish
- Served as school department chair and district Teacher on Special Assignment to oversee curriculum choices and development of district processes and assessments
- Led student trips abroad for travel and study
- Participated in the Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers, attending and presenting at annual conferences. Served on the Board of the Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers.
- Communicated with students in Spanish to challenge them and introduce them to Spanish-speaking environments.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Took part in the DIsney American Teacher Award program as an honoree in World Languages Instruction
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 08.1974 - 05.1978
Master of Arts - Teaching of Foreign Languages
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 06.1988 - 07.1992
Skills
Training and Development
undefinedTimeline
Vice President of Humanities
Savvas Learning Company
07.2013 - Current
Training Manager
Pearson Education
07.2008 - 07.2013
Author/National Consultant
Pearson Education
07.1996 - 07.2008
Master of Arts - Teaching of Foreign Languages
University of Northern Colorado
06.1988 - 07.1992
Spanish Teacher
St. Vrain Valley School District
07.1978 - 07.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Colorado
08.1974 - 05.1978