Tequila Foster
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Training professional with extensive leadership experience in staff development, process and productivity improvements, performance management and curriculum design.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Advisor II (Training Specialist)
General Dynamics IT
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Conducted research and analysis of learning needs of employees to develop targeted training programs.
Training Specialist
DTE (Entech)
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Tracked attendees, participation and understanding of course material.
- Evaluated and communicated trainee participation and performance in reports to management.
- Implemented variety of skills to equip and enable employees to bring their best to work every day.
- Trained employees on new software with minimum level of frustration and training friction.
- Blended business's goals, mission and values with learning development initiatives to deliver high-quality training to employees.
- Documented participation and evaluated learning for each participant.
Corporate Trainer
Sachse Construction
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Boosted confidence of employees by providing skilled training to improve knowledge and productivity.
- Administered assessments during and after training and provided leaders with feedback about individual strengths and training requirements.
- Wrote, optimized and monitored training processes.
- Designed training materials and examinations and facilitated cross-functional training for internal and external clients.
- Compiled data on company goals, department needs and employee training requirements.
- Integrated technology into training methods by use of mobile applications.
- Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
- Developed, deployed and maintained robust training programs accomplishing department and facility goals.
- Devised eLearning modules using Articulate 360.
Office Manager
L.I.J.B.S. ENTERPRISES, INC
01.2001 - 12.2011
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation in QuickBooks while maintaining case costs and billing processes.
- Directed and oversaw office personnel activities.
- Oversaw CRM updates and backups, report generation and troubleshooting requisition.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Utilized knowledge of industry best practices to improve upon existing training methods.
- Demonstrated knowledge of varied learning modalities.
- Developed, deployed and maintained robust training programs accomplishing department and facility goals.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Wayne State University
Detroit, MIBachelor of Science Degree - Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04.2007
Skills
- Training program design
- Classroom Instruction
- Staff Presentations
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Course Design
- Microsoft Office
- Learning Strategies
- ADDIE Expertise
- Lean Six Sigma
- Adult Learning Theories
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt
Timeline
Senior Advisor II (Training Specialist)
General Dynamics IT
08.2022 - Current
Training Specialist
DTE (Entech)
11.2021 - 06.2022
Corporate Trainer
Sachse Construction
08.2015 - 06.2016
Office Manager
L.I.J.B.S. ENTERPRISES, INC
01.2001 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Education Administration
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Education
Eastern Michigan University
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