Toney Mykel
Yukon,OK
Summary
Forward -thinking, energetic, and self-started professional with experience in developing community education / corporate training programs and curriculum, in-class instruction, and marketing / brand management. Proven ability to build/manage diverse, cross functional teams and create business-to-business relationships over a range of industries to adapt to rapidly changing business situations. Results oriented “go to” person.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty / Work Skills Development
Francis Tuttle Technology Center Project SEARCH
05.2019 - Current
- Curriculum development and adult learning instruction
- Provide individualized support for Francis Tuttle students with developmental disabilities including work skills training, host business recruitment, workplace modification negotiation, and detailed task analysis creation.
- Creation of individualized training tools to transition student toward integrated, inclusive, and mutually beneficial employment outcomes.
- Responsible for conducing career development meetings and development of students toward employment.
- Build and maintain business-to-business relationships with companies in order to develop and maintain a pipeline of employers to match against Francis Tuttle students.
- Establish and conduct training programs in tandem with these B2B companies by working with the company to identify and address areas of inefficiency and provide support materials and/or training options.
Director of Marketing / Senior Brand Manager
Chef's Requested Foods
10.2011 - 04.2019
- Strategic planning for multiple lines of business.
- Extensive B2B relationship development with key accounts including ALDI, Walmart, Target, Sam's Club, Dollar Tree, and Costco to identify inefficiencies and create product lines / training materials to address those needs.
- Strong ability to immerse into the customer's culture, quickly building trust to determine their market / training needs.
- Responsible for multiple reports including business cost analysis, forecasting, payroll, as well as educational program development / delivery, and cost / budgeting control.
- Served on advisory board for Walmart stores in the protein category from 04/2017-03/2018 and held the same position at Dollar Tree / Family Dollar stores in frozen goods from 01/2016-03/3018, frequently presenting new process and training materials at each location.
Community Education Developer / Head of Marketing
May's Healthcare, Inc.
03.2008 - 10.2011
- Oversight of communications, training, and marketing for three distinctly different lines of business, each with its own print / digital assets and employees.
- Responsible for continuing education licensing / training of clinical employees.
- Recruitment and facilitator for adjunct trainers.
- Served on various advisory committees for the State of Oklahoma and Department of Human Services regarding Medicare/Medicaid legislation and elder care issues.
- Advocated in legislature for specialized programs and facilities in economically under-developed areas.
- Managed all funding for marketing / education.
Corporate Trainer
Farmers Insurance Group
05.2004 - 03.2008
- Established insurance commission training curriculum with regard to licensure of internal claims and field claims employees.
- Responsible for conducting and facilitating continuing education curriculum training at Oklahoma City and Kansas City Help Point claims centers.
- Assisted in recruitment, training, and development of support education staff.
- Coordinated with the State Department of Insurance and compliance to ensure that training materials met the criteria for licensure.
- Coordinated with Facilities Management to design classrooms that were available and conducive to the number of students in the class.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL2022
MBA - Organizational Development And Leadership
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL2016
MBA - Marketing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2009
Bachelor Of Health Science - Health Administration
University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2007
Skills
- Training and curriculum development
- Proficient in developing skills-based adult learning models and detailed task analysis steps to create actionable, compelling content
- Ability to work in a corporate training role or as a facilitator, supporting, training, and recruiting adjunct trainers
- Extensive experience in managing multiple projects and program education goals simultaneously
- Marketing / Brand Management
- Extensive B2B relationship building and communication
- Ability to determine needs of a company or community initiatives by establishing trust and insight into the company or municipality, then developing compelling strategic marketing and/or training plans to meet those needs
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
Affiliations
- Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) Certification (2023)
- Leadership Francis Tuttle (Class of 2021)
- Retail Advisory Board - Made in Oklahoma Coalition (2013-2018)
- Advisory Panel - Oklahoma Regional Food Bank (2014-2018)
- Advisory Board - Department of Human Services Aging Division (2008-2011)
Timeline
Faculty / Work Skills Development
Francis Tuttle Technology Center Project SEARCH
05.2019 - Current
Director of Marketing / Senior Brand Manager
Chef's Requested Foods
10.2011 - 04.2019
Community Education Developer / Head of Marketing
May's Healthcare, Inc.
03.2008 - 10.2011
Corporate Trainer
Farmers Insurance Group
05.2004 - 03.2008
Ph.D. - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
MBA - Organizational Development And Leadership
Columbia Southern University
MBA - Marketing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor Of Health Science - Health Administration
University Of Phoenix
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