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Beth Wachter

New York,NY

Summary

Mission-driven entrepreneurial leader with a keen focus on outcomes, brings 20 years of experience as accomplished business and thought leader. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing operational improvements and market penetration. Deep expertise in Product Development & Training (including human-centered UX design, digital curricula, APPs and learning management systems).

Work History

President

Efficacity
New York, NY
07.2015 - Current
  • Implemented statewide trainings of staff on best practices and implementation protocols for five-year clinical study.
  • Supported and supervised 19 external teams of statewide juvenile justice professionals in implementation of education APP for incarcerated youth.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive researchers and government partners to establish and achieve long-term learning objectives, providing sustainable organizational leadership.

President & CEO

Select Media
New York, NY
06.1985 - 06.2015
  • Sold company in July 2015.
  • Recruited, hired and managed employees to maximize DEI and productivity while training staff on evidence-based learning programs for underrepresented youth.
  • Supported and supervised team of 20+ full-time professionals and independent certified trainers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies and policies in collaboration with executive and government partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Led operational team of university researchers in creation, roll out and management of evidence-based digital product lines..
  • Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
  • Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies for advancing underserved populations.

Senior Digital Content Producer

Independent
New York, New York
11.2002 - 07.2014
  • Create award-winning video, audio, print, digital and technology productions.
  • Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
  • Created engaging, compelling and on-brand audio and video content to enhance user-engagement.
  • Collaborated with team to develop audio and visual material meeting user needs and production goals.
  • Researched and identified digital platforms aligned with project objectives, best practices, accessibility and sustainability.
  • Wrote, revised and reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels.
  • Wrote and produced compelling narratives appropriate stories to engage target audiences.
  • Researched and identified digital platforms aligned with project objectives, best practices, accessibility and sustainability

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Behavior

California State University
Sonoma, CA

MBA - Business Administration

NYU Stern School of Business
New York, New York
1985

Skills

  • Change & Growth Management
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Operational Excellence
  • Process Improvement
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Thought Leadership
  • Human Centered UX Design
  • Leadership and People Development

Timeline

President

Efficacity
07.2015 - Current

Senior Digital Content Producer

Independent
11.2002 - 07.2014

President & CEO

Select Media
06.1985 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Behavior

California State University

MBA - Business Administration

NYU Stern School of Business

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