Wendy Hanson
Warren,RI
Summary
Experienced business owner, leader, and executive coach with over 35 years of management, entrepreneurial, and Executive Coaching experience. Proven track record of driving success through strategic planning, team development, and effective leadership. Skilled in identifying growth opportunities and fostering a positive work culture. Seeking organizational development consulting and Executive Coaching opportunities.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder, Chief of Culture and Evangelist
New Level Work (formerly BetterManager)
01.2016 - Current
- Provided Executive Coaching to companies worldwide
- Coached approximately 2500 managers and offered coaching in 24 languages
- Developed professional development programs to teach managerial and leadership skills
CEO
Wendy Hanson Connects
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Specialized in executive coaching for women entrepreneurs
- Secured contracts with training providers for Mercedes Benz
CEO
Corley-Hanson Associates
01.1999 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Led a WBENC Company (Women Owned Business)
- Provided strategic planning and Executive Coaching to Google in all sales offices across the country
- Supported AOL-Patch, Mapquest with management training and 1:1 Executive Coaching
- Led a WBENC Company (Women Owned Business)
Director of Special Education
Amesbury Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Oversaw all special education programs in the system
- Supervised the Nursing Department and Social Work
- Managed out-of-school placements for individuals unable to succeed in a classroom environment
Executive Director
ARC of North Central
01.1986 - 01.1996
- Served as Executive Director of a work facility for adults with differing abilities
- Developed a school-to-work transition program with local public schools
Center for Occupational Awareness and Placement
01.1979 - 01.1986
- Directed a federally funded Title Ivc Program to create opportunities for students with different abilities to learn job skills
- Developed companies to provide hands-on training in catering, landscaping, and plant care
- Produced potpourri and ceramics for a high-end gift basket company
- Successfully transitioned students into employment
Merrimack Special Education Collaborative
07.1976 - 01.1979
- Developed a program for men under 22 years old with severe developmental disabilities on the grounds of Templeton Colony, Vernal State School
- Supervised staff and collaborated to teach daily living skills
- Aimed to prepare young men for community integration and group living situations off the State School grounds
Education
Gallup's Clifton Strengthsfinder Assessment -
Certified
01.2014
M.Ed - Organization and Management
Antioch New England Graduate School
01.1981
Bachelor of Science - Education
Fitchburg State University
01.1976
Skills
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Strategic Visioning
- Customer Relations
- Partnership Development
- Innovation Skills
- Leadership and People Development
- Relationship and Team Building
- Client Engagement
- Executive Leadership
- Community Outreach
- MIssion and Vision
Accomplishments
- 2004 Women in Business Champion of the Year, Rhode Island SBA
- Co-Host of public access TV Show 'Women's Business'
- Co-Author, The Sassy Ladies Toolkit for Start-up Businesses
- Host of numerous podcasts, recently 'Building Better Managers'
- Member of the National Speakers Association, 2009-present
- Forbes Coaches Council, 2019-present
Affiliations
- Forbes Coaches Council 2019 to present
- National Speakers Association 2009 to present
Notable Achievements
2004 Women in Business Champion of the Year, Rhode Island SBA
Co-Host of Public Access TV Show, "Women's Business"
Co-Author, "The Sassy Ladies Toolkit for Startup Businesses"
Host of numerous Podcasts, most recently, "Building Better Managers"
Timeline
Co-Founder, Chief of Culture and Evangelist
New Level Work (formerly BetterManager)
01.2016 - Current
CEO
Wendy Hanson Connects
01.2014 - 01.2017
CEO
Corley-Hanson Associates
01.1999 - 01.2017
Director of Special Education
Amesbury Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.1999
Executive Director
ARC of North Central
01.1986 - 01.1996
Center for Occupational Awareness and Placement
01.1979 - 01.1986
Merrimack Special Education Collaborative
07.1976 - 01.1979
Gallup's Clifton Strengthsfinder Assessment -
Certified
M.Ed - Organization and Management
Antioch New England Graduate School
Bachelor of Science - Education
Fitchburg State University
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