WILL RATLIFF
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL | LEADERSHIP COACH
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing multiple complex projects, and establishing enterprise-wide learning and development initiatives. Excels in developing effective leadership programs, ensuring high standards, and aligning training efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Founder and CEO
Amplyfy Training Solutions
01.2022 - Current
- Develop business and leads to serve small and medium sized business with training and professional development needs
- Coach leadership clients on effective strategies to set and achieve goals in their professional and personal life
- Plan and facilitate management and leadership development workshops for organizations
- Conference and guest speaker for local, regional, and state-wide organizations
Director of Organizational Development
Amarillo College
09.2018 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of the college’s learning and development plan for 1400+ employees
- Collaborate with internal departments to develop and facilitate custom learning (instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning) for internal departments and projects as needed
- Create and host webinars for the college's "AC Talks" professional development series: Leadership Development, Culture, Financial Literacy, Wellness and other topics
- Created HR Digest (weekly) and Badger Buzz Blog (monthly) to increase communication channels for employees
- Speaker at TCCHRP (Texas Community College HR Professionals) on Emotional Intelligence and Amarillo College’s Chaplain Program
Advising Associate
Amarillo College
06.2013 - 09.2018
- Advised students on continuing healthcare programs and stackable credentials
- Coordinated and taught soft-skills workshops to students in health care programs to include resume writing, interview skills, test-taking strategies, and time management
- Developed community-outreach initiatives (Start Your Career in Health Care) to inform and recruit students on career pathways in health care
- Speaker at the TCCIL Conference, October 2014
GEAR UP Site Coordinator
Amarillo ISD
07.2009 - 05.2013
- Managed, scheduled, and trained up to 12 tutor-mentors per year
- Launched and developed the mentor program that grew to 20+ mentors per semester
- Established a Student Leadership Council (coordinate meetings, student leadership camp, and community service opportunities)
- Assisted in the planning and facilitation of week-long leadership camps which trained over 120 teens in leadership development over 3 summers
- Speaker at the Texas GEAR UP Conference on 'Developing a Student-Led Leadership Program'
Education
MEd - Instructional Design & Technology
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TXMaster of Arts - Group Dynamics/Team Building
Wheaton College
Wheaton, ILBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baylor University
Waco, TXSkills
Training Development
Leadership Development Training and Coaching
Workshop and Webinar Facilitation
LMS and CMS Administration
eLearning/Webinar Development
Websites
Certification
EQ-i 2.0
Timeline
Founder and CEO
Amplyfy Training Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Director of Organizational Development
Amarillo College
09.2018 - Current
Advising Associate
Amarillo College
06.2013 - 09.2018
GEAR UP Site Coordinator
Amarillo ISD
07.2009 - 05.2013
MEd - Instructional Design & Technology
West Texas A&M University
Master of Arts - Group Dynamics/Team Building
Wheaton College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baylor University