Kathleen is a Learning and Development Specialist. She is an innovative leader that analyzes needs, identifies performance gaps and implements creative solutions that improve individual and team performance. She facilitates the development and attainment of visions and strategies. Kathleen enjoys creating new and improving existing training and leadership programs to align human capital with organizational goals.
Kathleen holds a MBA and MS in Professional Leadership with concentrations in Training and Development, Organizational Influence and Policy from Carlow University. She holds a BA in Psychology and Mathematics from La Roche College.
She is a creative problem solver who works effectively at all levels with strong analytical, interpersonal and communications skills. She has a diverse career history and many accomplishments such as:
Executive Coach/Personal Marketing Director
Kathleen develops strategies and marketing plans and coach clients through career transitions. She can facilitate planning sessions, determine strengths and surface transferable skills – highlighting the best and neutralizing liabilities. She creates client-focused marketing materials and teaches web-based programs. Kathleen has a strong skill set in authoring strategic plans and creative materials designed for specific target markets and she works comfortably in a virtual environment with international and domestic clients.
Adjunct Professor Experience
Mentored, advised and coached diverse adult learners in Professional Leadership Master’s program for five years as an adjunct at Carlow University. Facilitated large and small groups, peer coaching sessions and e-learning through Blackboard. Increased student engagement and critical thinking skills, driving learning outcomes and ensuring completion of internships and seminar requirements for graduation. Kathleen earned an Excellence in Teaching award during her tenure.
Business Development Consultant
Kathleen has focused on building and strengthen strategic relationships enabling clients to enter new markets. She identifies and develops key relationships in potential markets, collaborate with clients to enhance marketing materials and presentations and coaches staff on presentation delivery.
Staff Development
Provides innovative consulting services to small, medium and Fortune 500 companies. Experience leading after-action reviews, team coaching and developing learning programs for client groups. Creates qualitative research projects to assess and improve client feedback. Kathleen helps to enable multi-layer analysis for more profound understanding and greater retention. She has experience in the area of job safety and has developed and led training for safety aides, advancing performance and reducing injury potential. She has a track record of improving safety and overall satisfaction.
