K.W. (Chantilly, VA)

• 20+ years of experience in training and facilitation, recruiting and marketing, and project coordination in education and federal government contracting settings. After 6 years working in education, seeking to transition back to a business environment utilizing training/facilitation, recruiting or marketing skills.
• Worked for small federal government contractor from 2013-2017 and was promoted twice in 5 years to Recruiter and Marketing Director and then to Trainer and Business Development Director. Accomplishments include developing and delivering 10 workshops in 8 weeks for 60+ scientists and engineers; facilitating training for AT&T’s and Frontier Communications’ unionized teams; successfully recruiting for 40+ administrative and project management roles; closing a $7M NASA contract; and developing marketing presentations for Fairfax County Public Schools and the International Monetary Fund.
• ​​​​Current and prior experience working in academic settings as an Instructional Aide and GED Instructor. Developed a youth character education program that helped decrease recidivism by 50% in one year. Currently delivering a curriculum and teaching method to adult learner GED students that led 99% to achieve statewide writing contest recognition.
• As volunteer for a theater company, planned, managed, and directed over 30 actors and crew members within budget and on schedule, doubling attendance post-performance. Received public recognition and cash award for production results.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite. TESOL (Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages) certification in progress.
• M.B.A., Marketing, University of Pittsburgh.  B.S., Physical Science, Michigan State University.