Business Training & Development, Instructional Design, International

More than ** years in corporate, government, and private-sector positions specializing in senior-level training, development and facilitation methodologies:

Experienced trainer, facilitator, instructional and organizational designer, graphic designer, technical publications manager, marketing director, public relations manager, editor, writer, consultant.

Clients include Meridian Eaton Consulting, Eaton Consulting, Aperian Global, John Deere, Hewlett Packard,Cisco Systems, GE.

Designer of role plays, simulations, case studies, facilitator guide, participant guides, white papers,software and hardware instructional manuals as well as measures of effectiveness or results of program design and delivery methods based on needs of the corporation and the participants (Sony, Apple, HP).

Documentation consultant for the design and creation of multilingual versions of product manuals for the global marketplace. Working in over twenty-two (22+) languages. Design, implement and

troubleshoot translated documentation and training courses (paper- and web-based).

Management and leadership responsibility and experience in both government and private sectors.

Managed successful teams at both startups and Fortune 500 companies.

Independent contractor/consultant with global corporations specializing in cross-cultural business communications, virtual team training, global business executive coaching and facilitation.

Ongoing experience as consultant for training, instructional design and implementation of varied

instructional programs to domestic, multinational, and global clients (Simultrans, Media Locate, Snap Appliances, Omega International, eTranslate). Conversant in use of instructor-led training (facilitation),computer-led instruction, webinars and emerging technologies aiding in knowledge exchange and management.

• Degree in Business Training and Development

• Actively involved in training and testing adults since 1993

Excellent creative and innovative orientation

Technical ability on both PC and Macintosh platforms. Advanced skills with most Adobe web, print,

photo, publishing and training software as well as most Microsoft products. Can produce excellent

PowerPoint presentations and participant and facilitator guides and manuals usi ng a variety of

platforms.

Ms. Newbury created a career as a Facilitator and Training Consultant after 25 years of international business experience in the high tech sector, including marketing, sales, finance, manufacturing and IT departments in the US, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Prior to her work as a cross-cultural trainer, Ms. Newbury worked as a consultant to multinational and global corporations, guiding and developing key processes to integrate and translate documentation,manuals, software, etc. for international markets. She successfully worked in over 22 different languagesand a wide spectrum of business sectors.

Her efforts included development and implementation of virtual team -training concepts for software and hardware engineers, translators, dtp teams, and quality review panels. This process allowed for preparation, training and delivery on a worldwide scale; encouraging non -collocated members to work as cohesive, effective, competitive and productive teams competing in international markets.

Ms. Newbury has facilitated extensive training programs for expatriates (into and out of the US) from entry-level to senior-level executives and family members. In addition to working with individuals, she works with global teams in the areas of cross cultural communication, negotiation skills, repatriation, team building,coaching, cultural adaptation issues as well as customized business programs.

Ms. Newbury has provided training and consultation for a wide array of multinational corporations

including Nokia, Dell, Gap, Inc., Analog Devices, BiogenIdec, Novartis, Plantronics, John Deere and StateStreet Bank.

Based in the Monterey Bay area, Ms. Newbury is a fourth -generation California native. She has traveled to,or consulted in over 25 countries, has lived in Africa, Europe and Asia, and has French, German, and Thai(rudimentary) language skills. She has also traveled to or lived in 42 states within the United States.

Nannette holds degrees or undergraduate studies in Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Graphic Arts & Design and Journalism. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Training and Development and frequently attends the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication where she has completed the following workshops:Cross-Cultural Training for International Corporations and Coaching for Global Executives with Dr. George Renwick.

Training, Marketing, Technical Writing, Project Management, Publishing, Website design and development,

technical software, Documentation, Desktop Publishing.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

Communication styles All facets of training and development (including train-the-

trainer curricula)

Adult education and learning

Training design, facilitation, implementation

The language, priorities, practices,

culture of the Fortune 500, high-tech and Exemplary creative and innovative concepts, solutions, ideas

international business worlds Well defined strategic listening capability

People (motivation, executive coaching) Technology and knowledge transfer

Financial operations (budgeting, reports, Business/strategic vision, concept planning, implementation, and

accounting statements, financial and organization

annual reports) Software and hardware expertise

Clarify and focus on critical goals Internal and external customer service

High-tech culture of Silicon Valley Project and program management

Initial public offering (IPO) roll-outs Influencing and guiding decisions (to promote plans/ideas and

Executive- and board-level support build consensus)

Product intros and logistical planning Leadership and team participation

Executive- and board-level corporate Effective confrontation, coaching, and discipline to overcome

proposals and presentations personnel issues

Documentation editing, layout and design, production and

publishing

Journalism (writing, editing, creating newspapers, periodicals,

white papers, etc.)

Website editing, design and development

Management of virtual and non-co-located multicultural teams

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