Training Management

STEPHANIE A. STONE *******@*********.***

**** *. ********* ***. . *** Pedro, CA 90731

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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Transformational training expert experienced in developing high-performance

leaders capable of supporting organizational strategy and goals. More than

20 years of experience planning and executing training for healthcare and

public affairs environments, distinguished by ability to promote competency-

based performance culture. Knowledgeable instructor and engaging

communicator with expertise in adult learning methodologies. Talented in

building relationships with leaders of government, community and business

organizations.

Public Speaker - Appeared in Steven Spielberg/Tom Hanks' video presentation

to veterans at 2008 National Democratic Convention

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8acx5u-3MM); and interviewed by KCET

"SoCal Connected" speaking on the topic of unemployed veterans in the Los

Angeles area.

Strategic Planning . Operations . Project Management . Performance

Management . Team Leadership

Vendor Management . Budgeting . Communications . Educational Programming .

Outreach

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMMUNICATIONS PROJECTS 2009-Present

Communications Strategist

Propel visibility of client organizations by serving as a thought partner

and by creating and implementing communications plans that focus on

compelling and consistent messaging. Build relationships with clients

including nonprofits such as Prevent Hate. Representative projects:

. Created opportunities for media coverage by developing

communications plan to promote the First Ladies of Africa visit to

Los Angeles and subsequent visits by the First Lady of Zambia.

. Provided big picture perspective to Veteran Affairs Health Care

System Long Beach for proposal development of Community Based

Outpatient Clinics.

CORO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2001-2009

Vice President of Programs and Outreach

Promoted to provide strong and decisive leadership for nonprofit

educational institution facing frequent leadership changes. Created

organizational vision and budgets for programs focusing on leadership in

the public affairs arena while maintaining previous responsibilities for

participant recruitment and community outreach. Conducted leadership

programs as organization's most senior trainer.

. Organizational Leadership. Partnered with executive team to recruit

and hire quality faculty, administrators and staff while meeting

diversity goals.

. Training Program Development. Improved learning retention by

championing a broad range of teaching strategies and new

technologies.

. Corporate Communications. Strengthened organization's image by

planning and executing internal and external communication

strategies targeting key constituencies.

. Financial Management. Sustained a sound financial foundation for

organization by researching and writing proposals for corporate and

foundation grants.

. Outreach. Increased CORO's prominence within business, government,

community and academic environments through continuous engagement.

Director of Alumni Relations and Recruitment

Built and increased value of alumni and national recruitment programs

despite limited communications budget. Advanced organization's goals by

strengthening relationships with alumni and other stakeholders.

. Training Program Recruitment. Recruited 500 quality candidates to

all programs (Health, Youth, Community and Fellows in Public

Affairs) and annually selected 12 for National Fellows Program in

Public Affairs.

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CORO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (continued)

. Program Launch. Planned and implemented alumni relations program

including 4 annual events, national alumni gathering and annual

alumni fundraising initiative.

. Program Marketing. Transformed recruitment program with overhaul of

recruitment collateral to attract interest of target audiences.

. Corporate Communications. Developed communications strategy to

ensure maximum impact and interaction with all stakeholders and

prospects, leveraging online vehicles including monthly e-

newsletter and website with press releases and media packets.

. Academic Relations. Built strong academic network with deans,

professors and program administrators in Southern California, Utah,

Arizona and New Mexico.

Director, Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs

Recruited to lead organization's flagship program, serving as the face of

Coro within the community. Developed leadership development curriculum

and led annual nationwide curriculum discussion with colleagues. Built

strong connections with high profile representatives from government,

media, labor, and nonprofits.

. Training Skills Development. Rapidly acquired foundation in

experiential learning techniques to successfully conduct leadership

training.

. Recruitment Program. Initiated recruitment and selection process to

attract 640 regional candidates and 544 National Fellows.

. Fellows Program Development. Enhanced Fellows Program by recruiting

prominent government, business and nonprofit executives for 240

field faculty and field assignment supervisors and 200

interviewees, consultants and mentors.

. Curriculum Innovation. Launched ethics program comprised of 18

hours of dilemmas case studies, evaluation tools and ethic fitness

tests.

. Event Management. Organized 2002 Coro Summit that gathered 300+

program participants, alumni and staff from across the US.

. Marketing Strategy. Planned and implemented publicity, educational

campaigns, and communications programs that succeeded in attracting

grants from major family foundations, ranging from $75K to $85K.

US NAVY 1976-1997

Hospital Corpsman

Received honorable discharge following distinguished healthcare career

including position as Leadership/Healthcare Trainer. Other roles included

direct patient care provider; Sea and Air Rescue duties; National

Emergency Medical Technician; Emergency Room duties; Sick Call

Supervisor; Regional Navy Nurse Recruiter; Regional Reserve Officer

Training Corps Recruiter; and National Healthcare Recruiter.

. Recognitions. Won multiple medals and letters of commendation for

outstanding performance.

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Post Graduate Fellowship Program in Public Affairs, CORO - 2001

Master of Public Administration, UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO - 1998

Bachelor of Science, Health Care Management, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN

ILLINOIS - 1993

Chair, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS

Board Member, PREVENT HATE

Board Member, CORO NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Member, VETERAN INTEGRATED SERVICE NETWORK 22, Patient Centered Care

Committee

Member, VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM LONG BEACH, Project 405 (Mental Health

& CLC Bldg) Committee

Member, LA VETERANS COLLABORATIVE COMMITTEE

Member, NEW DIRECTION, INC. Veterans' Advisory Committee

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