NADIA D. PAYNE
**** ******* *** ( Fort Myers, Florida 33967
(C) 239-***-**** ( (H) 239-***-**** ( *****.*****@*******.***
Corporate, Software Training
Dynamic professional with history of maximizing value, effectiveness, and
overall impact of business and technology training for people from all
backgrounds and skill levels.
. Align programs with company and career directions, spearheading strategic
analysis and plans.
. Increase involvement and support, creating fun and engaging learning
atmospheres.
. Cultivate talents of novices and experts alike, developing customized
approaches to fit unique needs.
. Translate complex concepts to diverse audiences, fostering confidence and
in-depth understanding.
. Build, train, and lead world class teams, enabling each member to achieve
their very best.
Business & Technology Analysis ( Strategic & Technical Planning ( Education
& Project Management
Training & Certification Program Development ( Budget & Grant
Administration ( Public Speaking
Event Management ( Networking ( Leadership Development ( Team Building (
Coaching & Mentoring
NADIA PAYNE CONSULTING, Fort Myers, Florida ( 2008 - Present
Principal
Provide technical support and training for diverse clientele on MS Office,
Internet, and Windows Explorer.
Achievements:
. Cultivated loyal customer and referral bases, providing superior training
and support.
. Expanded offerings to include custom training program design.
HCA HEALTHCARE, INC., Nashville, Tennessee ( 2000 - 2008
Manager - Technical Education
Formulated and executed technical education strategies and programs for
largest for-profit hospital corporation in world. Interfaced with internal
and external managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), instructional
designers, and technology partners including Microsoft to customize
programs to fit unique needs of individuals and groups. Tracked programs
and progress with Learning Management System. Supervised and mentored
interns. Managed H-1b education grant for Product Development Dept.
Achievements:
. Played key role in improving technical education in Greater Nashville
community as HCA liaison for Nashville Technology Council and Center for
Innovation & Technological Education (CITE).
. Maximized value of training programs, researching and determining optimal
approach based on most applicable technology, personnel needs, costs,
time, and training requirements.
. Led people of varying skill levels to achieve +150 programming
certifications.
. Increased number of Microsoft Certified developers by 25 with 50% less
cost for Product Development Dept., performing gap analysis and strategic
planning.
. Launched HCA.net Certification program; recognized by Microsoft and
technology vendors as best-in-class model for training technical staff.
Key Projects:
. Designed and led Nashville Rescue Mission Computer Training program for
people ranging from 0% computer literacy to network engineers for largest
homeless shelter and life recovery program in city.
. Aided Nashville Tech with aligning their programs with State Board of
Regent's guidelines, providing strategic and tactical advice on
technology programs.
. Trained and mentored new hires in multiple programming languages and
environments including VB, ASP, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, Access, and MS
Office.
. Rallied high school students and teachers with HCA staff to determine
career paths and work skills needs, planning and executing multiple CITE
Days at HCA.
. Created 6- to 12-week interdepartmental Intern Rotation program;
participating intern was handpicked as most likely to move into
management, later hired full-time, and promoted to manager 1 year later.
NADIA D. PAYNE ( Page 2 ( *****.*****@*******.***
(Manager - Technical Education, HCA HEALTHCARE, INC., cont.)
Additional Highlights:
. Raised departmental involvement of 400 employees from 45% to 75% on
annual Community Day, serving as HCA Giving Campaign Team Leader
Coordinator.
. Served as Editor of Product Development newsletter, eliciting and editing
articles, and planning and laying out each edition.
METRO INFORMATION SERVICES, Nashville, Tennessee ( 1998 - 2000
Computer Programming Consultant
. Provided strategic and technical consulting for various businesses using
diverse technologies; included SQL Server DBA, Word templates for VB
applications, and Access.
. Simplified setups, developing detailed software installation
documentation.
CITYSEARCH.COM, Nashville, Tennessee ( 1997 - 1998
Technical Coordinator
. Performed as sole technical resource for online city guide with +50
employees; managed all technical projects spanning from database
administration to hardware and software support.
. Resolved complex crisis resulting from Network Administrator's abrupt
departure which left office systems tied to his logon and inoperable, re-
launching systems within 1 hour.
RANDSTAD STAFFING / BLACK & DECKER, Nashville, Tennessee ( 1996 - 1997
Database Administrator & Administrative Product Planner
. Architected and developed database applications.
. Trained users on data entry, Windows 3.1, Excel, cc:Mail, and Access.
. Planned and scheduled production of Administrative Returns.
. Technical support for plant with +70 users.
CAREER NOTE: Insurance Agent, BANKERS LIFE & CASUALTY, Fort Myers, Florida
(2009 - 2010). ***Added non-traditional component of job to drive client
acquisition, leveraging outstanding public speaking skills to deliver
presentations on Medicare Supplements and Long-Term Care; invited to speak
across state, earning reputation for being a knowledgeable and entertaining
speaker.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education
William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey
Associate of Arts & Sciences in Computer Information Systems (with Honors)
Nashville State Technical Institute, Nashville, Tennessee
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Toastmasters Component Communicator ( Train the Trainer ( Effective
Presentation Skills
Model-Netics Leadership Training ( Project Management ( Budget Management (
Interviewing Skills
Dale Carnegie 12-Week Course ( Writing & Editing
AFFILIATIONS
ASTD - Southwest Florida Chapter ( Toastmasters - Toast of the Coast
Chapter
BNI - Biznet Chapter ( Catholic Chamber of Commerce - Southwest Florida
Chapter
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
Italian (fluent) ( American Sign Language ( Spanish (basic)
***Full list of technical skills available on request***