Nicole N. Baptiste
Training Specialist/Human Resource Development Specialist
Laurel, Maryland
20708
Contact-301-***-**** Cell-240-***-****
E-mail:abmvk6@r.postjobfree.com
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dynamic leader with an extensive background in developing, conducting and
supervising training programs for adults and children using blended
learning concepts.
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Core Competencies
. Over ten years experience . Professionally conducts integrated
training needs assessments without supervision, .Exceptional
ability to evaluate, coordinate, design, and deliver a
comprehensive range of training and education programs .
Outstanding teaching and facilitation skills . Aptitude to
determine training objectives . Strong interpersonal and
communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a
wide range of constituencies in a diverse community . Uncommon
skill in preparing instructional aids and plans . Great
organizing and coordinating skills . incomparable ability to
design, develop, implement, and evaluate training plans,
curricula, and methodology.
Experience:
Coalition for the Homeless-(2008-Present)
Program Director/Training Specialist
Direct and manage the services and resources designed to assist homeless
families. Maintain and manage the facility
. Provide trainings for staff.
. Hire and supervise staff.
. Review instructor performance and recommend improvements to program
content and instructor presentation methods
. Develop project schedule and assignments, in conjunction with
management to insure delivery of services and care over 24 hours,
seven days a week.
. Co-ordinates the delivery of specific services outlined in the work
plan which will be provided in the facility to include substance
abuse, counseling, health assessments and care; employment readiness
and placement; educational services, entitlement and benefits
acquisition, housing resources and services; and leisure time
activities.
. Participated in quality assurance activities to identify training
needs, ensure and proactively identify opportunities to improve the
client's experience.
. Work closely with other community based agencies and individuals to
facilitate the involvement of community.
. Responsible for ongoing staff development activities.
. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports required by the District and
Federal Government.
. Responsible for budget management.
Consultant (2005-Present)
Human Resource Development Specialist
. Corporate and staff training
. Curriculum Development
. Training of Administrative, Customer Service and Management Staff
. Orientation and Training of new employees
. Integrated training needs assessments
. Evaluation of effectiveness of training and development programs
and utilization of relevant evaluation data to revise or recommend
changes in instructional objectives and methods
Clients included Fred Pryor Seminars, Prince Georges County Government,
Baltimore City Board of Elections, Transformation Foundation Inc., New York
City Board of Education and The District of Columbia Public schools.
District of Columbia Public Schools - Student Intervention Services Branch
(2001-2005)
Training Specialist/Mediator
. Provided training to staff and students in multiple areas such as
conflict resolution, peer mediation, bully prevention, life skills,
effective communication and other related topics using andragogical and
pedagogical concepts.
. Produced Newsletter for base school.
. Worked on a team to develop training curriculum, presentations, training
binders and other materials for multiple types of training classes.
. Managed training program registration, logistics, scheduling and
production of training material.
. Presented key concepts, lead interactive discussions, facilitated working
groups and responded to questions.
. Provided on-site technical support and training at the assigned based
school.
. Provided staff development to all teachers located at the base school and
modeled practices within the school milieu
. Certified approximately 25 to 35 local schools by conducting site visits,
rubrics, focus groups and observations of the implementation of student
mediation program
Catherine Mc Auley High School - Brooklyn, New York 11225. (1996-2000)
Dean of Discipline
. Promoted to enforce and generate new school rules
. Organized and facilitated Parent Teachers meetings
. Organized Fund raisers and self enhancement workshop
. Represented school in community affairs and increased enrollment
. Facilitated rap groups that empowered students to succeed
. Advised administrators on appropriate rewards and work systems
. Helped faculty understand and /or discipline challenging students
Education:
. MA. Human Resource Development, Bowie State University.
. BS. Psychology Brooklyn College of City University of New York.
Certifications/Trainings and Accomplishments
. Life space crisis intervention (2001)
. Mediation(2001)
. Anger management
. Conflict Resolution(2001)
. Bully Prevention (2005)
. Aggression Replacement (2001)
. Creating inviting workplaces/schools
. Sexual harassment (2003)
. Drug and violence prevention (2003)
. Positive Behavior Facilitation (2003)
. Published author
. Microsoft Office
. Service Excellence
. Certified Fred Pryor Seminar leader
. References available upon request