Beverly Behrens

About Beverly Behrens

As a passionate and strategic Director of Learning & Development, I bring over 25 years of corporate experience, including Talent Development Leadership. I’ve designed and led transformative initiatives that drive organizational performance, employee engagement, and cultural excellence.I’ve built and scaled full-cycle L&D programs from the ground up—analyzing needs, designing curriculum, developing content, facilitating learning, and measuring impact. My work spans talent management, leadership development, frontline training, change management, and employee engagement, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and innovation.Key Highlights- Developed and facilitated C-Suite and Executive Strategy sessions- Spearheaded the creation of a company-wide Talent Development and L&D function, aligning learning strategies with business goals- Founded and led an Operational Strategic Team, empowering frontline employees to contribute to organizational decision-making- Directed the Southwest Airlines President’s Council program, engaging 60+ cross-departmental frontline employees to foster leadership and innovation- Designed and delivered high-impact training programs, including the Emotional Intelligence course for leaders, using CRI methodology and blended learning formats- Championed culture-building initiatives and hospitality-focused events that reinforced company values and enhanced employee experience- Launched change management strategies for major initiatives, including international service expansion- Developed and implemented employee recognition and engagement programs that boosted morale and retention- Created business cases and process improvement strategies that enhanced productivity and operational efficiency- Served as a contributing editor for internal communications, strengthening employee connection and transparency.I’m a collaborative leader, a skilled communicator, and a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. I thrive on building programs that not only develop talent but also inspire people to engage, ready, and retain.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Talent Development

   At Home Group Inc.

   Dec 2025 — Present · Coppell, TX, US

Education

• Walt Disney World College Program

  Ducktorate Degree, Human Relations

• University of Central Arkansas

  M.S.E., Training Systems with an emphasis in Corporate Training and Development

  2003 — 2006

• University of Central Arkansas

  B.A., Mass Communication with an emphasis in Telecommunication

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Time Management
• Human Resources
• Process Improvement
• Airports
• Commercial Aviation
• Leadership
• Training
• Corporate Communications
• Airlines
• Newsletters
• Aviation
• Customer Service
• Press Releases
• Leadership Development
• Analysis
• Internal Communications