Brenda Strand

Experience

1. Northeast Talent Development Manager

   Gensler

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Create and implement vibrant programs in the areas of learning, professional development, and training to increase talent performance and strengthen organizational culture-Design, implement, and deliver regional talent development and training programs for design professionals and shared services staff-Design and manage regional training curriculum - including the engagement of regional thought leaders to assist with program delivery; share successful programs with the Firmwide talent development team for broader delivery and impact-Develop a robust understanding of local workforce learning needs, organize yearly learning calendar and coordinate learning programs to fulfill these needs-Serve as point-of-contact and subject matter expert for learning and development opportunities for all staff; educate employees about learning programs-Communicate and promote talent development programs and resources to Gensler employees through monthly newsletters, announcements, and correspondence

Education

• University of Utah

  Bachelor’s Degree

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Sales
• Microsoft Excel
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Non-Profit Program Development
• Inventory Management
• Operations Management
• Management
• Time Management
• Traffic Management
• Project Planning
• Office Administration
• Microsoft Word
• Research
• Retail Buying
• Leadership
• Training