Gene Baquet

About Gene Baquet

Learning and organizational development professional, leadership coach and performance solutions practitioner with 15 years of experience driving business results through strategic programs, change management, and workforce development. Continuously pursuing opportunities to create meaningful change by improving processes, growing leaders and strengthening teams.EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE- Leadership Development- Performance Management- Change Management- Operational Excellence- Continuous Improvement- Learning Evaluation- Project Management- Classroom and Virtual Facilitation- eLearning Design and DevelopmentMY STORYI was raised on a farm and ranch in Montana where the values of hard work, honesty, integrity were instilled in me. Faith, family, and work ethic were core aspects of being a part of the rural agricultural community. Since those nostalgic years, my passion for learning and human connections have afforded me opportunities to further my academic interests and career aspirations. Involvement in various academic, organizational, and community causes has energized me to use my capabilities to serve others. Over the last 15 years I have been a part of great, values-driven organizations that relentlessly pursue growth of the business without losing sight of the people who make it happen. My roles have been rewarding in that I\'ve had a hand in driving organizational excellence though influential leadership, learning strategies, and process improvement.WHAT DRIVES MEPassionate about driving learner performance by helping others realize their potential and achieve their goals. Motivated by inclusive cultures that create common purpose and leverage L&D to lead change and business growth. Inspired by great leadership that places people at the center of business strategies and teams that work collaboratively to achieve greatness beyond what is possible for the individual.

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Leadership and Corporate Development

   Pilot Company

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• Carroll College

  B.A., Communication and Media Studies

  1999 — 2004

• University of Maine

  M.A., Communication

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Organizational Learning
• Adult Learning Theory
• Project Management
• Addie
• Leadership
• Change Management
• Associate Development
• Performance Management
• Training Delivery
• Training Evaluation
• Training
• Wireless
• Cellular Communications
• Instructional Design
• Customer Satisfaction
• Leadership Development
• Customer Retention
• Team Building
• Coaching
• Appreciative Inquiry
• Sales Operations
• Instructor-Led Training
• Quotas
• Onboarding
• Sales
• Cold Calling
• Needs Analysis
• Selling
• Employee Training
• Recruiting
• Sales Process
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Call Centers
• Strategy
• Wireless Technologies
• Communication