Janine Watson Dawson

About Janine Watson Dawson

Strategic and solutions-focused Talent Development and Learning Leader with 20+ years of experience designing and implementing initiatives that drive organizational performance, employee engagement, and business outcomes. Known for building trusted partnerships with business leaders, aligning talent strategies to enterprise goals, and leading workforce planning and development programs. Adept in performance management, stakeholder coaching, HR process alignment, and change management. Deep expertise in adult learning, onboarding, and instructional design with strong cross-functional collaboration experience across HR, Marketing and Operations. Industry background spans pharmaceutical, telecom/media, and membership-based organizations.CORE COMPETENCIESŸ Solution Architecture & Design: Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Strategic Learning Solutions and Frameworks, Performance Improvement, Measurement & Evaluation, Change ManagementŸ Implementation & Deployment: End-to-End Program Management, Portal Management, SCRUM and Timeline Planning, Cross-Functional/Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Communication, Asset Curation and StorageŸ Presales & Consulting: Client Needs Assessment and Scopes of Work, Request for Proposals, Stakeholder Presentations, Onboarding, Coaching and Development, Learning Frameworks/ModalitiesŸ Subject Matter Expertise: Client Advisement, Employee Development and Engagement, Adult Learning Principles, Course Facilitation, SME Reviews, Learning Technologies and Platforms, Emerging Trends, Governance

Experience

1. Owner CEO (Certified Pro) Level Travel Advisor and Curator)

   Fora Travel

   Aug 2023 — Present · Phoenixville, PA, US

   Founded and operate a client-focused travel planning business, maintaining a 200-person client base and generating 180 bookings and $550K in commissionable revenue.• Manage all aspects of business operations, including client development, marketing strategy, vendor relations, and financial oversight.• Earned “Pro” level status at affiliated travel agency for two consecutive years, reflecting top-tier sales performance and 100% five-star client satisfaction ratings.

Education

• Hampton University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Media Arts (Journalism & Public Relations)

• University of Pennsylvania

  Master of Science (M.S.), Organizational Dynamics

• The George Washington University

  Graduate Certificate , Training and Educational Technology

• University of Virginia Darden School of Business

  NAMIC Executive Leadership Development Program

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Sales Operations
• Implementing Training Programs
• Assessment Design
• Vendor Management
• Coaching Staff
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sales Force Development
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Sales Management
• Collaboration
• Curriculum Design
• Budgets
• Program Management
• Workshop Facilitation
• Healthcare
• Instructional Design
• Writing
• Training
• Virtual Facilitation
• Curriculum Development
• Sales Effectiveness
• Strategic Thinking
• Staff Development
• Evaluation
• Product Launch
• Strategy
• Cardiology
• Leadership
• Sales
• Selling Skills
• Human Resources
• Organizational Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Captivate
• Goal Setting
• Product Development