Jessica Russell

About Jessica Russell

Creative and determined facilitator and program development professional with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education, manufacturing, and medical device industries. Skilled in designing and delivering training programs to multiple teams for organization. Possesses a keen interest in human behavior, leadership theories, and organizational culture. Proven success in teaching, public speaking, leadership development, intercultural communications, and instructional design. Goal oriented and results driven, yet still maintains a killer sense of humor.

Experience

1. Learning & Development Trainer

   Arthrex

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Assist with the delivery of training programs, materials and other organizational development services, programs, and specialized workshops to meet the needs of new and existing employees.• Support the organizational development initiatives at Arthrex for engagement and development tools.• Identify, prepare, and deliver instructional materials that educate and train employees based on learning/organizational development needs.• Review and update existing training materials as required plus prepares each class for delivery.• Present engaging content using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role plays, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lectures.• Develop, prepare and/or obtain course materials (presentations, facilitator guides, student guides, and support materials/handouts).• Generate reports with learning rosters and enters participant information into the Learning Management System (LMS) to track and report on class attendance and program certification.• Assist with the team building and team charter process through organizational development consultancy approach.

Education

• UNC Charlotte

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2004 — 2006

• East Carolina University

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• International Education
• Travel Planning
• Leadership
• Latin America
• International Development
• International Relations
• Grant Writing
• Community Outreach
• Spss
• Qualitative Research
• Spanish
• English
• Research
• Higher Education
• Foreign Languages
• Time Management
• Multilingual
• Adaptability
• Political Science
• Volunteer Management
• Latin American Culture
• Program Development
• Intercultural Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Nonprofits
• Event Planning
• Events Organisation
• Fundraising
• Student Affairs
• Editing
• Public Policy
• Program Evaluation
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Cultural Awareness