Nicole Easterday

About Nicole Easterday

OBJECTIVEUtilize my extensive skills and experiences within Organizational Change Management in a challenging environment while making a strong contribution to further the team, positively impact culture, and achieve organizational goals and objectives.SKILLS PROFILE- 14 years as an Organizational Change Manager- Organizational Change Management experience within complex matrix organizations- Prosci Change Management certification with in-depth knowledge and experience of processes and tools- Proficient with developing change management with key stakeholders while producing desired results through networking, collaboration, and team building- Proficient in monitoring and measuring progress of goal achievement while staying within budget and on schedule- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Experienced in managing multiple full-service projects through entire life cycle- Experienced in facilitating strategic planning sessions- Accomplished in designing and implementing communication and marketing strategy, as well as project goals.Specialties: Organizational Change Management/Communications/Marketing/Public Speaking/Planning

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager, Technology Organizational Change Management

   Tennessee Valley Authority

   Aug 2018 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US

   Lead organizational change management (OCM) for both organization and TVA-wide implementations- Lead OCM plans to ensure the requirements of TVA Change Management are met ensuring projects are implemented in a timely manner achieving successful user adoption- Demonstrates and drives TVA competencies through the development and implementation of monitor data driven solutions that ensure success for reaching strategic objectives- Guide and support IT Change Management contractors to plan, maintain, and implement internal and external communications for multi-year and single year implementations, including message development, writing and editing, internal client counseling, measurement and tracking- Lead efforts to practice development initiatives of OCM such as culture building, internal community involvement, whitepapers, etc- Develop and implement comprehensive IT Change Management system, processes, and tools. Function as the center of excellence for OCM nagement expertise for the design of tools and systems, processes, and solutions enabling successful and sustainable change management- Clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences promoting cross-functional partnerships. Coach and progress key stakeholders and project team members to maximize effectiveness and productivity within organizational change management- Establish and maintain strong relationships while influencing others to move towards a common vision/goal- Ensure critical alignment of Organizational Change Management and how it can be utilized to fit the end user needs- Apply behavioral tools to evaluate the impact of change on organizations, using assessments of organizational culture, performance and readiness for change while mitigating the potential risk to the enterprise- Lead organization for structured change management methodology within IT while helping to adopt and utilize new IT systems and process enhancing collaboration across the enterprise.

Education

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Communications, Speech Communications/Public Speaking

  1998 — 2003

Skills

• Coaching
• Press Releases
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Newsletters
• Advertising
• Team Leadership
• Philanthropy
• Healthcare
• Organizational Development
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Event Planning
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Recruiting
• Teamwork
• Program Management
• Account Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Editing
• Social Networking
• Non-Profits
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Communications
• Sales Operations