Sierra Odom

About Sierra Odom

Results-driven learning and development professional dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. With a proven track record in navigating the dynamic landscape of digital advertising, media, and ad tech, I possess a unique ability to adapt swiftly to evolving business priorities. My expertise lies in conceptualizing and implementing comprehensive learning programs, managing concurrent projects, orchestrating sales and technical training, spearheading onboarding programs, and crafting compelling training materials. I leverage my organizational, influential, interpersonal, and time management skills to drive success. My charismatic facilitating style not only fosters connections and builds relationships but also injects humor into the learning experience. Key Strengths:Training Design and Delivery: I excel at developing class structures aligned with performance goals and creating engaging training materials for self-paced, virtual, and in-person settings using adult learning principles.Facilitation: Experienced in facilitating engaging and interactive training sessions for diverse audiences in both virtual and in-person environments with a focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.End-to-end Learning Program Management: Skilled in conducting needs analysis, building stakeholder & SME relationships, managing program logistics, overseeing program delivery, and ensuring effective learning outcomes.Cross-functional Partnership: Adept at collaborating with SMEs, project managers, biz ops, product managers, stakeholders, business leaders, marketing, and strategy to align training with organizational objectives.Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent organizational, interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.Certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach: As a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach, I coach teams and individuals using the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment, enabling the development of strengths-based approaches to learning and performance improvement.Global Market Experience: Adapt training programs to meet regional and cultural needs in diverse markets.Software Proficiency: Skilled in G Suite, Articulate Rise, Microsoft Suite, Canva, Kahoot, and more for content creation and program management.My 16 year career at Yahoo continued through their various business transitions, including merging with AOL under Verizon (as Oath and Verizon Media) and then converting to a private company, back to Yahoo, under global private equity firm, Apollo.

Experience

1. Onboarding Enablement Manager

   MongoDB

   May 2024 — Present · Durham, NC, US

Education

• University of Oregon

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)