Stacy Strickland

About Stacy Strickland

As a seasoned Learning and Development Professional, I leverage adult learning theory to create and deliver transformative learning experiences to enable performance improvement. With a strong emphasis on leadership, coaching, and team building, I am a creative problem solver who thrives on collaborating and strategizing with cross-functional teams. I have successfully led large, complex projects, developed blended learning programs, and created equitable development frameworks, resulting in significant business impact and recognition.My areas of expertise include:• Training and Development: Plan, coordinate, and deliver inclusive, accessible and innovative learning solutions.• Needs Assessment: Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze and evaluate learning needs and identify gaps.• Instructional Design / Content Development: Create engaging and effective learning programs and experiences based on adult learning theory and leveraging ADDIE.• Facilitation: Lead workshops, seminars, and other training sessions to 100+ people, inclusive of vp-level employees.• Program Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements based on Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation• Program Management: Use Agile or Waterfall to manage complex or multiple programs, including stakeholder engagement, vendor and resource managementSkills• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.• Project Management: Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines.• Analytical: Analyze data to measure training effectiveness.• Collaborative: Work well with teams and stakeholders.• Adaptable: Adjust to changing training needs.• Detail-oriented: Attention to detail in planning and executing training programs.

Experience

1. Program Manager 2, Business Readiness and Deployment

   Nordstrom

   Jun 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Support Nordstrom’s Merchandising Organization by deploying training and enablement solutions that drive successful business outcomes- Partner with cross-functional teams including HR Learning & Leadership, NMG Process and Program, and Enterprise Ops to develop, deploy, and sustain training programs that support key business initiatives- Create people-centric training content tailored for varied learning styles, simplifying complex topics for end-user understanding- Facilitate training sessions, effectively engaging and educating large groups- Conduct needs assessments to identify training gaps and align programs with business objectives to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, tools, and processes- Leverage data and feedback to measure training effectiveness and continuously improve deployment strategies- Identify potential risks and implement proactive solutions in order to achieve business milestones- Act as a subject matter expert, guiding teams through change and reinforcing best practices for long-term success.

Education

• Western Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts

Skills

• Coaching
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Management
• Leadership Development
• Strategy
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Organizational Development
• Program Management
• Training Delivery
• Training