Stuart Whitman

About Stuart Whitman

I help develop leaders who build stronger teams, improve performance, and create cultures where people can succeed.With more than 30 years of leadership experience across operations, human resources, sales, and learning and development, my focus has always been on helping people grow and organizations perform at a higher level.I am a learning and development leader, HR strategist, and U.S. Army veteran with a passion for leadership development and building high-performing teams. Much of my work centers on designing and facilitating leadership programs that equip leaders with practical tools they can apply immediately in their day-to-day roles.Throughout my career, I have focused on strengthening organizations by developing people and aligning leadership practices with operational goals. Whether facilitating leadership courses, supporting operational teams, or developing talent strategies, I work to ensure leaders are prepared to guide their teams effectively.My experience includes:• Leadership development and corporate facilitation• Learning and development program design• Talent development and succession planning• Recruiting and workforce development• Operational leadership and team performance• Cross-functional collaboration and program managementI enjoy connecting with people at all levels of an organization and creating learning environments that lead to practical, lasting results.I believe strong organizations are built by investing in people, developing capable leaders, and creating cultures where teams are empowered to improve every day.I always welcome opportunities to connect with leaders who are passionate about developing people, strengthening teams, and building organizations that improve every day.

Experience

1. Learning & Development Manager

   Watco

   Jun 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Implement and deliver talent development programs, primarily focused on leadership & professionalskills for supervisors and managers as well as advanced learning content for Watco University. Collaborates with talent development team members, People Services Managers, and business stakeholders to facilitate Watco University Training programs though the application of a variety of instructional techniques such as role playing, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lectures at multiple locations.Develop and update synchronous curriculum and collaborate with subject matter experts to connectasynchronous learning materials to synchronous learning lessons.Develop and support the development of asynchronous content.Conduct classroom training and integrate with diverse, real-world, business-specific situations to drivelearning outcomes.Assess effectiveness of development programs through a variety of short- and long-termmeasurements and levels to inform improvements and content revision.Actively track timeline and deliverables for projects laddering up to the overall learning & development roadmap.Develop and implement adult learning methods in the classroom and during curriculum design.Partner with the people services team to recommend and develop employee engagementprograms and activities that enhance team member experience.

Education

• East Carolina University

  Music Education

  1990 — 1992

• Trident University International

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2008 — 2010

• South College

  Master of Education - MEd, Curriculum and Instruction