Thomas Every

About Thomas Every

Effective leadership requires critical thinking, logical solutions and clear communication. I have over 10 years of successful leadership through performance improvement consulting, staff training and organizational development. I confidently prioritize conflicting needs and develop collaborative relationships that foster goal achievement. I have designed and implemented train-the-trainer events, manager development systems and coaching programs across multiple teams using blended learning platforms. I am fluent in written and spoken Spanish with the ability to translate. My experience in assessments and metrics ensures that results are measurable and effective.

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager, Enterprise Manager Development

   Zillow

   Aug 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Lead the end-to-end strategy, design, and execution of enterprise-wide leadership development programs supporting Zillow Group\'s people managers.Key Responsibilities & Impact:Program Management & Scaling: Drive the full lifecycle of core leadership programs—from needs analysis and curriculum design to delivery and evaluation. Focus on equipping newly hired, promoted, and transitioning leaders (e.g, IC to Manager, Manager to Leader of Leaders) for success.Measurable Outcomes: Achieved a 70% completion rate for New Manager training and 65% for transition courses across the eligible leadership population. Maintained a 90%+ satisfaction rating for program effectiveness and engagement.Strategic Change Initiatives: Spearheaded the integration of new internal leadership frameworks into existing curricula. Overhauled content, strengthened partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, and designed automated communication strategies to drive adoption.Executive Consulting & Facilitation: Consult with leaders on executive presence and effective message delivery. Facilitate high-impact, in-person, and virtual workshops for hundreds of leaders annually.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Musical Theatre

  1996 — 2003

• Seattle Pacific University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Workshop Facilitation
• Public Speaking
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Leadership Development
• Onboarding
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Program Evaluation
• Microsoft Excel
• Psychology
• Program Management
• Spanish
• Statistics
• Leadership
• Management
• Team Building
• Organizational Behavior
• Analysis
• Consulting
• Quantitative Research
• Employee Engagement
• Technical Writing
• Management Consulting
• Project Management
• Teamwork
• Organizational Psychology
• Coaching
• Data Analysis
• Qualitative Research
• Critical Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• Spss
• Spanish-English
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Organizational Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Customer Service