Todd Hudson

About Todd Hudson

Knowledge transfer expert Todd Hudson gives safety pros the know-how to become great safety trainers. His train-the-safety-trainer programs combine online learning with one-on-one coaching to customize the program to learners\' needs as they work on a real-world project to produce measurable results. Todd works with organizations of all sizes and industries. Whether you have one or 100 safety trainers, he can make them the best they can be. His programs have saved millions of dollars, achieved new levels of performance, and improved workforce morale.He holds an MS in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a BA in Chinese from Connecticut College.

Experience

1. Head Maverick

   Maverick Safety Training

   Mar 2004 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   We help clients achieve high performance on the job using knowledge engineering methods to capture expert knowledge and transfer it through training and mentoring programs. To that end, we:> Certify training professionals in our Lean for Training Green Belt program.> Analyze departing expertise using our EAT (Eliminate, Automate or Transfer) methodology.> Coach C-suite and upper management to support high-performance training programs.> Create and facilitate customized workshops and coaching programs to improve training and knowledge transfer.

Education

• Connecticut College

  BA, Chinese, Economics

  1975 — 1980

• Connecticut College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chinese Language and Literature

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  MS, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

  1987 — 1989

Skills

• Toyota Production System
• Strategic Planning
• Manufacturing
• Start-Ups
• Six Sigma
• Management
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Product Development
• Training
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Process Engineering
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Employee Training
• Workshop Facilitation
• Quality Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Knowledge Transfer
• Strategy
• Change Management
• Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing