Elisha Simburger-Hughes

Experience

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  Sims Moving Company

  May 2009 - Nov 2011

  General Manager

  Provided leadership to employees through training, incentives, advocating payroll changes, and development of organizational culture. This role encompassed people management, developing strategic partnerships, maintaining legal compliance, and finance.

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  University of Illinois Extension

  Nov 2011 - now

  Developed a strategic plan that would aid in the creation of a robust and supportive workforce development program. Developed onboarding curriculum and resources for managers and new hires. Crafted a training series to support organizational culture and personal development. Organize educational programs to prepare youth for future career aspirations.

  • Leadership and Community Engagement for Regions

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Professional and Training Development Associate for Workforce Development

    Jul 2022 - Jan 2025

  • Program Coordinator

    Nov 2011 - Jul 2022
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  STATES 4 H INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2022

  State Coordinator

  Developed training to prepare host families for intercultural exchange. Coordinated the logistics of arrival and departure. In collaboration with international partners, created a curriculum for sharing Korean culture.

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  Global 4-H Leadership Summit- Korea 4-H

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2019

  Speaker

  I was invited to speak as a guest panelist at the youth leadership Summit about the benefits of international exchange programs. This presentation focused on intercultural competency development and how these experiences prepare participants for future experiences in the global workforce.

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  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2021

  Professional Speaker

  Spoke about the impact that 4-H is having on youth around the world. I highlighted several things that 4-H is doing in each country and invited guest speakers for South Korea 4-H, and Kosovo 4-H.