Whitney Bishop

Experience

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  First Step of Kentucky, Inc.

  Apr 1998 - Apr 1999

  Social Education Director

  Developed, implemented and presented social education training for a new welfare-to-work job training program. Co-wrote and prepared successful grant proposals. Developed and implemented computer training curriculum for staff and program participants. Forged advantageous collaborative relationships with community agencies.

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  University of Louisville

  Apr 2000 - May 2005

  Staff Development

  Developed, implemented and evaluated comprehensive, unit specific customer service program, adopted as a University wide model. Appointed to University wide customer service task force as a leader and trainer Partnered with administration to target areas for internal and external service improvement. Facilitated and led multiple process improvement work teams Reviewed, improved and evaluated in-house orientation programs for staff, faculty, students and postdoctoral residents Developed, managed and evaluated internal communication initiatives. Show less

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  Constellation

  May 2005 - Mar 2008

  Learning & Development

  Consulted with internal customers (executives and people leaders) to provide effective & engaging training solutions. Designed, delivered and evaluated customized programs. Certified to deliver CareerPower, CareerPower for Coaches and Achieve Global Leadership training modules. Gradate of the Constellation Management Development Program, an internal comprehensive professional development program highlighting situational leadership, change management, diversity & corporate responsibility.Completed Project Management Principles and SIRIUS green belt certification - provided project management leadership for company wide balanced scorecard initiative. Served on many cross-functional process and program improvement teams as participant, leader and facilitator. Show less

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  Whitney Bishop, LLC • The Whitney Bishop Experience

  Jan 2008 - Feb 2021

  Founder

  Available For: Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, Meeting Facilitation, Half-Day and Full-Day Workshops, Leadership Development, Training Seminars and Consulting.I work with both individuals and organizations during times of change or challenge, moving clients forward to a place of possibility and opportunity.Creative Strategy For GroupsAre you looking for more engagement, more excitement, more commitment and clarity from the groups you are a part of or lead? Do your committee meetings, team meetings and board meetings need more life, more results?No more one and done.No more denial around the impact ineffective meetings are having throughout your organization.No more creating a plan and then never looking at it or talking about it again.It's time to create experiences that engage, inspire and produce results!Specializing In: Strategic Planning- With A TwistCreative Problem Solving & Decision MakingDealing With ChangeDriving ChangeIndividual & Team AccountabilityCreating New PossibilitiesCommunication Skills & StrategiesProgram/Event Enhancement/ImprovementTeam Cohesion & CollaborationCreating An Environment For Innovation Show less

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  Southern Indiana Asset Building Coalition

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2014

  Executive Director

  Honored to be the Executive Director for this outstanding organization. SIABC provides financial counseling and coaching to Southern Indiana residents who are interested in building brighter financial futures for themselves and their families. We provide free tax preparation services each year to those eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit at tax sites located throughout the Southern Indiana area from late January through April 15th. We partner with local agencies to ensure their clientele have access to free financial education, counseling and coaching. We support and encourage individuals to create the possibility of financial stability. We do all of this at no cost to our clients through the generous support of the Metro United Way, Horseshoe Foundation, the Indiana Association of United Ways and many other local sponsors and donors. Show less

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  Jeffrey Gitomer - The King of Sales

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2014

  Gitomer Certified Speaker & Advisor

  Captivate your audience.Whitney Bishop’s glass isn’t just half-full – it’s overflowing – and she brings that abundance and enthusiasm to every presentation.https://gitomercertifiedadvisor.com/whitneybishop/Real-World solutions. Whitney’s experience encompasses motivation, management, growth, leadership studies, business psychology, organizational development, HR consulting, and a passion for creating possibility and positive change with any audience.Proven results. For over 20 years Whitney Bishop has been an engaging facilitator, competent trainer, and inspirational presenter for business, non-profit, Universities and healthcare organizations across the country. She has crafted and delivered workshops and seminars on the customer experience, career development, change management, creative problem solving, conflict resolution and creating possibility for new and innovative solutions in life and in business. Show less

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  Nonprofit Leaders Network

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2021

  Change Agent

  THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Mindset Mastery Inquiry Navigating Change & Transition Designing Effective, Engaging & Inspiring Experiences for Any Audience KEYNOTE & BREAKOUT SESSIONS Make 3 Changes: How to Navigate the Endings, Transitions & Beginnings in your World for Greater Impact Master Your Mindset: If You Want To Change The World, Learn To Change Your Mind 3 Lies & The Truth: How to Transform Your Relationship with Time, Money & Energy Elevate Your Questions: Leveraging the Power of Questions for Greater Impact Makeover Your Meetings - How To Turn Your Meetings into Experiences That Make A DifferenceTransform Your Trainings - How to Turn Your Trainings into Experiences That Educate, Engage & Inspire The Engaged Board - How to Engage Your Board as a Matter of Practice The Elevated Volunteer - How to Elevate Your Volunteers and Transform Your Results Attract & Release - A New Way of Thinking About Recruitment & Retention FACILITATION & CONSULTING SERVICES - Strategic Visioning & Alignment Packages - Breakthrough Retreats & Experiences - Customized for Your Organization & Desired Outcomes - Meeting Makeover Programs - Training Transformation Programs CHANGE AGENT COACH - Mindset Mastery - Self Awareness - Confidence & Communication- Decision Making & Problem Solving - Habits, Routines & Practices- Presence, Presentation Skills & Meeting Management- Leadership Brand & Reputation MASTERMIND RETREATS - VIRTUAL & IN PERSON Lead by Design, Not by Default - Self-Awareness Assessments, Mindset & Accountability. Creating the habits, routines and practices you need to be a more effective, deliberate and inspiring leader. Show less

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  Great Kids

  Feb 2021 - Nov 2021

  Training Talent Manager
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  The Whitney Bishop Experience

  Nov 2021 - now

  Change Agent
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  Perficient

  Jan 2022 - now

  We help clients enable change to protect market share, gain competitive advantage, and realize ROI. Our organizational change management (OCM) consultants employ a structured change management approach for transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations to a more optimized future state. We help you manage the change process to ensure your team is ready, willing, and able to perform effectively in the new environment.Whether change is driven by a technology solution, the demands of digital commerce, or organizational imperatives, transformations are successful only when the human dimension is fully considered and supported. Show less At Perficient we deliver mission-critical technology and business solutions to Fortune 500 companies and some of the most recognized brands on the planet. We do it with cutting-edge technologies, thanks to our close partnerships with the world’s biggest vendors. Our network of offices across North America, as well as locations in India and China, give us the opportunity to spread our wings. We’re proud to be publicly recognized as a “Top Workplace” year after year. This is due, in no small part, to our entrepreneurial attitude and collaborative spirit that sets us apart and keeps our colleagues impassioned, driven, and fulfilled.We provide exceptional Change Management design and thought leadership to our clients and are expected to be knowledgeable in all aspects of Change Management. Responsibilities-Leads and facilitates project discovery to define Change Management requirements and strategy-Leads and executes building the Change Management infrastructure and executing Change Management activities, driving IT projects towards high levels of user engagement and adoption-Leads and assists subordinate (Perficient or client) Change resources in project delivery-Interfaces and communicates with all levels of client project resources and stakeholders Show less

  • Solutions Architect

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Change Management Consultant

    Jan 2022 - Feb 2024
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  The Luckiest Club

  Jul 2022 - now

  Meeting Leader

  Our online sober community is built to foster connection and support during one of life’s greatest challenges. With community membership, you’ll have access to daily meetings and a 24/7 safe space through our forum. We have dedicated meetings for women, men, BIPOC, and those a part of the LGBTQIA+/Queer community.