Experience

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  Lee hecht harrison

  Dec 1999 - Dec 2016

  Business Applications Director for Lee Hecht Harrison: Managed the U.S. based company's customer systems application. In the role, I helped develop the design, structure and roll out of the application nation wide. The role included project management, data spec collection, testing, roll outs, ongoing communications and training for the company, management of help desk and supervise staff member. - managed and prioritized fix-it and wish list log in prep for system enhancement needs- developed scripts and managed testing of enhancements for roll out- managed the Help Desk coverage and calls- lead a team of experts for consistency in training and communications- developed training documentation and training audios/PowerPoint videos as well as provided live training and WebEx sessions.- participated in scripting, testing and roll out for ongoing application and system roll outs- acted as liaison with programmers, vendors and executive management. Show less

  • Engagement Specialist

    Dec 1999 - Dec 2016

  • Business Applications Director

    Dec 1999 - May 2012
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  Actor

  Jan 2000 - now

  Creative leader: actor, coach and artist

  ACTOR: I'm a singer, dancer and actor for stage (plays and musicals), film, TV, voiceover artist and cabaret. I also have fun writing and performing skits and parodies. Find out more about me, my resume, media reels and stories on my actor website. www.marylahti.comARTIST: My online greeting card store provides my original designs that are colorful and whimsical in nature (I grew out of the heavy dark period). These cards can be purchased to use for yourself or can be sent directly to people from the site. Enjoy!http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/maryspalettepleasersBLOGGER: Creativity blog. (Pending new blog site, under construction.)BRAINSTORMING COACH: I teach creative professionals and corporate executives a fun yet practical method of the brainstorming process along with some improv techniques to bring your most creative ideas and thoughts to action. It's fun and it works. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: I have designed and taught a number of training classes and workshops in technology, ESL, presentation skills and other topics using unique and creative learning methods to help generate the interest of the participants rather than using only the standard lecture style. I have a passion for making the learning process as fun and creative as possible. Show less

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  Potential squared international

  Jan 2012 - now

  Business role player (contractor)

  Business Role Player working with individuals, teams and groups simulating various role play situation scenarios to improve communication, leadership, team building and personal development.

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  Singers forum

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  Office manager

  Acted as Office Manager handling day to day operations including office and classroom maintenance and managing the scheduling for the front desk staff and volunteers. Assisted the Executive Director with projects and support for the teachers/coaches, financial and billing staff.

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  Centerplayfocus

  Jan 2014 - now

  Personal brainstorming coach

  As a trainer and coach, I teach a professional yet fun process that takes your best of all possible creative thoughts and ideas and spins them into action using a combination of effective improv and practical brainstorming techniques. The process will optimize:-- Problem Resolution-- Project Development-- Marketing Strategies-- Personal Developmentwhich results in producing productive action plans and solutions.