Mara Bear Vernon, CPCC, PCC, CDTLF, TICC

Experience

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  Mara Vernon

  Jan 1986 - Dec 2016

  Professional Photographer & Owner

  Mara B Vernon Photography is led by photographer Mara B Vernon, a former instructor of photography and photojournalism at Northern Arizona University. Mara has photographed around the country and the world and takes pride in providing a personal, customized approach.From weddings, to sporting events, to fine art images, to pictures of your children in your home, MBV Photography is here to service your photography needs. We will work together with you to develop your ideas, and work for you to develop customized solutions.MBV Photography specialize in on-location shoots and exceptional customer service. Show less

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  Northern Arizona University

  Jan 1994 - Jul 1996

  Part Time Professional Instructor

  Teach assigned courses, including Basic Photojournalism and Introductory Black and White Photography. Create, develop, and evaluate course materials. Hold office hours to assist students.

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  FedEx Office

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2001

  Regional Training Manager

  Manage Golden, Seattle, Tukwila , and Portland Training Center training teams, facilities, and equipment. Write and manage training budgets in excess of one million dollars. Accountable for all training team performance management and activity both locally and remotely. Strategic decision maker and partner for market, district, and branch managers regarding training plans, class scheduling, and training processes. Present all leadership, financial, time-management, and human resource classes.

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  University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Aug 1996 - Dec 1997

  Part Time Professional Instructor

  Teach assigned communication studies courses, including Interpersonal Communication and Public Speaking during regular semesters and summer school. Create, develop and evaluate course materials. Hold office hours to assist students.

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  OfficeMax

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Territory Field Training Manager

  Accountable for all training activities in a 14 state territory. Responsible for development, writing, and facilitation of management development curriculum. Strategic decision maker and partner for the territory leadership and management teams. Responsible for national implementation of Boundless Selling Program. Cross-functional facilitator of company changes due to Boundless Selling, including all training, human resource, and operational documentation updates.

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  Dore Achievement Centers

  Jan 2003 - Nov 2005

  Training & Operations Director

  Accountable for all training & operations activities for US locations including the HR function in all centers, and for international development of training materials, strategy, and implementation. Responsible for curriculum development, research, writing, and facilitation of company curriculum at all levels. Provide leadership and support for the Dore exercise treatment program including client care, client testing, results interpretation, equipment use and development, IT application support, and physician education and procedural support. Strategic decision maker on leadership team. Manage facilities and teams and see clients for ongoing understanding and excellence of program specialist and managerial roles. Show less

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  Westwood College - Denver North

  Feb 2006 - Aug 2010

  Lead Continuing Student Services team toward effective communication, coaching, and retention activities for student population. Lead career development services team to servicing all online students and alumni toward career empowerment through the facilitation of online workshops, professional networking, and business development. Created institute specific model of servicing students, facilitative presentation model, and full-time business development role on team. Raised annual employment metric 2% to 83% in first year and from 83% to 85% in second year. Research and implement new technologies such as a web based resume tool and online community platform for students and alumni. Show less

  • Director of Training

    Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Director of Student Affairs & Director of Career Services

    Feb 2006 - Dec 2009
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  Mara B Vernon

  Jan 2008 - Mar 2013

  Professional Coach & Certified Professional Resume Writer

  Coach and empower clients through co-active coaching techniques and skills.Career coaching.Professional resume and cover letter writing.Business plan development.

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  Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD)

  Aug 2010 - Feb 2012

  Director of Career & Alumni Services

  Leadership of all career services efforts, alumni development and relations, and internal and external development of these services. Developmental career coaching, employer development and relations, and alumni engagement.

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  Bridgepoint Education

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

  Leadership Coach & Program Manager

  Leadership Coaching.Facilitation and Training of Core Curriculum.Needs analysis and curriculum development.

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  Ashford University

  Feb 2013 - Jul 2013

  Associate Faculty Online

  Perform all duties relating to online instruction including: posting faculty guidance and expectations, participating in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments, properly responding to student inquiries providing timely and meaningful feedback, and focusing on student-centered learning.

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  RIPP Leadership LLC

  Mar 2013 - now

  Possibility Illuminator | President | Leadership Coach | Trainer

  RIPP Leadership is Radiantly Illuminating Passionate Possibilities resulting in clients Living Empowered. RIPP Leadership focuses on creating ripples through: Leadership Consulting Leadership, Executive, Career & Life Coaching Certified Dare to Lead™ and Daring Way™ FacilitatorTrauma Informed Certified CoachPositive Intelligence CoachLeadership and Management Development Training & Facilitation DiSC Authorized Partner & Certified Facilitator, Coaching, and Facilitation http://www.everythingdisc.com/rippleadershipThe Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Authorized Partners & Accredited Facilitator, Coaching and Facilitation http://www.fivebehaviors.com/rippleadershipEmotional Intelligence (EQ) Certified and licensed Trainer & Consultant EQi-2.0 CertifiedStrengthsQuest and StrengthsFinder 2.0 Mentor & Advisor SpecialtiesCoaching, Consulting, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Strengths, DiSC, Training & Facilitation, Career TransitionsRipp Leadership LLC operates on a 95%+ referral basis and has worked across multiple industries from government (city, county, state, federal), non-profit, technology, healthcare, and beyond. Show less