Sharon Forrence

Experience

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  Youth For Understanding

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1995

  Manager, Counseling Services
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  Peace Corps

  Jan 1997 - Dec 2010

  Direct pre-departure training designed to emphasize safety and security, provide support and counseling to Trainees as needed. Designed and delivered training for US and host country staff, provided crisis intervention support to Peace Corps Volunteers and their families, conducted crisis debriefings for groups and individuals, including US and host country staff. Served as key member of agency HIV/AIDS task force, developed training sessions and resources for staff, Volunteers, and local officials.

  • Staging Director

    Jul 2002 - Dec 2010

  • Special Services Officer

    Jan 1997 - Jul 2002
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  Forrence & Associates

  Jul 2002 - now

  President

  Instructional Design and FacilitationStrategic planning meetings/teambuilding retreats Staff careClients: US Agency for International Development, Peace Corp, Inter-American Foundation, UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Catholic Relief Services, Save the Children, PAX International Exchange, Youth For Understanding

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  Catholic Relief Services

  Jul 2002 - Oct 2009

  Consultant

  Design and conduct training for CRS field staff on managing stress and building resilience. Provide crisis support to US and national staff after critical incidents.

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  The KonTerra Group

  May 2006 - Dec 2024

  Provided global support to USAID leaders and staff on resilience-related program activities; designed and delivered over 500 customized workshops on Staff Care topics for global audiences; created learning libraries on resilience-related topics, presentation skills and 508 compliance. Design, deliver and evaluate training on teamwork and leadership, stress management and effective communication for international and national staff working in high threat environments; provide individual consultation to field and headquarters staff.

  • Training Advisor

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2024

  • Member

    May 2006 - Dec 2024
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  USAID/DCHA/Democracy and Governance

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2010

  Training Specialist

  Coordinated the design and implementation of major training events for USAID’s Democracy and Governance (DG) office. Provided guidance on training design and feedback on facilitation to DG trainers and subject matter experts.