Trellis U.

Trellis U.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area
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Highly networked talent executive with over 25 years of experience. I am currently the…

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    United States

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    United States

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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    United States

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    Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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    Atlanta, Georgia

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    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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    Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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    Greater Atlanta Area

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Gift of Adoption Fund Graphic

    Board Member Georgia Chapter

    Gift of Adoption Fund

    - Present 3 months

    Children

    Member of Georgia Board helping to bring awareness to the GOA mission of helping children in vulnerable circumstances find their permanent, loving homes and families through adoption.

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    Startup Mentor

    Atlanta Tech Village

    - Present 6 months

    Science and Technology

    3X founder and former It Takes a Village alumni providing coaching and mentorship to underrepresented tech startup founders at the country’s 4th largest technology start-up hub.

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    Lead Instructional Designer

    Center for Employment Opportunities

    - 7 months

    Social Services

    Managed a team of volunteers to develop a digital skills training program that the organization can use to help in its mission of reducing recidivism and increasing long-term employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated men and women.

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    Startup Advisor

    Unpacking

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

    Strategic advisor to an exciting new EdTech start-up on a mission to shape healthy workplace cultures for individuals and teams via gamified diversity training. Unpacking's area of focus is ensuring organizations are equipped to reach their DEI goals via anti-racism training services.

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    Startup Advisor

    MODEx Studio | Buckhead

    - Present 6 years

    Science and Technology

    Advisor and investor for brick and mortar event and training venue in the heart of Buckhead. Provide strategic guidance to support growth and 1:1 founder coaching/guidance on relocation and shift of business model resulting in profitability

  • Vice President Board Of Directors

    U First

    - 1 year 9 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    U First focuses on bringing awareness to the problems of homelessness and mental illness across the United States and globally. Our homeless community faces many challenges regarding their loss of dignity and personal hygiene due to their circumstances. U First seeks to restore a bit of that dignity by distributing personal hygiene kits and providing love and hope to those who live without walls.

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    2016 Model of Courage

    Ford Motor Company

    - Present 8 years 10 months

    Health

    Selected as one of 100 Models of Courage in Ford's Warriors in Pink campaign to help raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer.

    Visit FordCares.com for more information and to purchase apparel (100% of net proceeds dedicating to breast cancer charity partners).

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    Volunteer & Survivor Advocate

    Susan G. Komen

    - Present 8 years 9 months

    Health

    Participate in various charity and fundraising events to advocate for breast cancer patients and survivors. Moderator, panelist, and speaker at various patient advocacy events within healthcare and Pharma.

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    Director, Chapter Programs

    Greater Atlanta ASTD

    - 3 years

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    Vice President, Programming

    Greater Atlanta ASTD

    - 1 year 1 month

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    Volunteer Leader - Special Expertise Panel (OD)

    SHRM

    - 3 years

    Appointed to serve a three-year term on the National OD Expertise Panel from 2007-2010

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    Member

    Association for Talent Development (ATD)

    - 15 years

    Volunteer leader for largest local chapter (Greater Atlanta) of ASTD; responsible for chapter programming and annual conference (ACE).

Publications

  • The Blueprint: How to design and live a life of authenticity and purpose

    T.R. Ellis Group LLC

    Most people go about living their lives based on what is required at any point in time rather than what is authentic. The result is a constant nagging feeling of "my life doesn't quite fit who I am." In this timely and relevant book, Trellis uses the simple to understand metaphor of designing a dream house to help each reader take a comprehensive look at their life and determine what is and what is not authentic for who they are and who they are becoming. The Blueprint: How to Design and Live a…

    Most people go about living their lives based on what is required at any point in time rather than what is authentic. The result is a constant nagging feeling of "my life doesn't quite fit who I am." In this timely and relevant book, Trellis uses the simple to understand metaphor of designing a dream house to help each reader take a comprehensive look at their life and determine what is and what is not authentic for who they are and who they are becoming. The Blueprint: How to Design and Live a Life of Authenticity and Purpose will leave you inspired and energized about tackling the challenges that have held you back from living your "dream life". Trellis' use of personal and practical examples from clients and her own life will help you apply the principles and techniques. The inspiration in this book along with your own insights as you apply the framework will surely change your life for the better.

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Projects

  • Global HR Transformation

    Led the strategy and execution for the Training Workstream of large, highly complex global HR Transformation initiative. Worked closely with project sponsors and executives as well as internal and contract resources to design, development and deliver over 40 learning elements to support the additional of three global HR Services Delivery Teams (Americas, APAC and EMEA). Also led efforts to develop a strategy to assess operational readiness of the HRSD's prior to launches. Training Workstream…

    Led the strategy and execution for the Training Workstream of large, highly complex global HR Transformation initiative. Worked closely with project sponsors and executives as well as internal and contract resources to design, development and deliver over 40 learning elements to support the additional of three global HR Services Delivery Teams (Americas, APAC and EMEA). Also led efforts to develop a strategy to assess operational readiness of the HRSD's prior to launches. Training Workstream has remained in a "Green" status throughout the project duration. Key learner and business outcomes continue to exceed project expectations.

  • Sales Transformation & Curriculum Development

    Led change and training efforts to help Banking client implement new go-to-market sales framework as part of Sales Transformation initiative. Worked closely with other 3rd party vendors to develop and deliver content to Area Managers. Supported branch-level implementation efforts to ensure adoption.

  • Talent Management Processes and Training

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    Led efforts to redesign corporate talent management processes and lead the development of related training for privately-held communications/media client.

  • Executive Leadership Development

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    Worked with client organization to build global, university-supported executive leadership development program. Program leveraged innovative collaborative learning platform designed to improve key learner and business outcomes. Program successfully deployed to Top 150 as well as over 700 global leaders. Led the teams responsible for the planning, design, procurement, and implementation of the learning technology and content which included several external partners.

  • Strategy Development for Employee Resource Groups

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    Partnered with Corporate D&I Leader and ERG Boards of Fortune level healthcare IT and Pharma company to develop long-term strategic roadmap for seven national ERGs. Laid the strategic groundwork for national structure, funding, governance, Board selection and development and sponsor engagement.

  • Leadership Development Curriculum

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    Led efforts to develop leadership development strategy, governance, culture and blended curriculum for fast-growing telecommunications client.

Organizations

  • Ford Automotive Company

    Breast Cancer Awareness Ambassador

    - Present

    As a breast cancer survivor, I partner with the Warriors in Pink/Models of Courage campaign to promote awareness of breast cancer research and resources in order to help patients, survivors and caregivers have "more good days".

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