Transforming people, performance, and potential.
Whether standing in front of a leadership cohort, a classroom, or a cross-functional team, I deliver engaging, evidence-informed training that aligns with business goals, the learners' "real work", and measurable outcomes - so people leave with new skills and the confidence to use them.
👜 Professional Bio
I'm a corporate trainer, facilitator, and training specialist with an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Effective Teaching.
I design and deliver leadership development programs, team workshops, K-12 curriculum and adult-learning experiences that build real capability.
I work alongside L&D leaders, people partners, educators, Higher Ed Administrator and SMEs to scope needs, select the right blended techniques and prove impact with pre-post assessments and follow-up coaching.
Path LMS
Canvas LMS
D2L Brightspace
Blackboard Learn
Moodle
Cornerstone OnDemand
Workday Learning
Absorb LMS
Community Brands
Google Classroom
💻 Authoring & Tools
💾 LMS Platforms
Genially, Articulate Storyline 360, Google Slides, Articulate Rise 360, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Photoshop, Power BI, Prezi, Adobe AfterEffects, ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, GROK, Perplexity, GenSpark AI, Magic School, SciSpace AI, Mentimeter, Kahootz!, ZOOM, LOOM
Delivered and facilitated learner-centered instruction across the equivalent of three courses per semester for both high school and college students, achieving 95%+ student satisfaction and 100% course completion.
STUDENT SUCCESS ADMINISTRATOR — Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
ADJUNCT EDUCATOR: OKC THUNDER FELLOWS — Oklahoma City Thunder® NBA Basketball
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR — IAOMS, Chicago, IL
BRAND AMBASSADOR: ON-BOARD OPERATIONS — Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
SENIOR MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT — Int'l Brotherhood of Teamsters
ACCOUNT MANAGER: SMALL BUSINESS HMO/PPO PLANS
Kaiser Permanente | Burbank, CA
PRODUCTION MANAGER & EVENT PLANNER
Abbott Laboratories | Abbott Park, IL
INTERNSHIP: K-12 STEM Instruction & Class Management
Victory Christian School | Tulsa, OK
Supervising Educator: Stephan Land
INTERNSHIP: CREATIVE AFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT
Jim Henson Company | Hollywood, CA
INTERNSHIP: DIGITAL EDITING & MOTION CAPTURE
Kappa Production Studios | Burbank, CA
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership & Teaching
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
Program emphasizing strategic leadership, instructional excellence, curriculum design, and organizational learning.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Integrated Studies
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
Multidisciplinary degree focused on integrating communication, leadership, and problem-solving across academic disciplines. Strengthened my ability to analyze complex challenges, connect ideas across functional areas, and develop innovative learning solutions.
⭐Training Delivery & Facilitation: Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), Workshop Facilitation, Onboarding, Blended Learning, Public Speaking, Coaching
⭐ Learning & Development: Adult Learning Theory (Andragogy), Needs Assessment, Learner Engagement, Performance Coaching, Training Evaluation, Learning Analytics, Competency-Based Learning, Mentoring
⭐ Training Operations: LMS Administration, Training Coordination & Logistics, Progress Tracking & Reporting, Compliance (FERPA), Event Planning, Stakeholder Collaboration
⭐ Content Development (Supporting): Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Learning Experience Design (LXD), eLearning Development, Digital Accessibility (WCAG & UDL), AI-Enhanced Learning
Planned and executed multi-platform social media campaigns to increase event visibility and engagement while resolving more than 4,000 customer inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
Led strategic communications, branding, and stakeholder engagement initiatives for multiple labor organizations by managing digital media, executive communications, large-scale events, and multimedia campaigns.
Managed the end-to-end delivery of digital learning initiatives for a global professional association serving more than 4,000 members. Oversaw LMS administration, designed and developed proprietary eLearning programs, facilitated virtual learning events, and produced multimedia educational content to enhance learner engagement across multiple platforms.
Deliver comprehensive student success and learning support for a portfolio of more than 3,000 students by combining personalized coaching, data-driven interventions, and technology-enabled solutions to improve engagement, persistence, and academic achievement.
Testimonials
Real experiences from colleagues, supervisors, stakeholders, subject matter experts, and learners who have partnered with me to design engaging learning experiences, improve performance, and achieve measurable results.
“Tressa has a wealth of knowledge due to many years navigating both the entertainment & marketing communications industries.”
– Amber Whitted, Admissions Officer, Governors State University
“Tressa brings equal skill in leadership or followership. She is a driven and dedicated creative.”
– Michael Cimarusti, VP of Human Resources, The Custom Companies
“Tressa is a multi-talented L&D professional who truly "knows her stuff" and has always remained grounded and approachable.”
– Dr. Nikeya Young, TEDx Speaker & Podcast Host, Victorious Solutions
“As my former manager, I am 100% positive Tressa can handle anything you can throw her way - she always went above & beyond for us.”
– Jeff Burns, Author and Visual Storyteller, Stories Untold, LLC
“Tressa is a great talent to work with. She is creative, energetic, and delivers!"
– Dana Holmes, VP of Corp. Communications, HCSC
