Leadership Development Consultant
Dr. Blanche Wallace Newnan, GA • ------------
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Talented, engaging educator and consultant with a background in creating platforms for diverse groups of learners and leaders to develop professionally, lead with exemplary performance, and drive change in the business world. Broad experience making the former successful. Understanding of individualism and specially designed learning platforms to add value to organizations and communities. Advisory and peer mentorship, coaching experience.
Areas of Expertise
Training Content Development
Business/Leadership Curriculum
Marketing and Strategic Planning
Emotional/Social Intelligence Competency Development
Project Management
Community Awareness
Career Guidance
Diversity & Inclusion Integration
Cultural Awareness
Professional Experience
Jack Welch Management Institute, Herndon, VA
Assistant Professor
Facilitate coursework in the Leadership Program for the Jack Welch Management Institute's Executive MBA program.
Boise University, Boise ID
Leadership Development Academic Coach, August 2018 - Present
Co-facilitate coursework in the Boise State Leadership Certificate program. Coach student success. Provide instruction and feedback.
Belhaven University, Atlanta, GA
Business and Leadership Studies Adjunct, January 2018 - Present
Provide instruction for graduate and undergraduate students for business and masters level business programs. Facilitate/lecturer courses in Business and Leadership Studies Program.
Beulah Heights University, Atlanta, GA
Business and Leadership Studies Adjunct, February 2015 – December 31, 2017
Design curriculum. Provide instruction for graduate and undergraduate students for business and masters level business programs. As a facilitator for the Business and Leadership Studies Program, plan and deliver lectures in class and online. Advise and direct students on improvement strategies toward course and college success. Offer an open door policy for peer-coaching with students, provide guidance on accountability and individual success.
• Designed online course content and assessments for leadership development course and ingenuity led to a 60% increase in enrollment and a 50% improvement in student's writing skills.
• Successfully created innovative, interactive teaching model to allow students to engage in application-based learning.
• Instituted group based learning model to enhance learning. Students learning increased by 60%.
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Continuing Education Contractor, June 2015 – July 2016
Market and communicate continued educational learning opportunities. Mentor and motivate diverse groups through seminars and forums. Create a course syllabus and curriculum to facilitate the development of leadership coaching competencies.
• Spearheaded the development of leadership program for a group that was later adopted by other business units within the organization.
• Significantly presented the leadership program in a light that drew the attention of the community and increased participant enrollment rates by 60%.
Dynamic Strategic Leadership (DSL) Coaching, Newnan, Georgia
Director, January 2014 - Present
Direct and lead the coaching and training programs at DSL Coaching Group. Manage daily operations from curriculum design for specialized groups to trainng and development plans for organizations. Implement coaching programs and services for community involvement, facilitating partnerships with community leaders and businesses.
• Advisor to Georgia State President National Association of the Advancement of Colored People.
• Advisor to Clayton County School Board Representive.
• Introduced the Leadership Coaching Program at the Carnegie Library in Newnan, Georgia.
• Lead a team of executive leaders to develop an outstanding mentorship program for women in business.
• Efforts as Co-chair of Business Women’s Network increased program visibility and participation.
• Facilitate Executive Mastermind Mentoring Group.
• Mentored and motivated diverse groups through seminars and forums at University of West Georgia in Carrollton. Created a course syllabus and curriculum centered on developing leadership coaching competencies.
• Spearheaded the development of leadership program for a group that was later adopted by other business units within the UWG organization.
Bancz Consulting Group, Covington, GA
Business Consultant July 2003 - December 2014
Implement strategies to create community liaision opportunities for maximizing the organization's presence and service offerings. Develop training programs to highlight methods and strategies that support company goals and vision. Organize competency-based curriculum based on client's input and needs to address incompetencies, deficiencies and organizational goals. Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other tools to prepare presentations and training modules.
• Served as advisor and executive committee member for Clayton County School Board Representative Charlton Bivins.
• Executed strategic plans for Atlanta based nonprofit which, led to operation’s increase in budget from $30K to greater than $1M within 3 years.
• Created a training coach program for the Regent University's doctoral project at the Virginia Beach campus. Developed pre- and post-assessments, learning material (training manuals and PowerPoint presentation). Training program offered leadership development for coach practitioners.
• Received national recognition as Career Guidance Director for the development of a Career Guidance Program Development model and training education for a non-profit organization, which led to the receipt of a 30% increase in grant funding.
• Designed Diversity Management Implementation Plan and served as Diversity Officer for nonprofit organization.
Education
Doctor of Strategic Leadership, Strategic Leadership, December 2014
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
M.B.A., January 1999
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
B.A., January 1995
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
Credentials
• Advanced Leadership, Regent University
• Executive Coach, Regent University
• Leadership Coach, John Maxwell with Dr. Sam Chand@Dream Releaser Coaching
• Life Coach, John Maxwell with Dr. Sam Chand@Dream Releaser Coaching
• Family and Domestic Mediation and Arbitration, Henning Mediation & Arbitration Services, Inc.
• Basic Mediation, Conflict Resolution Academy, LLC
Professional & Community Involvement
• NAACP Fayette Branch
• Newnan Chamber of Commerce
• International Society for Coaching Psychology
• Regent University Society for Human Resource Management
Awards
• Department of Energy Total Quality Award
• Department of Energy Service Star Award
• Sandia National Laboratory Environmentally Conscious Award
• Department of Energy Secretary of State Special Recognition Award.
Dr. Blanche Wallace Newnan, GA • ------------
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Talented, engaging educator and consultant with a background in creating platforms for diverse groups of learners and leaders to develop professionally, lead with exemplary performance, and drive change in the business world. Broad experience making the former successful. Understanding of individualism and specially designed learning platforms to add value to organizations and communities. Advisory and peer mentorship, coaching experience.
Areas of Expertise
Training Content Development
Business/Leadership Curriculum
Marketing and Strategic Planning
Emotional/Social Intelligence Competency Development
Project Management
Community Awareness
Career Guidance
Diversity & Inclusion Integration
Cultural Awareness
Professional Experience
Jack Welch Management Institute, Herndon, VA
Assistant Professor
Facilitate coursework in the Leadership Program for the Jack Welch Management Institute's Executive MBA program.
Boise University, Boise ID
Leadership Development Academic Coach, August 2018 - Present
Co-facilitate coursework in the Boise State Leadership Certificate program. Coach student success. Provide instruction and feedback.
Belhaven University, Atlanta, GA
Business and Leadership Studies Adjunct, January 2018 - Present
Provide instruction for graduate and undergraduate students for business and masters level business programs. Facilitate/lecturer courses in Business and Leadership Studies Program.
Beulah Heights University, Atlanta, GA
Business and Leadership Studies Adjunct, February 2015 – December 31, 2017
Design curriculum. Provide instruction for graduate and undergraduate students for business and masters level business programs. As a facilitator for the Business and Leadership Studies Program, plan and deliver lectures in class and online. Advise and direct students on improvement strategies toward course and college success. Offer an open door policy for peer-coaching with students, provide guidance on accountability and individual success.
• Designed online course content and assessments for leadership development course and ingenuity led to a 60% increase in enrollment and a 50% improvement in student's writing skills.
• Successfully created innovative, interactive teaching model to allow students to engage in application-based learning.
• Instituted group based learning model to enhance learning. Students learning increased by 60%.
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Continuing Education Contractor, June 2015 – July 2016
Market and communicate continued educational learning opportunities. Mentor and motivate diverse groups through seminars and forums. Create a course syllabus and curriculum to facilitate the development of leadership coaching competencies.
• Spearheaded the development of leadership program for a group that was later adopted by other business units within the organization.
• Significantly presented the leadership program in a light that drew the attention of the community and increased participant enrollment rates by 60%.
Dynamic Strategic Leadership (DSL) Coaching, Newnan, Georgia
Director, January 2014 - Present
Direct and lead the coaching and training programs at DSL Coaching Group. Manage daily operations from curriculum design for specialized groups to trainng and development plans for organizations. Implement coaching programs and services for community involvement, facilitating partnerships with community leaders and businesses.
• Advisor to Georgia State President National Association of the Advancement of Colored People.
• Advisor to Clayton County School Board Representive.
• Introduced the Leadership Coaching Program at the Carnegie Library in Newnan, Georgia.
• Lead a team of executive leaders to develop an outstanding mentorship program for women in business.
• Efforts as Co-chair of Business Women’s Network increased program visibility and participation.
• Facilitate Executive Mastermind Mentoring Group.
• Mentored and motivated diverse groups through seminars and forums at University of West Georgia in Carrollton. Created a course syllabus and curriculum centered on developing leadership coaching competencies.
• Spearheaded the development of leadership program for a group that was later adopted by other business units within the UWG organization.
Bancz Consulting Group, Covington, GA
Business Consultant July 2003 - December 2014
Implement strategies to create community liaision opportunities for maximizing the organization's presence and service offerings. Develop training programs to highlight methods and strategies that support company goals and vision. Organize competency-based curriculum based on client's input and needs to address incompetencies, deficiencies and organizational goals. Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other tools to prepare presentations and training modules.
• Served as advisor and executive committee member for Clayton County School Board Representative Charlton Bivins.
• Executed strategic plans for Atlanta based nonprofit which, led to operation’s increase in budget from $30K to greater than $1M within 3 years.
• Created a training coach program for the Regent University's doctoral project at the Virginia Beach campus. Developed pre- and post-assessments, learning material (training manuals and PowerPoint presentation). Training program offered leadership development for coach practitioners.
• Received national recognition as Career Guidance Director for the development of a Career Guidance Program Development model and training education for a non-profit organization, which led to the receipt of a 30% increase in grant funding.
• Designed Diversity Management Implementation Plan and served as Diversity Officer for nonprofit organization.
Education
Doctor of Strategic Leadership, Strategic Leadership, December 2014
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
M.B.A., January 1999
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
B.A., January 1995
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
Credentials
• Advanced Leadership, Regent University
• Executive Coach, Regent University
• Leadership Coach, John Maxwell with Dr. Sam Chand@Dream Releaser Coaching
• Life Coach, John Maxwell with Dr. Sam Chand@Dream Releaser Coaching
• Family and Domestic Mediation and Arbitration, Henning Mediation & Arbitration Services, Inc.
• Basic Mediation, Conflict Resolution Academy, LLC
Professional & Community Involvement
• NAACP Fayette Branch
• Newnan Chamber of Commerce
• International Society for Coaching Psychology
• Regent University Society for Human Resource Management
Awards
• Department of Energy Total Quality Award
• Department of Energy Service Star Award
• Sandia National Laboratory Environmentally Conscious Award
• Department of Energy Secretary of State Special Recognition Award.