A Panel Discussion with Those Who Know!
Are you currently interested in breaking into the field of training? Do you wonder how to make the transition from a subject matter expert to training? Are you a subject matter expert (SME) who wants to move into training? Here's your chance to find out how to break into training.
Come join us for a lively panel discussion with Greater Cleveland ASTD members who have made the transition into the field of training. They will answer your questions, provide advice, and share their stories: all the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Moderator Lori Klepfer
LJK Consulting, LLC
Panelists
Kathy Telban, CPT, SPHR
iSolvit
Cynthia Parish
Human Resources Supervisor
AMRESCO, LLC
Deborah Whitman
Training Coordinator
University Hospitals
About Lori Klepfer
Last year's Greater Cleveland ASTD's president and this year's Executive Director, Lori is the founder of LJK Consulting, LLC. She has over eighteen years experience as an instructional designer, technical communicator, and learning strategist.
She has consulted with Fortune 1000 and middle-market companies within the greater Cleveland, OH and greater Pittsburgh, PA area.
About Kathy Telban
Kathy is an Outcome Strategist for iSOLVit, LLC, who helps individuals, organizations, and communities improve their outcomes by creating or improving strategies, partnerships, organizational architecture, and learning solutions. A unique methodology of Solve it by Involvement is one of iSOLVit's key tenets.
With 20 years of industry experience and 15 years in higher education, Kathy uses her multi-dimensional background to help organizations improve their outcomes where everyone matters to achieve their vision.
About Cynthia Parish
Cynthia is an accomplished, creative, results-oriented leader with experience encompassing human resources functions including training & organizational development, coaching, talent management, performance management, succession planning, recruitment, benefits, and wellness, in multi-cultural environments in California and Ohio.
Cynthia brings new and innovative approaches to organizations and is focused on quality, service and continuous improvement with her background as a leader, supervisor, manager, and director in non-profit, higher education and corporate environments.
About Deborah Whitman
Deborah began teaching math and science in 2008 in a challenging alternative school. In 2012, she was forced to reconsider her career choice after experiencing a reduction in force.
To build her resume, she taught G.E.D. classes, joined ASTD, attended ASTD's Train-the-Trainer course, networked with informational interviews, and began a Master's course at the University of Akron for Teaching and Training Technical Professionals. Her networking led Deborah to her current role as a Training Coordinator at University Hospitals.
Who should attend? Anyone interested in exploring new career opportunities in academia or corporate including Instructional Designers, Training Specialists, Training Managers, Learning & Development Specialists, and for those responsible for training and development at any level and in all types of business.
Program Details & Agenda
| Date: |
Thursday |
May 22, 2014
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| Time: |
5:30-6:00PM |
Check In & Light Refreshment |
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6:00-8:00PM |
Welcome and Program |
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8:00-8:30PM |
Networking |
Event Registration Details*
$25 Current Greater Cleveland Chapter Members
$25 Current Members of any Ohio ASTD Chapter
$35 Non-Members & Guests
Location:
Hyatt Place Independence
6025 Jefferson Drive
Independence, OH 44131
Parking/Directions: Click here for directions to the Hyatt Place Independence. Free parking is available.
Please contact programs@clevelandastd.org with event/registration questions.
*Registration is required; space is limited and walk-ins will be charged $35, regardless of membership status. Please see the Event Registration Details page for more information about Greater Cleveland ASTD's registration & cancelation policy.
We apologize that Greater Cleveland ASTD is unable to accommodate special dietary requests.