Shelby M.

Skills

Organizational Development, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Talent Development, Culture Transformation, High-Performance Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Global Leadership, Workforce Planning, Executive Engagement, Learning & Development Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Strategy, Adult Learning Principles, Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), Learning Management Systems (LMS), Instructional Design, Agile Learning Design, Onboarding Program Design, Role-Based Learning, Learning Needs Analysis, Curriculum Development, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), Training Needs Assessment, Competency Modeling, Learning Analytics, Inclusive Learning Design, Scalable Learning Solutions, Asynchronous Learning, Skills Matrix Design, Data-Driven Decision Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Impact Measurement, Forecasting & Trend Analysis, Executive Dashboards, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC (Six Sigma), ServiceNow Workflow Management, Time Series Forecasting, Budget Analysis, Program Design & Execution, Global Program Management, Project Lifecycle Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Program Governance, Risk Management, Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Pilot Program Implementation, Agile Methodology, Prosci Change Management, ADKAR Methodology, Change Impact Assessment, Change Enablement, Resistance Management, Behavior Change Strategies, Organizational Readiness, Employee Engagement Strategies, Coaching for Change, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Executive Communication, Global Stakeholder Engagement, Multicultural Team Leadership, Remote Team Management, Client & Partner Relationship Management, Interdepartmental Communication, Workshop Facilitation, Corporate Training Delivery, Strategic Communications, Degreed (LXP), Cornerstone OnDemand, ServiceNow, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, LMS/LXP Platforms, Virtual Learning Environments (VLE), DEI Program Integration, Inclusive Learning Practices, Accessibility Standards in Training, Employee Resource Group (ERG) Collaboration, International Development, Economic Growth Programs, Governance & Health Sectors, Non-Profit Operations, Foundation & Donor Engagement, Government Contracting, Emerging Market Strategy, Social Development Programs, Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, ADKAR Model, Six Sigma (DMAIC), Agile Project Management, Instructional Systems Design (ISD), ADDIE Model

About

I love building things that last: teams, systems, strategies, and cultures that empower people and drive results. With 15 years of experience in change management, L&D, and organizational improvement, I’ve helped drive impact across teams and projects that span multiple countries, optimizing operations and guiding complex transformations with clarity, empathy, and focus.

As director of learning & development and lead of change management at a leading global development firm, I spearheaded initiatives that reached 6,000+ employees across 90 countries. I specialize in bridging strategy and execution, ensuring that systems and structures align with the people they serve, ultimately driving organizational success and fostering growth.

My path didn’t begin in the conference room. Growing up between Germany and Brazil, I taught in classrooms across the globe, driven by the belief that education holds the power to create change in communities. Over time, I realized that true, sustainable change is built not just from individual efforts, but from well-designed systems that support people in meaningful ways. Whether improving groundnut supply chains in Mozambique or designing leadership programs that shape future-ready teams, I’ve focused on aligning people, purpose, and processes to create scalable impact.

I’m passionate about continuous learning, collaborative leadership, and building cultures where people thrive through change. After 13 years with one organization, growing into new roles as its needs evolved, I’m now ready to bring my expertise to new industries and exciting opportunities in change management, operational strategy, learning & development, and talent management.