Desirae Stack
Rome
Summary
Learning and Development Professional with 8+ years of experience in creating dynamic, scalable onboarding, training, and development programs within a leading academic institution. Demonstrated success in facilitating leadership workshops, enhancing participant engagement, and designing interactive learning platforms. Skilled in aligning L&D initiatives with strategic objectives across diverse, multicultural environments. Backed by a strong foundation in talent management, learning and development, and leadership, I am poised to deliver impactful learning solutions that support organizational goals and drive measurable results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mindset and Success Coach (Founder)
La Dolce Vita Coaching
01.2023 - Current
- Developed customized coaching programs to empower clients to cultivate a growth mindset, fostering resilience and adaptability in navigating challenges achieving an average of 30% improvement in client-reported confidence and goal attainment.
- Established a mindset framework that drives measurable progress through targeted, one-on-one sessions and goal-setting strategies to enhance self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and leadership effectiveness
- Collaborate with clients to develop strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs and achieving peak performance in their personal and professional life.
- Successfully supported clients in achieving key milestones such as career transitions, enhanced leadership skills, and personal development goals.
Learning & Development Manager, Student Experience
Simon Fraser University
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Leads direct and indirect reports with excellence, fostering high-performing teams through constructive coaching and feedback
- Designed and facilitated online learning and development platform, retreats, and workshops, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
- Spearheaded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, promoting a culture of belonging within the institution
- Worked with internal and external stakeholders to complete special projects to advance strategic goals at the business school
- Planned, developed, and implemented experiential education strategies
- Developed and managed a $900,000 annual budget
- Designed and facilitated programs at the Business school aimed at helping students to identify and articulate skill development
- Collaborated with senior leadership in the Dean's office, planning committees, and external stakeholder groups to design comprehensive orientation programs and events at scale
- Formulated and executed budgets, timelines, and procedures, overseeing event and project expenditures effectively
- Designed and facilitated leadership development programs, career development sessions, and other talent-focused initiatives for students
- Created and developed impactful curricular experiential learning opportunities
Manager, Student Experience, Beedie School of Business
Simon Fraser University
01.2020 - 07.2023
Coordinator, Experiential Learning Beedie School of Business
Simon Fraser University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Coordinator, Experiential Learning, Faculty of Social Sciences
Brock University
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Coordinated experiential learning opportunities and worked with faculty to design assignments to meet career outcomes
- Worked with experiential learning team to resolve faculty and university-wide barriers to experiential learning
- Provided ongoing leadership, advising, and support to students, faculty and external partners to assist with successful community placements for all stakeholders involved
- Provided budget management/tracking training, guidance and support relevant to experiential learning initiatives
English Language Instructor
Global Institutes
01.2014 - 01.2015
Communications Assistant
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Drafted compelling content for various communication channels such as newsletters, press releases, and social media posts, ensuring consistency in messaging and brand voice
- Managed social media platforms and monitored engagement metrics to optimize content performance and drive audience interaction
- Supported the planning and execution of internal and external events, including coordinating logistics, managing RSVPs, and liaising with vendors
- Assisted in maintaining and updating the company website, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information presented to stakeholders
Education
Global Masters - Luxury and Fashion Management
Rome Business School
Rome, Italy11.2024
Masters - Education
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, Canada01.2022
Honours BA - Business Communication
Brock University
St. Catharines, Canada01.2013
Law Clerk Diploma - Honour Roll
Niagara College
Niagara, Canada01.2010
Skills
Hard Skills
- Project Management
- Program Development & Curriculum Design
- Budget Management
- Leadership & Goal Setting
- Campaign Development
- Event Planning
- Workshop Facilitation & Public Speaking
- Recruitment, Hiring & Coaching
- Performance tracking
- Career planning
Soft Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Complex Problem Solving
- Results Driven
- Diplomacy & Tactfulness
- Teamwork
- Flexible and adaptable
- Growth Mindset
- Intercultural Communication & EDI
Community Service
- Member, Ethics Committee, Simon Fraser University, 01/01/21, 12/31/22
- Member, External Relations Committee, Simon Fraser University, 01/01/20, 12/31/23
- Member, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Simon Fraser University, 01/01/20, 12/31/22
- Member, Teaching and Learning Council, Simon Fraser University, 01/01/19, 12/31/22
- Member, Program Review Student Experience Committee, Simon Fraser University, 01/01/20, 12/31/20
- Member, Case Competition Committee, Simon Fraser University, 01/01/18, 12/31/20
- Staff Lead, Habitat for Humanity, Brock University staff lead for service trip to build a house for Habitat for Humanity in Sumter, South Carolina, USA., 01/01/18, 12/31/20
- Committee Member, Niagara Children's Water Festival, Event organizing committee
- Coordinator, This is My Niagara, Coordinator of initiative set in place to inspire a movement towards connecting emerging young talent with Small and medium sized enterprises.
- Sales and Event Management, Niagara Jazz Festival
Certificatescourses
- Luxury, Fashion and Business Programme, SUP de Luxe, 06/01/24
- Certificate of People Analytics, Wharton University of Pennsylvania, Online, 02/01/23
- EDI Foundations Certificate, Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion, 03/01/21
- Project Management Courses, SFU Continuing Studies, 01/01/20
- Strengths Development Inventory Master Facilitator, 07/01/19
- San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, 02/01/19
- Excel Level Two Certificate, 12/01/18
- CPI - Instructional Skills Workshop, Brock University, 05/01/16
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate, Brock University, 02/01/16
- CELTA Teaching Certificate, GIGA International House, Catania, Sicily, 08/01/14
- French Beginner, Universite Jean Monet, St. Etienne, France, 06/01/12
Certification
- June 2024 - SUP de Luxe Luxury, Fashion and Business Programme
- February 2023 - Wharton University of Pennsylvania, Online - Certificate of People Analytics
- March 2021 - Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion EDI Foundations Certificate
- Jan 2020 SFU Continuing Studies, Project Management
- July 2019 Strengths Development Inventory Master Facilitator
- February 2019 - San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
- December 2018 - Excel Level Two Certificate
- May 2016 Brock University, CPI - Instructional Skills Workshop
- August 2014 - CELTA Teaching Certificate, GIGA International House Catania, Sicily
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Mindset and Success Coach (Founder)
La Dolce Vita Coaching
01.2023 - Current
Learning & Development Manager, Student Experience
Simon Fraser University
01.2020 - 07.2023
Manager, Student Experience, Beedie School of Business
Simon Fraser University
01.2020 - 07.2023
Coordinator, Experiential Learning Beedie School of Business
Simon Fraser University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Coordinator, Experiential Learning, Faculty of Social Sciences
Brock University
01.2015 - 01.2018
English Language Instructor
Global Institutes
01.2014 - 01.2015
Communications Assistant
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
01.2012 - 01.2013
- June 2024 - SUP de Luxe Luxury, Fashion and Business Programme
- February 2023 - Wharton University of Pennsylvania, Online - Certificate of People Analytics
- March 2021 - Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion EDI Foundations Certificate
- Jan 2020 SFU Continuing Studies, Project Management
- July 2019 Strengths Development Inventory Master Facilitator
- February 2019 - San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
- December 2018 - Excel Level Two Certificate
- May 2016 Brock University, CPI - Instructional Skills Workshop
- August 2014 - CELTA Teaching Certificate, GIGA International House Catania, Sicily
Global Masters - Luxury and Fashion Management
Rome Business School
Masters - Education
Simon Fraser University
Honours BA - Business Communication
Brock University
Law Clerk Diploma - Honour Roll
Niagara College
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