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Desirae Stack

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, Italy
11.2024

Masters - Education

Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, Canada
01.2022

Honours BA - Business Communication

Brock University
St. Catharines, Canada
01.2013

Law Clerk Diploma - Honour Roll

Niagara College
Niagara, Canada
01.2010

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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