Emily Berry 
Instructor | Analyst | Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA (646) 918-9309, emdberry@gmail.com, www.linkedin.com/in/emilyberrypmp
| Key Teaching Accomplishments |
| As a key member of “Live Learning” training and development team at Skillsoft, personally delivered over 10,000 hours of live training and 200 on-demand classes using classroom teaching techniques, instructional design methodologies, multiple well-known software applications, and learning management systems. This product was the first e-learning package of its kind and remains the basis of modern e-learning products sold today. Exceeded departmental product release goals by leading a team of 14 instructors, assigning tasks to meet strategic objectives, and providing coaching and feedback for their professional development and motivation. Taught thousands of technologists and project managers through in-person and online training to pass the PMP exam empowering them to select relevant project and change management processes, leadership practices and communication tools to improve KPIs to meet their unique organizational goals. |
| Key Financial Services Accomplishments |
| Cultivated strategic relationships to issue over $4 billion in municipal bonds to fund projects with a strong emphasis on community well-being, such as affordable housing, greenways, and school construction. Formulated client strategies and crafted hundreds of pitches and proposals showcasing competitive advantages contributing to underwriting opportunities for my team and significant revenue generation for my firm. Executed complex financial transactions with a focus on long-term value creation, emphasizing credit upgrades and taxpayer savings resulting in positive press for state and local governments. Studied the unique capital needs and financial documents of more than 100 municipalities, crafted individual strategic financial solutions, and pitched them to their government leadership engaging many as firm clients. Key Technical Accomplishments Responsible for Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows enterprise network lab environment for thousands of student users. Consisted of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, multiple VLANS, failover SQL server cluster with automated backups. Delivered 10,000 hours of advanced-level training and support for enterprise IT systems, including Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange Server, and network technologies. Provided technical troubleshooting and solutions during live training sessions, ensuring client satisfaction. Managed the learning management system (LMS) to track user progress, troubleshoot access issues, and ensure smooth system operations. Assisted teams with resolving technical challenges, enhancing the efficiency and quality of training delivery. Acted as a subject matter expert, solving real-time technical problems for users in classroom and remote settings. |
| Education |
| M.B.A. Arizona State Emphasis in Leadership B.A. Ohio State International Studies Minor in Japanese |