HI. I'M CHRISTIE.
I teach people to understand complex things quickly.
At Apple, my job was to overhaul an in-house training program supporting their C-suite business intelligence platform following the transition to (and from) work-from-home.
I'm looking for a new role managing one or more advanced technical training programs. I'm also available for consulting.
KEY SKILLS
DATA VISUALIZATION
I specialize in turning big data into big stories.
MANAGEMENT
I take great satisfaction in helping people succeed.
SOFTWARE TRAINING
I have spent years teaching and designing curricula.
RECENT WORK
TRAINING CONSULTANT
C-SQUARED SERVICES
Dec 2017 - Present
Assess client training needs. Design and deliver customized programs and evaluate their effectiveness. Facilitate training sessions, manage client relationships, and stay updated on training methodologies and industry trends.
PROGRAM MANAGER
APPLE
Oct 2020 - Sep 2023
Design, implement, deliver, and provide ongoing evaluation of a global blended learning program for Apple's Tableau Creator community.
TABLEAU SME
SALESFORCE
Nov 2021 - May 2022
Work with an instructional designer to develop a Desktop Performance Optimization course for Tableau's Training Pass program. Provide content guidance; create hands-on lab activities.
TABLEAU COACH
VISIT CALIFORNIA
Sep 2020 - Sep 2023
Design custom training, using Visit California data, around survey data preparation and reporting. Provide ongoing coaching on the original data project and other initiatives as needed.
GUEST LECTURER
ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL
Sep 2019 - Jan 2021
Develop and deliver a hands-on Tableau training program for MBA students. Initially a one-week Desktop Specialist "boot camp" program, in 2020 the program evolved to a semester-long blended program built around the Tableau eLearning curriculum.
SENIOR TRAINER
TABLEAU SOFTWARE
Mar 2015 - Oct 2017
Enhance and conduct Train the Trainer program, focusing on product proficiency and training delivery. Evaluate training effectiveness, support partners, collaborate with internal teams, and stay updated on data visualization trends.
EDUCATION
TABLEAU DESKTOP
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
2017 - 2023
I have advanced knowledge and skills in Tableau Desktop and the ability to apply visual analytics methodologies to help people see and understand data.
VAGABOND
THE WORLD
2013 - 2015
Realized a life-long dream to backpack solo around the world. Visited 13 countries, traveling by plane, train, automobile, boat, foot, tuk-tuk, and the occasional camel.
MA / COUNSELING
ST. EDWARD'S
2010 - 2013
Classroom and clinical training; emphasis on human development and group dynamics.
BS / COMMUNICATIONS
UT AUSTIN
1996 - 1999
AmeriCorps. National Merit Scholar. Terry Scholar.
LET’S CONNECT
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”