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Destani Smith
Onine Learning Devoper, City of Houston
Location: Houston, TX United States
Joined: Oct 10th, 2008

About (request update)

My Interview Question

Tell me the things that make you smile?

Current Whereabouts:

Scrapbooking, Genealogy, Reading, and Family

Education (request update)

Other College... class of 2006

Undergrad Major: Education

Claim To Fame:

Completed Masters degree in Education with specialization in Corporate Training, Knowledge Management, and eLearning.

Most Memorable Moment:

During my UT and U of H days - hanging out with the Alpha Angels and the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha.

High School: Sam Houston Sr High in Houston, TX class of 1980

Activities & Accomplishments:

Yearbook, the Harmoneers, Jazz Band

Experience

I currently work with City of Houston as Onine Learning Devoper
I have 12 years of experience working in the Human Resources industry.

Learning Infrastructure Coordinator | Calpine Corporation
From May 2008 to Current • 18 year(s)
Deliver interactive distance education programs and manage e-learning content. Oversee LMS program and assist with project management of e-learning initiatives.

Training Specialist | Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
From March 2007 to May 2008 • 1 year(s)
Lead new hire orientation training and develop continuing education programs. Design and facilitate soft skills workshops and conduct training needs assessments.

Trading Human Resources Associate | Shell
From March 2005 to August 2006 • 1 year(s)
Conduct on-boarding sessions for new hires and manage HR data and processes. Handle payroll, benefits inquiries and work on process improvements.

Retail Services Support/Training Coordinator | Shell
From January 2004 to March 2005 • 1 year(s)
Set training calendar for diversity and employee development programs. Design and facilitate diversity workshops and customer service training components.

Retail Services Support Team Lead | Shell
From January 2003 to January 2004 • 1 year(s)
Oversee day-to-day operations of administrative support team including evaluations and coaching. Manage centralized interoffice administrative support and training coordination.

Administrative Assistant | Shell
From June 2000 to January 2003 • 3 year(s)
Provide administrative support for General Manager and RSC Manager. Develop and coordinate office procedures including supply orders and meeting requests.

Administrative Assistant | Equiva Services/Remedy Personnel
From December 1999 to June 2000 • 1 year(s)
Provided administrative support services.

Manager - Proverbs Bookstore | Brookhollow Baptist Church
From September 1997 to December 1998 • 1 year(s)
Designed and managed bookstore operations from initial planning to daily operations. Responsible for financial analysis, customer service, and special events coordination.

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