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Ren Whitaker
Learning Designer, Consultant
20+ years experience
Corporate, Higher Ed, Non-Profit
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Thoughtful design to help people learn.
Expertise
Expertise
Instructional & Curriculum Design
Online, In-person, Blended Learning
Training program & materials development,
implementation, and facilitation
Leadership
Operations
Sales
Skills Training
Customer Service
Train-the-Trainer
Past Partners
Experience
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Testimonials
Testimonials
"I have worked with Ren at Brown University in the development and maintenance of my online course in the School of Professional Studies. Ren is a true expert in her field and has patience and a collaborative approach that make her a pleasure to work with. I recommend her highly!"
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"I have had the pleasure of working with Ren on two large projects. I found Ren to be extremely creative and knowledgable around core training objectives. She provided valuable insight when determining needs assessments. Ren remained passionate throughout both projects which helped to foster a sense of team synergy.
I would highly recommend Ren to any company."
Tina Ullmann, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Senior HR Business Partner
Staples, Inc.
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"Ren is a wonderful mentor and was always much more than a manager-she was a true leader. Her leadership was respected by both clients and direct reports alike. She was energetic and creative with high emotional intelligence which helped our department forge lasting relationships througout the organization. Finally, Ren has the rare ability to stay even keeled and positive in all situations. I would recommend Ren without hesitation. She does great work!"
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"Ren inspires creativity and forward thinking on her teams and within organizations. She raises the bar for effective communication and building relationships. She knows how to work within her network to accomplish goals quickly. I enjoyed working with Ren on various enterprise projects, sharing resources, and developing strategies. She commands attention when interacting with others in every setting.
I highly recommend Ren as both an individual contributor and leader."
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