ABOUT
ME
Passionate About Inspiring Others
Barbara has a unique and diversified career path and in all her professional and personal endeavors, she is driven by helping people to grow and succeed.
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Throughout her entire career, Barbara has trained, presented and publicly spoken on a broad range of topics and to a diverse audience. Her corporate training engagements consistently result in excellent ratings in training presentations, knowledge transfer, and an interactive and enthusiastic facilitation. As Social Worker, Barbara was part of an in-house training department, providing learning and development to clinical staff. In Human Resources, Barbara spearheaded staff training and development; she wrote comprehensive onboarding, training and orientation programs for new hires, facilitated company-wide HR compliance, Health&Safety, soft skills, and leadership training, using various methods, including classroom training, webinars, e-learning platforms, lunch&learns, and video conferencing.
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Barbara is actively involved in the community and has presented to small and large audiences at public programs and networking groups on self-improvement, sustainability and respect. She enjoys speaking in front of an audience; her hobby and interest include improv theater, volunteer work at a PBS behind and in front of camera, stage performances and public readings.
In April of 2018, Barbara spoke on the topic of Emotional Intelligence at the National Diversity's Annual Texas Diversity & Leadership Conference, with 800 attendees and keynote speakers from public offices. In August 2018, Barbara will share her knowledge with NASA employees in Houston during a lunch&learn session on effective commutation skills to maintain healthy relationships.
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Most recently, Barbara accepted an invitation to join the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization in Houston, TX "Compassionate Houston," which aims to bring awareness to a compassionate and healthy community.
Certifications
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I am certified in person-centered therapy.
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I completed an eight week's class in "Inspiring Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence" with Case Western Reserve University.
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I attended and completed a class in "HR Management" with Rice University, Houston, TX.
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After completion, I facilitated a class based on "The Science of Mindfulness" with Dr. Ron Siegel-The Great Courses.
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I am currently enrolled in classes on Instructional Design for Learning and Development.
Qualifications
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Master's Degree in Social Work
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I'm a Corporate Trainer
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I'm a Human Resources Manager
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I'm a Community Leader
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I'm a Clinical Counselor
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I am an avid learner and a knowledge sponge
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I'm passionate about building relationships
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I volunteer for many noble causes in my community
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I am on the Board of Directors for Compassionate Houston
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I raised 3 kids and 4 pets... and they are all pretty healthy, last time I checked :-)