Tommie Lewis is the President and CEO of Make It Plain Consulting, LLC. Tommie offers a robust knowledge and expertise in performance coaching, leader development, organizational engagement and global diversity spanning corporate, public, government, education and not-for-profit sectors. Tommie has been sought after to provide leadership, employee development and diversity consultancy to clients such as GE Capital, Toyota Motors Engineering and Manufacturing N.A.,Metropolitan Sewer District, KM/Service Systems Associates, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and The Ohio State University. Tommie holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in
Africana Studiesfrom Tennessee State University. He also earned certification in
Egyptology and African Deep Thought from the University of Chicago,
International & Cross-Cultural Management from the University of Houston and
Emotional Intelligence and Diversity from the Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Institute (UCLA). He has also completed the
Coaching Across Cultures executive coaching seminar in Rome, Italy.
Jeff Schlaeger, M.Ed., Ed.S. - Personal Coaching & Interventions. Jeff is a practicing school psychologist. He has over a decade of experience in assessing, counseling, and facilitating interventions for all age levels within the school setting. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Indiana University, and Master's Degrees in both guidance and counseling (University of Toledo) and human resource development (Xavier University). His experiences beyond his school psychology role include the planning and implementation of diversity trainings for both professionals and students, performance coaching of more than 150 teachers through a state certification process, co-chairing a district-wide self improvement review, and providing business training on topics of conflict management and personality differences. Jeff is also an adjunct professor at Xavier University and Miami University (Ohio).
Jeanne Brauns, SPHR, MBA - Human Resources, Leadership & Diversity. Jeanne is HR and Diversity leadership specialist with more than 15 years experience in the field. She has served as a Human Resource Business Partner as well as a Senior Diversity Manager of a Fortune 500 company with responsibility for Diversity Strategy, Supplier Diversity, Employee Resource Groups and Community Affairs. Jeanne has holds a Master of Business Administration from the Indiana University- South Bend, Indiana and a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She is a recipient of the Woman of the year in 2009 with Upsilon Xi Chapter of Bets Sigma Phi Sorority.
Marsha Watts Visher, M.Ed. - Corporate Outplacement, Leadership, Workforce Development & Diversity. Marsha is a veteran training professional with a solid record of achievement at the senior level with a commitment to preparing all for the expectations and rigors of the career search process. She is trained and qualified to administer Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Vocational Interest Inventory. Marsha has counseled and consulted with more than 300+ middle-level and senior-level executives; crafted the delivery of Career Transition Workshops including entrepreneurship and retirement options; and coached 60 Academic and Administrative Department Heads on the procedures of hiring and supervising. Marsha holds a Bachelor's of Arts and Sciences in Psychology and Sociology from Bowling Green State University and a Master's of Education in Guidance and Counseling from Xavier University.
Ernie Hayes - Employee Relations & Talent Management. Ernie is an accomplished human resources professional. He has over 10 years of experience with significant time spent in the areas of employee relations, talent management, leadership development, and diversity. With a communications background, he has experience in the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of a variety of employee relations, leadership development, and training programs. He holds a degree in Organizational Communications from Xavier University. Ernie has strong experience in corporate citizenship, nonprofit leadership development and educational equity strategies.
Sandy Jenkins Smith - Business Marketing & Branding. Sandy is an accomplished marketer and business professional. Her background includes 20+ years in the corporate environment and she brings a comprehensive knowledge base to the consulting world. Her experience spans from human resources and diversity to business development and marketing, where she has developed a proficiency in employee resource groups, marketing communications and research and project management. She has created marketing plans based on her knowledge of and experience with integrated and online marketing. Sandy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Xavier University.
Brandon Beigel - Business Management & Student Development. Brandon is a former collegiate multi-sport star athlete and motivational speaker. He holds a degree in management and marketing from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. His experience in medical device sale specializing in orthopedics and facial reconstruction surgeries has added value to companies seeking to attract, retain and develop the Next Generation of Thought Leaders. Brandon has an amazing story and skill set that would motivate any student/professional striving to navigate a career in the 21st century.
Nichole Sims - Corporate Recruiting & Women Leadership. Nichole is a workforce management and recruiting expert. She has over 15 years of experience in direct recruiting, sourcing and talent management. She has significant experience in competency modeling, talent forecasting and relationship management. For her recruiting strategy efforts, Nichole has received two industry-related Exceptional Achievement Awards. Nichole holds a degree in Business Administration in Marketing and sits on several collegiate student advisory boards.
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