Ebony Butler

As the Owner and CEO, I lead a consultancy dedicated to enhancing organizational effectiveness through customized learning and development strategies. This role highlights my commitment to driving organizational growth through strategic learning initiatives and cultural transformation. • Collaborate with strategic business leaders to assess and address development needs. • Design and implement tailored learning solutions aligned with organizational objectives. • Conduct needs analyses to evaluate company culture and provide actionable recommendations for inclusivity. • Deliver keynote presentations at conferences and facilitate learning workshops for leaders and individual contributors. • Provide personalized career & leadership coaching to help individuals navigate their professional journeys, enhance their skills, and achieve their career aspirations. • Leverage partnerships with organizations such as the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) and the American Management Association (AMA), to provide a comprehensive suite of learning opportunities.

As an Adjunct Professor, I have effectively engaged with the younger generation by creating dynamic and interactive virtual learning environments. This role allows me to connect with an inspire the next generation of leaders and highlights my commitment to education and the professional growth of young individuals. • Utilize innovative teaching methods and platforms such as Moodle, CAMS, Canvas, and YouTube to deliver course content, fostering an engaging and accessible learning experience. • Teach a range of subjects, including Introduction to Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Business Finance, and Commercial Banking and Lending, equipping students with essential skills for their professional development. • Create environments that facilitate and encourage the exchange of diverse ideas, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving among students.

As Vice President of Diversity and Learning & Development, I led initiatives to foster an inclusive culture and enhance leadership capabilities. This role highlighted my dedication to promoting equity and fostering continuous learning within the organization. • Partnered with the executive team to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into business strategies, aligning with company objectives. • Assessed and revised policies to promote fairness, collaborating with the VP of People to establish diversity benchmarks for evaluating vendor partnerships. • Collaborated with HR team to incorporate diverse recruiting strategies • Created DE&I councils and employee resource groups (ERGs) to promote inclusion and belonging. • Coached leaders and individual contributors using Predictive Index assessments and GROWTH Coaching models to enhance performance in challenging areas. • Developed and launched learning programs—including New Hire Onboarding, New Manager Training, and Inclusive Leadership—within 18 months, focusing on inclusive leadership, unconscious bias, performance-driven coaching, and new leader development. • Cultural Assessment: Conducted focus groups to evaluate company culture, providing guidance on public responses to stakeholders regarding DE&I commitments. • Spoke at conferences and moderated diversity webinars, supporting the DE&I council in executing key initiatives.

As the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Senior Practice Manager I developed and implemented DE&I strategies aligned with executive goals to enhance employee engagement and create equitable opportunities for underrepresented talent. This role highlighted my ability to lead comprehensive DE&I commitments that drive meaningful organizational change. • Collaborated with leaders across Consumer Markets, HR, Finance, and Corporate Communication to develop inclusive cultures and equitable policies. • Identified and scaled DE&I best practices enterprise-wide, leading cross-functional teams and conducting listening sessions to drive systemic and cultural change. • Partnered with Talent Acquisition to develop sourcing strategies that increased representation of women and underrepresented groups. • Analyzed DE&I data to inform business strategies, resulting in employee engagement scores for women and minorities rising from below to above the company average. • Engaged leaders in growth mindset discussions, influenced by the NeuroLeadership Institute framework, and contributed to DE&I education initiatives. • Provided robust learning experiences to leaders, and executive sponsors of resource groups to advance DE&I commitments and achieve organizational goals. • Developed materials, curated content, and facilitated learning experiences; collaborated with Communications and Legal teams to produce DE&I-related content and ensure compliance.

As a Senior Leadership Development Facilitator, I was entrusted with leading complex knowledge transfers, underscoring my credibility in the learning and development arena. This role highlighted my expertise in facilitating leadership development and my commitment to advancing inclusive leadership practices within the organization. • Facilitated enhancement programs for leaders at all levels, from front-line supervisors to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). • Guided and mentored facilitators in developing skills to effectively handle challenging topics and foster difficult conversations. • Participated in and facilitated learning pilot sessions, providing feedback and certifying facilitators to facilitate content. • Collaborated with leaders to tailor content delivery to specific business needs. • Utilized diversity data to inform leadership strategies and promote unbiased decision-making. • Coordinated with various departments to ensure seamless training logistics and a conducive learning environment for learners to thrive. • Provided leadership coaching and guidance to promote innovative approaches to performance management and team leadership. • Traveled extensively (85% of the time) to meet client demands and deliver training sessions.

Contributed to the creation of new training programs, ensuring relevance and effectiveness. As a Business Sales and Leadership Facilitator, I delivered targeted B2B sales and leadership training programs to enhance team performance and drive business growth. • Delivered comprehensive sales training to leaders and sales professionals, enhancing team capabilities. • Leveraged performance data to customize learning plans, addressing specific developmental needs. • Conducted in-depth analyses with leaders to identify business needs and set clear expectations. • Led follow-up sessions to address concerns and assess the practical application of training concepts. • Mentored and certified new trainers, particularly those transitioning from retail to B2B sales training. • Evaluated training sessions, providing constructive feedback to enhance learner engagement and promote self-discovery. • Developed and tailored resources to meet leaders' ongoing learning needs. • Participated in certification programs to integrate diverse methodologies into organizational training.