Sharon Swing

Sharon Kay Swing 279 ROSLARA COURT • BARTLETT, IL 60103 • 630/- •- Accomplished organization development consultant, executive/personal coach and facilitator of change through the design and implementation of employee involvement, large group facilitation, training and coaching interventions. Skilled in assisting executives to develop business, employee engagement strategies and transition plans which improve productivity and profits. Experienced instructor, designer, leadership coach, facilitator of meetings, and trainer of trainers. Demonstrated abilities to build and manage highly motivated teams that produce desired results. Business Experience SWING CONSULTING, INC. STRATEGIC EXPLORATION President 1991 - Present An organization development consultant and certified executive coach with a vision to be a catalyst for generative change, and a mission to help people to articulate their intentions and live them out. Skilled in coaching/developing leaders, strategic planning, transition management, quality improvement, team building/group dynamics, training design and delivery, large and small group meeting/planning design/facilitation, executive coaching and leadership development. Applied knowledge in distribution, education, service, publishing, municipal, utility, R&D, religious, not-for-profit and manufacturing organizations. OneLIFE MAPS, LLC Executive Director Co-Author of ‘Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story” 2002 - Present Co-Authored visual life-mapping materials that provide encouragement, materials, experiences, coaching and train trainers to facilitate or coach others toward spiritual growth and meaningful action. Responsible for social media, sales, instructional design, on-line coaching portal, digital courses, website, contracting, administration, project management and implementation of all projects, along with a dedicated team of volunteer leaders. Provide one-on-one, group coaching and facilitator equipping. WILLOW CREEK ASSOCIATION Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning & Ministry Development Strategic Planning Director 1999 - – 1999 With a world-wide reach from more than 100 denominations, the WCA provides vision, training and resources for prevailing churches. Responsible for development of strategic plans targeted to serve local churches with training and resources in numerous ministry areas of church life. Served as a member of the leadership team, representing and providing oversight of ministry-specific areas and leading collaborative efforts in a matrix team environment. Conference Content Development Manager (volunteer, contract, then staff) - Facilitated the development of content and assisted speakers to deliver first-ever events. SQUARE D COMPANY - Quality Services Director - Responsible for communication of the second phase of quality improvement, including the basic quality tools, to all employees, distributors, customers and suppliers Executive Director - Vision College - Responsible for developing and leading the Vision College, a unique educational project designed to gain the commitment of all 20,000 employees to Square D's operating philosophy of visionary leadership, participative management, customer partnerships and quality improvement. Achieved company's highest performance award, "People Who Make a Difference," for effectively launching, directing, and publicizing the Vision College. Previous Business Experience As Producer/Director - Square D Television -), produced and directed over 100 video programs for product marketing, product training, human resources training and the Square D Television World Report, (the primary communicator of organizational vision). Operated as internal consultant, assessing client needs, formulating strategies and helping to execute plans. As Executive Director and Owner of Sterling & Wells -), originated and managed the profitability, marketing, sales and client relations of this advertising and marketing agency serving a variety of client types in distribution, retail, utility, restaurant and manufacturing businesses. Developed highly effective communication campaigns that met demanding clients' needs. As Account Executive for Scott-Gardner Associates -), was responsible for client services, creative communications, business strategies, media purchasing, new client acquisitions, talent coordination and graphic arts. Directed a staff of five professionals to produce television, radio, newspaper, magazine, billboard, newsletters and collateral materials. Education MPEC, (Master Personal and Executive Coach) College of Executive Coaching, 2015 MS, Organization Development, Pepperdine University, 1993 BS, Communications/Advertising, University of Illinois, 1983