Tisha L. Norman, M.Ed.

(404) 620-0401 | Atlanta, GA 30308 | TishaLNorman@gmail.com

 

 

Professional Summary

Two decades of higher education and corporate training experience. Exemplary track record of service to business and educational communities as a master trainer in corporate strategies, inclusive leadership development, talent development, assertive communication skills, public speaking, and classroom instruction. Champion of initiatives that drive optimal engagement and retention for faculty, staff, department, and individual success through invited talks and trainings.

 

Professional Experience

Simmons College of Kentucky                                                                                                               Atlanta, Ga

 

Regional Recruiter                                                                                                               July 2023 – July 2024

• Had extensive knowledge of and remained current on Simmons College’s academic and degree programs, clubs and organizations, extracurricular programs, and other key characteristics.

• Managed a territory by evaluating and implementing the best course of action to connect with students (what to do, where to recruit, methods to be used, etc.) in a way that's unique to that territory.

• Planned, managed and executed recruitment programs.

• Utilized robust social media to develop content for effective recruitment techniques, driving better engagement from potential students.

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Transforming Leaders Now, Inc. (TLN)                                                                                   Multiple Locations

 

Principal Consultant                                                                                                                June 2005 – Present

• Blossomed personal consulting firm into a global success, delivering trainings and speaking engagements across 47 US states and 14 countries by leveraging success and network to secure ~70% of leads from inbound/direct sources.

• Design program and keynote proposals for national leadership conferences with 3500+ university participants, earning selection for 5-10 conferences per year despite competition from 300-400 other submissions.

• Research on-campus publications & social groups to gauge concerns and develop student group solutions for 300+ universities to improve academic and employment opportunities, women’s leadership, and Greek Life experiences.

• Share research-based leadership strategies to large-scale groups of 10-500+ toward career and leadership development through in-person and virtual keynote presentations and trainings.

• Conduct breakout sessions to supplement keynotes and group training sessions to address leadership challenges, sparking the development of new strategies and policies for participants to implement in their organizations.

 

Kentucky State University                                                                                                                  Frankfort, KY

 

Adjunct Instructor of African American History                                                               Aug. 2021 – Dec. 2023

• Plan lectures, class discussions, and assignments via online teaching, bringing synchronization to an asynchronous, remote learning environment through videos, creative lessons, and other engaging methods.

• Connect with students on a deep level to help 80%+ students perform satisfactorily on assignments and exams.

• Broaden student comprehension by employing an interdisciplinary approach to explore major African American themes such as culture, heritage, the middle passage, slavery, segregation, politics, and community impact.

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SkillPath Seminars                                                                                                                      Multiple Locations

 

Corporate Strategies Trainer                                                                                                Mar 2007 – Sept 2019

• Delivered 700+ individualized coaching and training sessions incorporating small-group exercises, self-assessment, imagery, role-playing, and the latest learning techniques to imprint knowledge for lasting results.

• Received the highest trainer evaluations for ten consecutive years among 350+ speakers yearly.

• Collaborated with co-trainers to customize and coordinate the Essential Skills of Dynamic Public Speaking and How to Communicate Like a Pro training for office staff, executives, and mid-level professionals to capacity crowds of 350+.

• Utilized robust technology and research skills to develop content for effective communication techniques by mentoring adult populations on professional presence, business presentations, and vivid storytelling skills, driving better productivity and leadership.

• Garnered certification in 10 programs to increase business impact in culture and retention.

 

Education

 

Master of Education

Pepperdine University                                                                                                                   Los Angeles, CA

 

Bachelor of Arts in Early Education: K-4

Kentucky State University                                                                                                            Frankfort, KY

 

Honors & Awards

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“Speaker-of-the-Year,” Greek University                                                                                         2023 & 2024

“Level Up Professional,” First Generation Career Conference                                                                    2024

“Mentor-of-the-Year,” Kentucky State University National Alumni Association                                        2020

“Daniel Bentley Spokesman Award,” Carter G. Woodson Academy                                                          2017

“Most Improved Speaker Ross Szabo Award,” CampusSpeak                                                                   2013

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Service & Affiliations

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• , Kentucky State University National Alumni Association                                               2024 – Present

• , Kentucky State University Atlanta Alumni Chapter                                                       2020 – 2024

• , National Marrow Donor Program                                                                                   2010 – Present

 

Certifications

 

Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator – IDI, LLC                                                2021

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace – USF Muma College of Business                                  2021

eSpeakers Certified Virtual Presenter – eSpeakers                                                                                  2020