Kim Tilus

Learning & Development professional with over 12 years of experience designing, delivering, and evaluating development programs, facilitating training, and course design that support employee growth. Expertise includes instructor-led training, curriculum design, onboarding, coaching, employee development, and program management. Proven ability to create scalable learning initiatives that improve engagement, performance, and leadership capability.

Seeking to leverage a background in creating engaging learning experiences that help employees learn and grow, support organizational goals, and drive measurable development outcomes.

Program Director, Learning & Development at STS Enterprise Corporation (2022-05 – 2023-12) 18-Month Contract

• Designed, facilitated, and evaluated instructor-led leadership development programs for over 40 participants, creating curriculum, facilitating workshops, measuring learning outcomes using participant feedback and assessments.
• Secured over $212,000 in grant funding to expand training initiatives and support organizational capacity.
• Facilitated workshops for over 30 college students and adult learners focused on professional skills, and workplace preparedness.
• Evaluated training effectiveness using participant feedback and performance outcomes to improve program quality and learning impact.

Director, Talent Engagement at Christian Brothers University (2021-06 – 2022-05)

• Designed and facilitated learning and development programs that strengthened skill gaps, engagement, and talent retention.
• Facilitated coaching sessions focused on leadership competencies, communication, and team development.
• Partnered with internal stakeholders to assess organizational needs and implement initiatives supporting growth, engagement, and retention.
• Managed campaigns to over 2,000 talents, using multiple modalities including virtual platforms.

Associate Director, Talent Development at Stetson University (2019-07 – 2021-04)

• Led recruitment, onboarding, training, performance coaching, and development for 29 part-time employees, an assistant director, graduate assistants, and interns.
• Designed standardized onboarding curriculum, operational manual, and continuity procedures to improve training consistency and organizational compliance and effectiveness.
• Managed a $500,000 operational budget for an 84,000-square-foot facility.
• Served on committees focused on leadership development, employee mentorship, and organizational culture.

Associate Director, Talent Involvement at Xavier University of Louisiana (2015-09 – 2019-06)

• Managed the employee life cycle of 30 talents including recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and coaching.
• Facilitated a seven-week leadership development program focused on leadership skills, communication, and professional growth.
• Increased volunteer engagement from 255 to 574 participants through strategic program design.
• Expanded community partnerships by 52% through stakeholder engagement and relationship development.
• Conducted assessments to evaluate program effectiveness, satisfaction, and improve engagement outcomes.

Director, Talent Engagement & Leadership at Dillard University (2014-01 – 2015-09)

• Designed training materials, leadership development workshops, and organizational onboarding guides.
• Developed standardized operational systems including handbooks, training manuals, forms, and procedural guidelines to improve compliance, consistency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Managed departmental operations including budget oversight (approx. 70% of institutional fees) while facilitating engagement strategies, increasing stakeholder involvement by 12%.

Student Talent Development Specialist I at Texas A & M University (2012-07 – 2013-09)

• Supported talent development through coaching and facilitation.
• Managed fundraising initiative generating over $350,000 annually.
• Designed assessment tools and program evaluation processes.

Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership – Maryville University (2023-04)

Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education – Colorado State University (2016-05)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Bethune-Cookman University (2012-05)