Rachel Tegarden
About Rachel Tegarden
Rachel Tegarden serves as the Team Lead for Learning and Development at Cvent, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in education and training, with previous roles as a Senior Corporate Trainer at Cvent and a Consultant at CGI.
Current Role at Cvent
Rachel Tegarden currently serves as the Team Lead for Learning and Development at Cvent. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of training programs aimed at enhancing employee skills and knowledge. Since joining Cvent in 2021, she has focused on creating effective instructional materials and curriculum that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Cvent
Prior to her current position, Rachel worked at Cvent as a Senior Corporate Trainer from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, she developed training programs and facilitated workshops to improve employee performance. Her experience at Cvent has contributed to her expertise in corporate training and instructional design.
Professional Background
Rachel has a diverse professional background that includes roles in education and consulting. She worked as a Consultant at CGI from 2016 to 2019, where she applied her skills in a corporate environment. Additionally, she served as a Spanish Teacher at Thurgood Marshall Academy from 2014 to 2016 and was a Corps Member with Teach For America from 2012 to 2014, both in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Education and Expertise
Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and a Bachelor's degree in Communication - Electronic and Print Journalism from Virginia Tech, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She also earned a Master's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from Johns Hopkins University School of Education between 2013 and 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in both classroom management and corporate training.
Skills in Training and Development
Rachel possesses expertise in both software and hardware training, which enhances employee skill sets at Cvent. Her strong background in classroom management allows her to effectively apply educational strategies in corporate training environments, ensuring that training sessions are engaging and productive.