Nikki Walters
About Nikki Walters
Nikki Walters is the Global Manager of Delivery & Learning Performance at Expedia Group and Learning Experience Manager at Vrbo, with extensive experience in training and development roles.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Nikki Walters is the Global Manager, Delivery & Learning Performance at Expedia Group since 2020. In this role, she manages training performance for numerous outsourced vendor sites to ensure trainers meet Expedia's service standards. She is also responsible for conducting performance consulting and needs analysis to identify learning gaps and propose solutions aligned with business goals. Her work impacts over 5,000 participants, including internal employees and partners, across three different lines of business.
Position at Vrbo
Nikki Walters currently serves as the Learning Experience Manager at Vrbo, a role she has held since 2017. Based in Austin, Texas, she oversees the learning experience for multiple business lines. Previously, she worked at Vrbo as a Training and Content Specialist from 2015 to 2017, focusing on enhancing training strategies and content development.
Previous Roles at American Campus Communities
Nikki Walters has held significant roles at American Campus Communities, including Residence Life Training Coordinator from 2011 to 2012, and Assistant General Manager in 2011. Her tenure involved a focus on residential life training and general management responsibilities within the Austin, Texas area.
Educational Background at Northern Illinois University
Nikki Walters holds an M.S. Ed in Adult & Higher Education and a B.S. in Educational General Studies, both from Northern Illinois University. These academic qualifications have equipped her with a solid foundation in educational theories and practices, which she has applied throughout her professional career in various learning and development roles.
Career at Texas State University and Beyond
From 2008 to 2011, Nikki Walters worked at Texas State University as a Resident Director, accumulating extensive experience in student affairs and residential management. Prior to this, she held roles at Beloit College and Northern Illinois University, focusing on residential life and education, including positions such as Hall Director & Coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Education and Residence Hall Director.