Cody Flowers
About Cody Flowers
Cody Flowers is the Director of Curriculum Design at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Salem College and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University.
Work at Gannett
Cody Flowers currently serves as the Director of Curriculum Design at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative training methods and curriculum tailored specifically for media sales teams. Prior to this position, he worked as the Director of Onboard Training from 2019 to 2021, and as the Sales and Onboarding Manager from 2017 to 2019. His experience at Gannett demonstrates his commitment to enhancing team performance and onboarding processes.
Education and Expertise
Cody Flowers holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Salem College, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University between 2011 and 2013. Additionally, he pursued a Juris Doctor degree at St. Francis School of Law from 2015 to 2017, although he did not complete this program. His educational background equips him with a diverse skill set applicable to curriculum design and instructional strategies.
Background
Cody Flowers has a diverse professional background that includes roles in sales, education, and training. He began his career as a Sales Associate at Zale Jewelers and later at Helzberg Diamonds, accumulating experience in retail sales from 2006 to 2011. He transitioned to education, serving as an Educator in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System from 2009 to 2014. His experience as an Adjunct Professor at Virginia College from 2013 to 2014 further solidified his expertise in teaching and curriculum development.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Cody Flowers has developed effective onboarding and team-building programs, focusing on growth development trainings to enhance opportunities for evolving teams. His consultative approach has been instrumental in identifying and cultivating talent within high-performance teams. His contributions to curriculum design and training methodologies have positively impacted the organizations he has worked with, particularly in the media sales sector.