Michelle Wendt 🇺🇦
About Michelle Wendt 🇺🇦
Michelle Wendt is a Learning, Workforce & Organizational Development Facilitation Team Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in education and organizational development, she has held various roles in multiple institutions, including the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Michelle Wendt serves as the Learning, Workforce & Organizational Development Facilitation Team Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce development and organizational effectiveness. Her responsibilities include leading training programs and facilitating team development efforts. Wendt has played a significant role in the implementation of virtual learning technologies and course offerings, ensuring that employees have access to essential training resources.
Previous Experience in Education and Training
Michelle Wendt has extensive experience in education and training across various institutions. She worked as an Education Specialist at the Medical College of Wisconsin from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, she served as a Senior Corporate Trainer at DentaQuest from 2017 to 2019, focusing on organizational and leadership development. Wendt also held positions as an adjunct instructor at Cardinal Stritch University and Marquette University, where she taught communication and organizational leadership for several years.
Educational Background
Michelle Wendt has a diverse educational background. She studied Leadership Studies at Marquette University, earning her degree from the Graduate School of Management between 2013 and 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northern Michigan University. Additionally, she completed a Master of Arts in Communication Studies at Marquette University. Wendt has furthered her education with certificates in Coaching Mindset Essentials and Team Coaching Operating System from Fielding Graduate University.
Leadership and Organizational Initiatives
In her current role, Michelle Wendt has led several key initiatives focused on enhancing workplace culture and employee development. She spearheaded the Psychological Safety initiative as part of the Future of Work, Culture Team, promoting a supportive work environment. Wendt has also contributed to the Postdoc & Mentor Curriculum Design, Training & Rollout Team, and has been recognized for her efforts in redesigning new employee orientation and onboarding practices, receiving the Operations & Business Principal Directorate Excellence Award.
Awards and Recognition
Michelle Wendt has received multiple awards for her contributions to workforce development and organizational excellence. She was recognized with the Cheers for Peers Awards for her commitment to inclusiveness and high standards in talent identification. Additionally, she contributed to the Department of Energy Training Working Group Teamwork Award by improving time to competency for site training during the pandemic. Her efforts in leading performance management training and bringing Crucial Learning classes to her current organization have also been acknowledged.