Theresa Kendall, M.S.Ed, Cptd, Cit
About Theresa Kendall, M.S.Ed, Cptd, Cit
Theresa Kendall, M.S.Ed, Cptd, Cit, serves as the Director of Training and Development at Medically Home, where she focuses on enhancing learning experiences through innovative strategies. She holds a Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology from Purdue University and has extensive experience in talent development and instructional design.
Work at Medically Home
Theresa Kendall serves as the Director of Training and Development at Medically Home since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the training programs within the organization. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of training initiatives that aim to improve employee skills and knowledge. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Manager of Instructional Design & Facilitation at Medically Home from 2022 to 2023, where she contributed to the design of effective learning experiences.
Education and Expertise
Theresa Kendall holds a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Instructional Design and Technology from Purdue University, which she completed between 2020 and 2022. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from Saint Mary's College from 2005 to 2009. Her expertise includes designing, developing, facilitating, and evaluating both technical training and soft skills training, such as communication and leadership development. She has a strong interest in incorporating new technologies and strategies to enhance learning experiences.
Background
Theresa Kendall has a diverse professional background in training and development. She worked at Press Ganey for a total of 11 years, holding various roles including Regional Service Manager and Talent Development Manager. Her experience also includes a position as Client Success Manager at Aunalytics for 10 months. Additionally, she worked as a Marketing Coordinator/Executive Assistant at The Apprentice Academy for one year. This varied experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of training needs across different sectors.
Achievements
Theresa Kendall has received recognition for her work in training and development, notably the ATD Excellence in Practice award in both 2019 and 2020 for her contributions to onboarding programs. She developed a 6-week gamified, Oregon Trail-themed blended learning program utilizing the flipped classroom model. Furthermore, she created a YouTube-style site featuring over 300 microlearning videos, demonstrating her commitment to innovative training solutions.