Meredith "Mark" Markham
About Meredith "Mark" Markham
Meredith 'Mark' Markham serves as the Employee Development Manager at ProFrac Services in Willow Park, Texas, where he has worked since 2020. With over 25 years of experience in employee development and communications, he has previously held significant roles at Baker Hughes and Northside ISD.
Work at ProFrac Services
Markham has served as the Employee Development Manager at ProFrac Services since 2020. In this role, he has focused on enhancing employee training and development programs. He successfully selected and launched a new Learning Management System (LMS) in under three months. Additionally, he rolled out a new LMS app that integrated learning paths for employees across all district locations, achieving a significant user registration rate within the first month.
Previous Experience at Baker Hughes
Before joining ProFrac Services, Markham worked at Baker Hughes for 20 years, holding the positions of Technical Talent Programs Leader and ASPIRE Leadership Program Manager. His tenure at Baker Hughes involved developing technical talent and managing leadership programs, contributing to the growth of the company's workforce in Houston, Texas.
Background in Communications and Media
Markham has a background in communications and media, having worked as a Communications Specialist at Northside ISD from 1997 to 2000. He also held the position of Advertising Traffic Coordinator at Clear Channel for six months in 1996. His early career included roles in journalism, such as serving as an Editor for the University of Texas - Pan American newspaper and as a Photo Editor at the same institution.
Education and Expertise
Markham earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Journalism from The University of Texas-Pan American, where he studied from 1987 to 1996. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in instructional design, internal and external communications, and employee development. He has designed e-Learning and instructor-led courses for over eleven years, applying Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles and adult learning theory.
Leadership and Team Management
Throughout his career, Markham has demonstrated leadership capabilities by leading teams of up to 18 members for five years. He has integrated careful planning and negotiation skills into talent development programs, focusing on the needs of the geomarket population. His experience in team management and development has contributed to effective training initiatives in his roles.