Barbara Nixon
About Barbara Nixon
Barbara Nixon serves as the Director of Learning & Organizational Development at Core BTS, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in academia and organizational development, she has held various positions, including adjunct professor roles and consulting positions in multiple institutions.
Work at Core BTS
Barbara Nixon serves as the Director of Learning & Organizational Development at Core BTS, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she champions learning initiatives and fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Her responsibilities include supporting performance measurement programs and implementing developmental training and career management strategies. Nixon operates remotely while being based in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Nixon has an extensive educational background. She studied at Auburn University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations/Journalism and a Master of Arts in Organizational Communication. Additionally, she pursued a Ph.D. (ABD) in Training & Performance Improvement at Capella University. Her academic qualifications underpin her expertise in learning and organizational development, focusing on creating positive change through training and workforce diversity.
Background
Barbara Nixon has a diverse professional background with experience in various educational and organizational roles. She has worked as an adjunct professor at multiple institutions, including Ashworth College, Concordia University Wisconsin, and Georgia Southern University. Her previous positions include Manager of Learning and Documentation at Shiloh Technologies and Organization Development Consultant at Wisconsin Public Service Corp. Nixon's career spans over two decades, highlighting her commitment to education and organizational development.
Previous Positions
Before her current role at Core BTS, Barbara Nixon held several significant positions. She worked at Shiloh Technologies as a Learning and Performance Improvement Consultant from 2019 to 2021 and previously served as Manager of Learning and Documentation from 2012 to 2018. Her academic roles include serving as an Assistant Professor at Southeastern University and Georgia Southern University. These experiences contribute to her comprehensive understanding of learning and development in both academic and corporate settings.
Focus Areas
Barbara Nixon focuses on creating positive change through various initiatives in her current role. She emphasizes developmental training, career management, and workforce diversity efforts. Her work at Core BTS includes cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and supporting performance measurement programs, which are essential for organizational growth and employee development.