Abstract A.I. image with text, "Sophie coached at least three of her peers this year in script writing, resulting in observable improvement."

Cayce Russell | Sr. Manager of Instructional Design

Abstract A.I. image with text, "She approaches challenges with enthusiasm and has innovative ideas that make her courses engaging, thought-provoking, and insightful."

John Sharp | Adjunct Professor 

Awards

Global L&D Team of the Quarter Award | 2023

Global Learning & Development | Verizon


Chief Learning Officer | Winner’s Circle | 2022

Global Learning & Development | Verizon


Brandon Hall Silver Award | Best Results of Learning Program | 2021

Reliability Matters | Verizon 


Chief Learning Officer | Gold Elite | 2021

Global Learning & Development | Verizon


Chief Learning Officer | Editor's Choice | 2021         

Global Learning & Development | Verizon


Verizon Recognition | x13 Spotlight Awards | 2020 - 2023

Including various Team of the Quarter Awards:


Verizon's Internal Recognition | Simple Thanks Awards x10 | 2020 - 2023


American Income | Top Retention | 2014


American Income | Top Sales | 2013, 2014

Accomplishments

Verizon | PreLeader Academy Graduate | 2023

Verizon | Women of the World Graduate | 2022

Verizon | ERG Member for PACE, BOLD, WAVE, SOMOS, Advance, PRISM, and NAV | 2021 - Present

Predictive Index Group, Inc. | Predictive Index Analyst Practitioner (Certificate) | 2017

Scholarships

Arizona State University | President's Scholarship | 2008-2012


Arizona State University | Academic Decathlon Scholarship | 2008-2010

References

Pilar Holtrop | LinkedIn                                 

Chief Talent Officer         

NEIT (former ASU Preparatory Academy)


Michael Zielinskie | LinkedIn            

Learning Experience Designer

Square (former Verizon)


Nicholas Wehrle | LinkedIn                           

Sr Learning Experience Designer  

Amazon (former Verizon)


John Sharp | Letter of Recommendation

ASU Faculty

Arizona State University