Audrey Dewes
Director, Learning and Engagement at Gateway Region YMCA
Learning and Engagement Director at Gateway Region YMCA
I have taught communication to pharmacy students, managed the philanthropic arm of a national sorority, and traveled the country as a training consultant for a global non-profit. Each experience has informed my perspective and strengthened my capacity to help others. 

I feel great reward in the fields of training and development, staff engagement, and people analytics.  These areas provide opportunities to reduce stress, show gratitude, and encourage and support growth. Nothing feels better than creating a solution that changes people’s lives for the better.
Gateway Region YMCA
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Director, Learning and Engagement
Gateway Region YMCA
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-Plan and host semi-annual half-day event for all 400 full-time staff in the Association.
-Developed content for and logistics around New Employee Orientation for full-time staff at the Gateway Region YMCA.
-Organize and facilitate monthly New Employee Orientation for full-time Gateway staff.
-Develop new eLearning content through Articulate360 (Rise + Storyline) to train staff on leadership competencies, HR processes, and job-specific skills. 
-Collaborate with Senior Leadership and Marketing on staff communications related to appreciation and engagement.
-Create, distribute, analyze, and report on all survey data for the Association through Qualtrics, which includes surveys to staff, members, and program participants.
-Developed a comprehensive Recruitment Strategy for the Association which outlines recruitment philosophy, goals, sourcing strategies, and processes
-Collaborate with marketing, branch executives, and Program Management Teams to develop recruitment ideas and materials to target critical hiring needs in the Association
Greater St. Louis
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Manager, Leadership Development and Staff Engagement
Vatterott Education Center
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-Facilitated Communication course for adult learners.
-Utilized online learning management system to enhance learning.
-Developed and presented 4-hour classes, which included lecture, discussion, small-group activities, quizzing, and assignments.
-Maintained grades in accordance with accreditation requirements.
-Problem-solved student issues and provided individualized support to encourage student success.
-Collaborated with other instructors, the Director of Education, the Registrar, and program directors to monitor student progress throughout the semester.
Adjunct Instructor
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women
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-Managed all national programs within the Pi Beta Phi philanthropy, Read > Lead > AchieveⓇ
-Assessed program inventory, estimated cost, recommended budget lines, and wrote grant proposals to fund each philanthropic initiative for the fiscal year
-Updated board of directors and senior leadership on results of program assessments and provided and incorporated process improvement recommendations
-Managed the advocacy tactic on the strategic plan by developing a project platform, utilizing project management strategies, writing email and website copy, leading team meetings, facilitating dialogue, delegating tasks, and meeting critical deadlines
-Launched a new training program (The Literacy Advocacy Project) to over 130 attendees across five US cities in the fall of 2017
-Coordinated all logistics for the Advocacy Project including but not limited to venue location, venue contracts and payment, food and beverage, registration, setup and teardown
-Collaborated with the Senior Director of Programs at the Barbara Bush Foundation to design program curriculum and facilitate each event 
-Presented multi-day trainings to Signature Event volunteers; maintained regular communication with local teams across five cities to provide support for the planning and preparation of a 20,000-book distribution in each city on the same day in March
-Partnered with book distribution company and UPS to successfully coordinate five 20,000-book deliveries on the same day
-Wrote email copy for mass distribution to over 60,000 members
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Literacy Engagement Manager
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
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-Maintained records for 15 full and 10 adjunct professors in accordance with accreditation requirements
-Arranged travel and developed itineraries for visiting lecturers, speakers, and job candidates
-Utilized multimedia aids to deliver conflict management training to Residential Assistants
-Coordinated events in support of the Directors of Convocations, Theater, and the Royal Chorale
-Designed eLearning materials to onboard new hire administrative assistants
-Purchased departmental supplies and managed the annual budget
-Updated department’s SharePoint site and revised layout/content for the Convocations public webpage
-In support of the Human Resources department:
     Synthesized key changes to the employee handbook to clarify important updates to faculty and staff
     Assisted in planning the annual employee health fair by recruiting vendors, reserving equipment and 
     space, requesting donations, and on-site registration
     Worked with HR and senior administration to coordinate and simplify employee orientation
-Planned and coordinated the full life cycle of two national conferences: 
     the South-Central Renaissance Conference (March 2016)
     the Southern Association of the History of Medicine Conference (March 2014)
Saint Louis, MO
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Administrative Assistant - Liberal Arts Division
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
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-Taught Healthcare Communication to third-year pharmacy students. 
-Created lecture and small group activities for class. 
-Designed in-class quizzes, assignments and exams based on presentation of curriculum. 
-Graded all assignments and maintained records in accordance with College policy. 
-Maintained communication with all students throughout each course semester. 
-Managed online learning management system for assignment submission, grade and syllabus updates, etc.
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Instructor
Saint Louis University
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Taught two sections of public speaking for the Department of Communication.  Created all tests, assignments, and activities.  Developed and presented daily lesson plans including lectures.  Graded all work.  Maintained communication with 40 students each semester.
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Teaching Assistant
Purdue University
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Did background research for future studies on the Big Five personality traits and eating disorders. Trained in the SIFFM (Structured Interview: Five Factor Model of Personality) which is a structured interviewing procedure.  Interviewed several participants, recorded responses, scored, and entered data.  Checked data entries for accuracy.  Maintained lab upkeep, organized files, and protected confidential data through strict protocol and procedures.
West Lafayette, IN
Researcher
Purdue University
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Entered confidential alumni data.  Organized travel for directors of development by reserving flights, hotels, and places for alumni meetings.  In charge of weekly alumni and guest speaker luncheons.  Ordered catering and booked space for these luncheons.  Piloted a weekly networking program for Electrical and Computer Engineering students to meet and socialize.
Lafayette, Indiana Area
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Assistant Office Manager
Hub Group
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Created marketing materials for employee recruitment.  Researched nation-wide marketing solutions for recruitment and presented suggestions to corporate office.  Developed company's social media presence.  Screened potential employees by resume and by phone.  Edited company job descriptions and monitored applications through online job sites.
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
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Marketing and Recruiting Intern
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Communication, Interpersonal
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Saint Louis University
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Communication, Human Relations
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Purdue University
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Psychology
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Purdue University
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Alzheimer's Association - Young Ambassadors
Event Chair
National Communication Association
Member
Authored a thesis about the effects of parental depression on children's emotions, attributions, and strategies.
Children's Experiences in Memorable Interactions With Depressed Parents
ProQuest
Co-authored a paper that investigated the goals of support-providers and their reasons for withholding advice during problem talk conversations.
Goals for Giving Advice and Reasons for Withholding Advice: Support Providers’ Explanations for their Advice Choices during Problem Talk Conversations
2012
Co-authored a journal article on how using work-related computer mediated communication outside of work affects job burnout, work-life balance, and likelihood to leave job.
Work-Related Communication Technology Use Outside of Regular Work Hours and Work Life Conflict: The Influence of Communication Technologies on Perceived Work Life Conflict, Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intentions
Management Communication Quarterly
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Adult-Learning Concepts
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Advancing Equity: Understanding My Biases
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Dimensions of Diversity
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Five Community Engagement Strategies to Strengthen Inclusion
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Foundations of Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness
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Leading People
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Using Data in Your Decision Making
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Computer Mediated Communication
CMM593
Contemporary Issues in Media
CMM 512
Couple Interaction and Therapy
CFT670
Interpersonal Communication
CMM 526
Nonverbal Communication
CMM 598
Research Methods in Communication
CMM 502
Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter
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Event Chair
Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter
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Treasurer
Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter
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Fundraising Volunteer
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
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Short Term Foster
Education
Purdue Fashion Association
Volunteer
LinkedIn
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Managing Stress for Positive Change
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Certificate in University Teaching Skills
CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
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38592779
Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
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St Louis, MO
Diane Summers
Executive Director at Kirkwood Family YMCA
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Greater St. Louis
Patricia Meinhold, MBA
Passionate Senior Leader; Nonprofit management.  Coach, mentor and servant leader.
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St Louis, MO
Jeni Koenigsfeld
Associate Executive Director at South County Family YMCA
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Greater St. Louis
Matt Jones
Executive Director at Gateway Region YMCA
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United States
Julie Carino
Artist - Educator - Learner - Creativity Advocate
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Greater St. Louis
Tamara Henderson
Home Healthcare
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St Louis, MO
Cory Schulz
Market Services Operations Manager at Petco
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St Louis, MO
Alaina Chadbourne
Pharmacist at Walmart
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Greater St. Louis
Megan Miller
Pharm.D. 2021
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St Louis, MO
Abigail Herman
Pharm.D/MBA candidate
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St Louis, MO
Jeremiah Obeng
Pharmacy Student
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Greater St. Louis
Emily Wilson
Retail Pharmacist at BJC HealthCare
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United States
Hannah Lane
Pharmacist
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St Louis, MO
Jordan James
Staff Pharmacist at Walmart Pharmacy
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Greater St. Louis
Abigail Markus-Longland
Doctorate of Pharmacy. Currently licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois.
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United States
Talha Khan
PharmD, BCOP
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St Louis, MO
Eric Johnston
PharmD Candidate May 2022
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Florissant, MO
Ayah Sumren, PharmD
Pharmacist at SSM Health Rehabilitation Network
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Charlotte, NC
Katy Gambella
Director of Network Engagement at Talent Market
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        'Ridiculously organized’ is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Audrey. I had the complete pleasure of collaborating with Audrey on several projects for Pi Beta Phi's 2018 Fraternity Day of Service activation. Audrey’s ability to juggle multiple projects with competing timelines, with multiple teams representing a variety of stakeholders, was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic difference in the success of the events. No matter how stressful a meeting or check-in call, Audrey always made sure everyone left with their action items and a smile. She was calm, collected, organized and clear. Audrey would be an asset to any team, especially in the event management/programming space, for her flexibility and problem-solving skills are truly incredible.
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Purdue University
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Communication Professionals
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International Communication Association
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Purdue University - Alumni
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