About | Higher Order

A Bit About Your Collaborative Partner

Dr. Curington describes herself as a true altruist by nature, as her preferred gift to give is that of knowledge. She perceives knowledge as a profound gem, as it is the only asset that increases when shared. In addition, knowledge, when utilized correctly, can be deemed a true antecedent of success.

In the context of her 12 year career, Dr. Curington has had the opportunity to aid organizations across multiple industries (i.e. gaming, consulting, bio-medicine, manufacturing, and plasma) in transforming their training and development sectors into results oriented entities that impact their organization's bottom line for the better.

Although Dr. Curington's approach to andragogy is heavily influenced and backed by evidence based practice, she believes that there is truly no cookie-cutter approach to developing training. The aforementioned belief compels her to offer validated training solutions while simultaneously ensuring that they meet the unique needs of the organizations she serves.

Dr. Curington's Credentials and Experience

August 2016 - February 2023

July 2022 - present

October 2019 - June 2022

April 2019 - September 2019

September 2012 - April 2019

PhD Holder in I/O Psychology

Dr. Curington obtained her PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology with a specialized focus in consulting in February 2023. Her qualitative research study entitled: The work-life balance experience of African American women managers in the retail management industry was officially published in February 2023.

Talent Development Manager

Implemented new LMS, UKG Pro Learning, from start to finish.
Collaborated with Training Department to grow on demand course offerings offered to 300+ new leaders.
Serves as primary administrator for LMS ensuring data integrity, granting system access at multiple levels based on system functionality.
Debuted organization’s first Leadership Development Academy, equipped with both individual contributor and managerial soft skills development courses that is currently utilized by 2,000+ employees.
Defined bonus criteria for center level and corporate positions.
Implemented KPI framework that aids the organization in measuring soft skills training effectiveness across multiple modalities.
Reports metrics on functional area to C-Suite to show case relevant trends as well as display overall value add to the organization.
Currently collaborating with Manager of People and Culture to develop a diversity program that influences behavioral changes from a structural, social and personal perspective.
Deployed quarterly and annual HR training requirements that addressed training deficiencies between new and existing managers.
Currently collaborating with Training, Quality, and Operations Directors to develop competency models across four distinctive job levels (i.e. individual contributor, line level management, middle management, and senior management levels) to solidify the organization’s talent and success planning efforts

Instructional Designer

Piloted and implemented the organization’s first cross-departmental virtual orientation.
Revamped employee handbook to reflect updated brand standards. The handbook also communicated necessary information, blurbs and policy overviews that coincided with each stage of the employee lifecycle.
Developed and implemented 4-day workshop that successfully taught new operational leaders to effectively manage their direct reports.
Implemented a myriad of just in time e-learning modules that incorporated software simulations, interactive videos equipped with clickable hotspots and interactive quizzes on topics such as: confidentiality in the workplace, core values, human resources information system functionality, recruitment practices, I-9 verification and more.
Worked with Director of Human Resources, Controller, Human Resources Manager and VP of Training and Development to revamp and roll out new organizational core values.
Developed training and recognition program for core values to maximize its appeal to employee base.
Collaborated with training department and operational leaders to revamp operational training deliverables to increase employee engagement and retention across newly constructed business units.

Talent Management Specialist/Consultant

Provided expert consulting services to small, medium and large to aid them in growing their workforce while simulatenously growing the economy of Louisiana. Client list included: Bentler Steel, BRCC, IBM, and General Dynamics Information Technology. Client solutions were based on the stage of business lifecycle the company was currently operating in (ie inception, growth or maturation).

Talent Development Specialist/Consultant

Led organizational-wide effort of revamping organization’s current on-the-job training processes.
Developed standard operating procedures that outlined all relevant aspects of General Manager and Casino Manager duties equipped with assessments and subject matter expert training delivery workshops.
Developed job-aids to outline complex procedural and program functioning.
Led organizational-wide effort of revamping organization’s current on-the-job training processes.
Developed standard operating procedures that outlined all relevant aspects of General Manager and Casino Manager duties equipped with assessments and subject matter expert training delivery workshops.
Developed job-aids to outline complex procedural and program functioning to serve as supplemental to standard operating procedures.
Delivered federally regulated Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training to
organization of 600+employees to identify the changes between HCS (1994) and HCS
(2012), chemical labeling guidelines and safety data sheets adoptions and changes. Training
helped to provide awareness to property and regional level managers on how to both identify
and prevent safety hazards on the job at all 24 of our organization’s locations.
Developed and/or administered selection assessments for prospective employees.
Coordinated with managers and job applicants to schedule interviews.
Performed job analysis to update job descriptions.
Coordinated and held regional job fairs and assisted managers with selection and hiring decisions.