Natalie Russ

About Me

My name is Natalie, and I am an experienced and detail-oriented Learning and Development Specialist in the technology industry. Most recently, serving as a Software Enablement Specialist at Naehas, where I excelled in creating instructional courses using tools like Articulate Studio and Vyond. Proficient in managing a learning management system and collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce enterprise-level client documentation within Zendesk. Prior experience includes Learning and Development Specialist at Zennify, contributing to a substantial increase in pass rates through the design and implementation of technology learning paths. Accomplished Senior Sales Trainer at Progrexion Marketing, with a proven track record of streamlining training processes, reducing time and costs, and enhancing sales conversions through innovation programs like the Sales Academy.
Dec. 2022 - Jan. 2024
Naehas
Software Enablement Specialist
  • Software Training:
    • Utilized tools such as Camtasia to create instructional videos and Snagit to generate GIFs for visual aids.
    • Managed the Learning Management System, overseeing the creation, maintenance, and updating of training content.
  • Documentation Collaboration:
    • Collaborated closely with product and services teams to develop client-specific documentation within Zendesk.
    • Maintained an exceptional level of detail to meet company style guide requirements and exceed client expectations.
Mar. 2021 - Dec. 2022
Zennify
Learning & Development Specialist
  • Designed and implemented technology learning paths for employees to learn and get certified in technologies like Salesforce, Tableau, Snowflake, and AWS.
  • Saved the company over $30,000 on certification vouchers & other cost-saving methods.
  • Educated in project management skills and risk management.
Feb. 2020 - Mar. 2021
Progrexion Marketing
Senior Sales Trainer
  • Appointed as the liaison between recruiting, operations, and training to increase communication and understanding between each organization.
  • Developed a training plan for new hires that resulted in a 10% sales conversion increase compared to other training teams.
  • Developed the Sales Academy training pilot program. This involved training over 20 new hires in a 1-month period. I was able to have an increase of 110% in sales conversion with this new program.
Jan. 2019 – Feb. 2020
Progrexion Marketing
Credit.com Sales Coach
  • Created a virtual mentorship program to ensure a smooth transition for new hires onto the operation floor.
  • Developed a virtual "manager in training" program to develop new and upcoming management from home.
Feb. 2018 - Jan. 2019
Progrexion Marketing
Credit.com Assistant to the Director
  • Managed current and new Credit.com associate trainers at all training sites across the US.
  • Reworked and managed out-of-date and new third-party accounts to become current in today’s market.
  • Established and maintained internal and external relationships to maintain current accounts.
May 2015 – Feb. 2018
Progrexion Marketing
Sales Trainer
  • Trained new hires in over-the-phone sales.
  • Fastest promoted Sales Trainer in company history.

Education

2019 - 2024
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Human Resource Management

Certifications

Issued by: TechSmith

Issued: Dec 2023 

Expires: Dec 2025 

Credential ID: ynu56s2byjwu

Issued by: TechSmith 

Issued: Apr 2023 

Expires: Apr 2025 

Credential ID: qeewhwsjvbih