CARRIE STARK
Benton
Summary
Results-driven Learning & Development Leader with expertise in designing and scaling training and leadership development programs across multi-site organizations. Specializes in instructional design, LMS administration, and performance improvement. Successfully enhances employee performance and accelerates onboarding processes, contributing to measurable learning outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Instructor
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Little Rock
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Facilitated over 10 training sessions annually for 150+ staff, enhancing leadership, communication, and professional skills.
- Developed blended learning curriculum and digital resources, supporting onboarding for new hires and ongoing development for managers.
- Designed and launched onboarding program for 150+ new employees, reducing ramp time by 20%.
- Managed $40K professional development budget, ensuring effective allocation to training initiatives.
State 4-H Program Director
University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Reno
05.2015 - 02.2024
- Designed leadership development, coaching, and performance programs impacting 2,000+ participants.
- Secured $1.8M+ in funding for training initiatives and workforce programs.
- Led enterprise-wide learning strategy, enhancing skills of 40+ professionals across 19 locations.
- Oversaw LMS data and compliance training, ensuring program evaluation metrics aligned with organizational goals.
- Managed $750K annual operating budget and supervised 10 managers.
Extension Associate Professor & 4-H Youth Development Specialist
University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development
Moscow
04.2007 - 04.2015
- Led statewide training initiatives, developing curricula that enhanced professional development across programs.
- Facilitated workshops on leadership and coaching, equipping participants with instructional best practices.
- Designed e-learning and virtual training for 1000+ professionals, increasing engagement by 60%.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Adult and Occupational Education
North Dakota State University
Fargo, NDMasters of Science - Agriculture and Extension Education
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDBachelors of Science - Agriculture and Extension Education
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDSkills
- Instructional design expertise
- Onboarding program creation
- Curriculum evaluation
- LMS administration skills
- Performance improvement strategies
- Change management proficiency
- Talent development coaching
- Leadership development facilitation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis
Certification
Real Colors Personality Facilitator
Timeline
Instructor
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
02.2024 - 11.2025
State 4-H Program Director
University of Nevada, Reno Extension
05.2015 - 02.2024
Extension Associate Professor & 4-H Youth Development Specialist
University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development
04.2007 - 04.2015
Doctorate of Education - Adult and Occupational Education
North Dakota State University
Masters of Science - Agriculture and Extension Education
University of Idaho
Bachelors of Science - Agriculture and Extension Education
University of Idaho