Crystal Lewis

Human Resource Management; Learning and Development; Corporate Training and Facilitation; Organizational Development; Organizational Behavior; Leadership and Management; Employee Training and Development; Talent Development; Performance Management; Employee Engagement; Workforce Development; Training Needs Assessment; Instructional Design; Curriculum Development; Adult Learning; Professional Development; Change Management; Workplace Communication; Business Communication; Conflict Resolution; Coaching and Mentoring; Onboarding and Employee Development; Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace; HR Strategy; Recruiting and Talent Acquisition; Learning Management Systems (LMS); Training Program Management; Customer Service Training; Sales Training; Compliance Training; Healthcare Training; Leadership Development; Career Development; Entrepreneurship; and Small Business Management. I can also lecture extensively on the regulated cannabis industry, including Cannabis Business Management; Cannabis Entrepreneurship; Cannabis Human Resource Management; Cannabis Workforce Development; Cannabis Employee Training; Cannabis Sales and Business Development; Cannabis Product Education; Cannabis Processing and Manufacturing Operations; Cannabis Compliance and Regulatory Readiness; Cannabis Supply Chain and Distribution; Cannabis Branding and Go-to-Market Strategy; Cannabis Dispensary Operations; Cannabis Industry Leadership; Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry; Minority and Women-Owned Cannabis Businesses; Cannabis Licensing and Market Entry; Cannabis Business Partnerships; Cannabis Industry Professional Development; Cannabis Consumer Education; Medical vs. Adult-Use Cannabis Markets; Cannabis Industry Ethics; and the development and management of training programs for regulated cannabis businesses.

I have extensive experience teaching, training, and facilitating adult learners in corporate and professional environments. Throughout my career in Learning & Development and Human Resources, I have designed curriculum, developed instructional materials, facilitated instructor-led and virtual training, conducted training needs assessments, and evaluated learner performance and program effectiveness. I have trained employees, managers, department leaders, and cross-functional teams on topics including leadership, professional development, human resources, organizational effectiveness, compliance, onboarding, systems and software, customer service, workplace communication, performance improvement, and operational procedures. My experience includes developing and delivering training programs at Molina Healthcare and LoanCare, where I worked with subject-matter experts and business leaders to translate complex information into practical, understandable learning experiences. I have more than five years of experience working with instructional development technologies including Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and SharePoint. As a Human Resources and Learning & Development leader with Greener Good, I also provide education, training, and professional guidance within the regulated cannabis industry. My experience includes cannabis workforce development, employee education, compliance and operational readiness, sales and product education, business development, leadership, and helping professionals understand the unique requirements of working within a highly regulated industry. My teaching philosophy is centered on making complex information understandable, practical, and relevant. I am comfortable teaching virtually or in person and working with learners from entry-level employees through senior leadership.

I am passionate about teaching because I genuinely enjoy helping people understand information they may have once considered difficult or intimidating. I believe that with the right approach, I can teach almost anyone anything. My lecturing style is engaging, conversational, practical, and interactive. I use real-world examples, storytelling, discussion, demonstrations, and scenario-based learning to connect academic concepts to situations students may actually encounter in their careers. I encourage questions and participation and work to create an environment where learners feel comfortable contributing their perspectives. As a Learning & Development and Human Resources professional, I have spent years working with adult learners with different backgrounds, learning styles, experience levels, and professional goals. I adapt my teaching style to the audience rather than expecting every learner to absorb information in the same way. I am particularly interested in teaching Human Resources, leadership, organizational development, business, professional development, adult learning, and emerging areas within the regulated cannabis industry. I enjoy bringing current industry experience into the learning environment so students can understand not only the theory behind a subject, but how it applies in the real world. Ultimately, my goal is for students to leave a lecture feeling informed, confident, engaged, and able to apply what they have learned.