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Jacqueline Vaughan

Chattanooga

Summary

Strategic Talent Development leader with a track record of building learning ecosystems from the ground up. Expert in leadership development, organizational learning, change management, and assessment-based coaching. Known for designing scalable programs that drive measurable engagement and performance — and for being a trusted partner to leaders at every level.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Development Manager

Rock City Enterprises
Chattanooga, TN
07.2025 - Current
  • Built the organization's talent development function from an orientation-based program into a full organizational learning strategy, including leadership programs, onboarding resources, learning pathways, and performance support tools across all levels.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to drive organizational alignment and strengthen team dynamics.
  • Designed assessment-based programs using DISC, Enneagram, and StrengthsFinder to deepen self-awareness and improve cross-team collaboration.
  • Sustained an NPS above 90 across all programs.

Leadership Trainer & Sales Coach

Dale Carnegie
Chattanooga, TN
05.2018 - 07.2025

Training

  • Certified Dale Carnegie Trainer across 3 ISO 9001-accredited programs; 150+ hours in the training room bi-annually.
  • Customized facilitation and microlearning content for diverse client groups; achieved 92 VOC / 89 NPS.
  • Delivered training focused on leadership, communication, sales, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Sales Coaching

  • Ranked Top 10 globally in sales performance (2023) with consistent year-over-year growth across utility, government, financial services, manufacturing, and construction sectors.
  • Recruited, coached, and developed 1st-year sales reps through onboarding, 30/60/90 day scorecards, and a custom sales playbook in the internal LMS.
  • Applied EOS "right people, right seat" principles to build cohesive, high-performing teams.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Middle Tennessee State University
05-2017

Skills

  • Talent acquisition and onboarding
  • Coaching expertise
  • Program Development & Delivery
  • Collaborative Facilitation
  • Leadership development
  • Organizational development
  • Training design
  • Assessment tools
  • Learning management systems

AWARDS

Awards & Recognition:, President Club 2023, Dale Carnegie Collections Award 2023 ($750k), WOW Trainer Award 2023, Dale Carnegie Collections Award 2022 ($450k)

Timeline

Talent Development Manager

Rock City Enterprises
07.2025 - Current

Leadership Trainer & Sales Coach

Dale Carnegie
05.2018 - 07.2025

BBA - Business Administration

Middle Tennessee State University
Jacqueline Vaughan