Debbie Nereson is a Learning  Development Consultant with Sutter Health University and has been a part of the Sutter Health team since August 2013. She has spent the last 17 years designing and delivering engaging leadership programs.  Her current areas of focus are Signature Series Programs: Sutter Certified Leader 1 and 2 and the Consultant Development Track, supporting Sutter Certified Nurse Leader 1, as well as delivering Leadership courses across the system. 

Prior to joining Sutter, she spent 8 years at Dignity Medical Foundation in various roles; including leading a team of Learning and Development professionals, as well as being the lead trainer in rolling out the organization’s EHR for the Medical Foundation. 

She received her Master of Arts in Communication Studies from Chico State University where her main area of study was leadership and motivation. Debbie also teaches Public Speaking and Small Group Communication courses at Sierra College.

Debbie lives in Roseville, CA with her husband and her two sons Jacob (16) and Max (13). Her free time is spent supporting the boys’ sports (there are a lot!), working out, reading, hiking, camping, listening to podcasts and spending quality time with close friends and family.

Debbie J. Nereson

203 Carrizo Court · Roseville, CA 95747 · 916-300-0963 · debra.nereson@sutterhealth.org

Objective:  Seeking a position utilizing my knowledge of designing, facilitating, and implementing learning programs and experiences, successful strategic initiatives, and project management skills obtained through over eighteen years of industry experience to assist individuals, leaders, and teams to reach their highest potential and engagement.

• Proficiency in designing, developing, and delivering new concepts to leaders at all levels.
• Effective and successful stakeholder management to support organizational initiatives
• Proven skills in organizing, prioritizing, and implementing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in providing excellent customer service and maintaining customer relationships both internally and externally.
• Extensive background in coordinating the creation, maintenance, and implementation of training courses and programs (classroom and online).

Sutter Health University Sacramento, CA                                                 2013- Present

Learning and Development Consultant III                                                           2021- Present

Talent Development Consultant                                                                          2017-2021

Learning Delivery Consultant                                                                              2013-2017

• Serve as Program Manager for High Potential programs for Sutter Health which includes; program design and delivery, participation strategy, program effectiveness, and budget
• Serve as a LinkedIn Learning Implementation Strategist to create, scale, and deliver relevant learning experiences across the Sutter system
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to support learning initiations across the system, including nursing symposium, Women’s IRG, and management symposium
• Deliver and support learning activities for courses such as Crucial Conversations, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity and Belonging, Coaching, Team Leadership, Personal Effectiveness

Dignity Health Medical Foundation (formally CHW)

Rancho Cordova, CA                                                                                   2005- 2013

Learning and Development Manager                                                                    2012- 2013

Organizational Effectiveness Consultant                                                             2011- 2012

Senior Training Specialist                                                                                  2006- 2011

Training Specialist                                                                                             2005- 2006

• Led a team of twelve learning professionals to create enhancements, process improvements, and specific training to meet the needs of the organization
• Led the implementation of the Electronic Medical record, including creating, delivering, coordinating, and evaluating training material for 600+ staff and 175 providers.
• Designed and delivered supervisor workshop curricula such as; Building a Healthy Teams for Organizations, Coaching Competencies, Preparing for Leadership, Communication Styles, and Rewarding and Recognizing Employees
• Built relationships with key contacts within the organization to assess training needs and develop and facilitate customized training programs

Oracle Corporation Rocklin, CA                                                                 1999- 2005                                   

Training Coordinator                                                                                           2000- 2005

Recruiter Liaison                                                                                               2000- 2001

Senior Collections Analyst                                                                                 1999- 2006

• Serve as a project manager for Oracle University and knowledge certification programs created to identify training gaps and assist with implementing training programs based on certification results.
• Maintained day-to-day operations of new hires including all staffing, training, and workspace coordination.

Master of Arts, Communication                                                         

 California State University, Chico, 1999                                              

Bachelor of Arts, Communication                                                             

San Diego State University, 1997

Train the Trainer Certificate

                        Sacramento State University, Currently in progress

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Articulate Online, Quiz Maker, Presenter; Adobe Acrobat, Visio, Captivate, Webex

Certified Training

Crucial Conversations, Crucial Accountability, Franklin Covey (Inspiring Trust, Project Management for Non-Project Managers, Professional Presentation Skills), Situation Leadership and Self Leadership, 5 Dynamics     

Part Time Faculty at Sierra College in Communication Studies, Since 2017