DERRICK D RODGERS

Dr. Derrick D Rodgers, also known as “Doc Rodgers”, is the Founder and Principle Owner of I-ABLE Consulting, LLC. As a certified speaker, coach, and trainer with the John Maxwell Team, he brings over 20 years of experience in leadership and organizational development across multiple industries.

Through I-ABLE Consulting, Dr. Rodgers leverages his extensive network, combined with proven processes, to deliver transformative solutions that remove the fears and obstacles that can hinder personal growth and stifle organizational progress.

INNOVATION 95%
AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP 95%
COMMUNICATION 95%

JOB EXPERIENCE

Jan 2009
- Present
Novant Health, Winston-Salem, NC
Manager of Learning Systems Technology & Leadership Development

Responsible for leading strategic development and implementation for enterprise leadership development programs and transformative learning
technology enablement within our organization through the deployment of consultative services, innovative learning technologies, impactful content design, and timely learning analytics.


Technology Enabled Learning

  • Provided leadership in the development of an enterprise technology
    enabled learning strategy.
  • Reduced costs $90,000 over the duration of a new agreement to make
    room for new users and increased the regulatory compliance
    completion rate from 80% to 98% in first year.
  • Transitioned Learning Management System for new acquisition resulting
    in reducing operational costs by nearly 50% in 2023, 65% in 2024.
  • Delivered a 22% reduction in enterprise compliance delinquency for
    30,000 users.
  • Developed strategy for enterprise learning analytics dashboard for all
    regulatory, compliance, leadership courses.
  • Increased enterprise CBL efficiency by implementing a new gateway
    LMS role that expanded access for key business stakeholders to
    maintain Instructor Led training content.
  • Developed a new emerging learning technology strategy to support
    expansion of technology enabled learning solutions for enterprise.
July 2017
- July 2019
Lowe's Companies Inc., Mooresville, NC
Senior Learning Technology Consultant & Content Support Analyst
  • Facilitated Leadership Essentials Coaching sessions for corporate leadership
    attendees
  • Evaluated work products of multiple vendors to ensure content followed
    established standards.
  • Analyzed and refined learning technology solutions, tools, and
    processes, including leading the selection, deployment, and learning
    plan for a new enterprise e-learning authoring platform.
  • Collaborated with key global stakeholders in India to identify and resolve
    content issues.
  • Consulted with Learning and Development program representatives to create,
    update, and test enterprise L&D content in the Learning Management System.
  • Provided consultation to program managers and instructional designers
    design leads regarding implementation strategy consistent within the
    existing learning framework.
2015
2019
I-ABLE Consulting, LLC, Peoria, IL

I-ABLE Consulting, LLC in Peoria, IL is a human performance improvement, life
skills coaching, and learning technology consulting firm. It plays an instrumental
role in developing leadership workshops and seminars to enhance professional
growth. The firm's expertise extends to providing learning technology consulting,
aiding in the onboarding process of new supply chain owners and agents
through certification, and leadership development programs. I-ABLE Consulting
also takes an active part in youth empowerment by implementing the John
Maxwell YouthMax program, targeted at nurturing leadership skills among
middle and high school students.

 

Owner

  • Designed and developed IMAGINE-ABLE Leadership framework for building
    transformational organizational leaders.
  • Designed and developed leadership portal for clients to Directed operations
    of a human performance improvement, life skills coaching, and learning
    technology consulting firm responsible for developing leadership
    workshops/seminars.
  • Provided user experience consulting for Fortune 50 clientele for
    onboarding new supply chain owners, agents, including certification,
    licensure, and leadership development.
  • Implemented John Maxwell YouthMax youth leadership program &
    curriculum for middle & high school students.
2003
2015
Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, IL
LMS Team Leader & Senior Learning Systems Consultant

Provided consulting services and innovative learning technology solutions
within Caterpillar University. Including supporting 80,000 global dealer LMS
subscribers, developing global training programs, and synthesizing metrics
for business intelligence & executive dashboards. Identified and deployed
learning tech solutions, global training programs with translation services,
and designed dealer job role competency frameworks. Additional
responsibilities leading software and app development projects, designing
dealer job role competency frameworks, and managing vendor relationships

  • Designed and Deployed DLMS Administrator role for 150+ global dealers
    to support the deployment of new learning systems platform
  • Designed and deployed learning conference in four global regional
    markets (EAME, APD, LACD, and NACD) to provide leadership and
    support to systems administrator role.
  • Secured 70,000 new users by researching and deploying innovative and
    integrated learning technology solutions that helped grow the dealer
    subscription base from 10,000 to 80,000.
  • Generated 50,000+ subscribers, 10,000 certified sales professionals, and
    $7M in subscription revenue while managing numerous, simultaneous projects.
  • Developed scalable global train the trainer program for over 200+ global
    dealer learning management system administrators that included a
    continuous program evaluation component.
  • Synthesized learning system data into monthly, quarterly, and annual executive
    summary dashboards to support 150+ global dealer system administrators.
  • Led the strategic development of leading-edge technology to support global
    Learning Management Systems (LMS) initiatives in analyzing business pro
  • Designed, tested, reviewed, and deployed software and LMS updates
  • Deployed Caterpillar’s first mobile Flash Card game app developed for
    iOS and Android devices, leveraged Google Analytics reporting to build
    learning strategy for increasing retention.
  • Integrated business intelligence dashboard for providing dealer leaders
    key learning metrics.
  • Interfaced with key stakeholders, providing key metrics gathering on dealer safety
    Leveraged the development of games, augmented reality, virtual reality,
  • and wearable mobile devices by making comprehensive recommendations
    regarding the viability of technologies.
  • and assessments to support Global Construction and Infrastructure
    dealer training efforts

OTHER LEADERSHIP ROLES, CERTIFICATIONS, TOOLS/ASSESSMENTS

Learning and Leadership Certifications
  • NCHA Mentorship Program (2023)
  • Korn Ferry Leadership Univ For Humanity (2024)
  • Kirkpatrick Certified Professional – Bronze Level (2020)
  • Managing Learning Technologies (2021)
  • John Maxwell Team Certified Speaker, Coach, Consultant (2016)
Learning Design & Leadership Tools / Assessments

Core Strengths, 6 Sigma DMAIC/DMEDI Green Belt, LaMarsh Manage Change
Methodology, INFOR, Peoplesoft, Service Now, Salesforce, ICIMS, Cornerstone,
Success Factors, Logicbay LMS, Saba LMS, Xyleme LCMS, Survey Monkey,
Power BI, Google Analytics, Tableau, Information Builders WebFocus, SPSS,
SAS, Articulate 360, Brainshark, Camtasia Studio, Adobe Captivate, Lectora,
Prezi, Blackboard, Zoom, Webex, Go To Meeting, Adobe Connect, Ed Puzzle,
Google Classroom, Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps, SCORM, AICC,
Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Moodle, Salesforce, Power BI

Other Related Roles
  • Middle School Athletic Director & HS Technology Instructor (Quest Charter
    Academy)
  • Leadership Academy Faculty Sponsor (Quest Charter Academy)
  • Adjunct Faculty Instructor (Purdue Univ, Robert Morris College, Illinois
    Central College)
  • Manager Web Design & Development Team (Multi-Ad Services)
  • Internet Project Manager (Advanced Systems Design)
  • Senior Business Consultant (CILCO)
  • Marketing Program Manager (CILCO)
  • Information Center Analyst (CILCO)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Deep understanding of leadership development frameworks and organizational development practices.
  • Experience in change management and driving organizational change through leadership development.
  • Ability to analyze data, provide insights, and make data-driven decisions to improve program effectiveness.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong leadership, team-building, and coaching skills.

EDUCATION

May 2024
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA

Doctor of Strategic Leader

August 2015
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Master of Science, Education, Learning
Design & Technology

December 1998
Bradley University, Peoria, IL

Master of Business Administration,
Marketing Concentration

May 1992
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science,
Minor in Business Administration