Dean Howley

I'm a learner, doer, and teacher.

I’m a learner – my curiosity, thirst for knowledge, and DIY attitude mean I constantly seek new knowledge, skills, and abilities. I’m a doer – I apply the lessons I’ve learned to the problems and challenges that inspire my learning. I’m a teacher – the process of learning and doing leads to more lessons and experience that should be shared with others. It’s a cycle that has shaped my career and my life.

I have a wide range of experience.

My education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and interests have led me to a unique set of career experiences in industries that include higher education, commercial real estate valuation, commercial financial services, tourism and recreation, and accounting.

I know my personal value proposition.

Through numerous roles in a variety of organizations and industries, I have come to understand and refine my personal value proposition. It is most effectively communicated using three thematic groupings: Leadership & Organization; Communicating Value; and Teaching & Training.

I lead and organize by...

Defining and refining the mission and vision of an organization or team
Setting and managing organizational priorities
Streamlining processes and procedures for increased efficiency and effectiveness
Setting clear expectations and leading by example
Mentoring, motivating, and developing members of my team
Fostering a progressive workplace culture of excellence, openness, positivity, and balance

I communicate value by...

Defining and communicating the value proposition of a product or service
Recognizing specific customer needs and tailoring targeted marketing messages
Developing and refining sales and marketing materials to attract potential customers
Creating attractive and attention-grabbing advertising through copy and graphic design
Building mutual-value-driven relationships with teammates, customers, and influencers
Leveraging new and traditional channels for marketing and sales cycles

I teach and train by...

Recognizing and reconciling gaps in team knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience
Demonstrating and supporting the use of new tools, processes, and procedures
Developing and delivering targeted and engaging training
Building and refining learner-focused learning outcomes, lessons, and deliverables
Recognizing, supporting, and teaching to individual learning needs and preferences
Leveraging evolving technologies and techniques to improve learning experiences

I would love to hear from you.

I am always open to a conversation about learning - educational opportunities - doing - professional and volunteer opportunities - and teaching - teaching and training opportunities. Please feel free to connect with me by email or through my social media profiles.