Margie Kersten

Background

About Margie Kersten

Global Learning Leader Strategy | Curriculum Development | Facilitation Learning leader with 20+ years of experience in curriculum strategy and development, deployment of learning (in-person and virtual), and the facilitation of global learning solutions to a broad range of audiences around the world—from interns through senior executives—across matrixed environments at professional services firms including Ernst & Young (EY), Accenture, Andersen Consulting, and Arthur Andersen. Career Highlights • Leadership: Developed and executed 20+ annual executive-level EY events (Americas, EMEIA, Asia Pac) from 40+ countries with budgets up to $1.6+M. Sessions ranged from 300-800 participants. • Curriculum Strategy & Development: Developed, designed, and delivered strategic and operational aspects of learning for EY interns through partners in US Forensic & Integrity Services encompassing 1300+ people, 45+ instructor-led courses, and multiple virtual programs and workshops. Currently creating a new curriculum for the fast-growing and new stand-alone practice, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, to meet the needs of industry expert hires and evolving real-time legislative decisions. • Program Management: Program leader for complex events, including the Americas Forensic & Integrity Services Executive Conference ($1.6+M budget, 700+ people from 33 countries,125 leaders, 3-5 days). Executive Competencies Innovative leadership | Creative problem-solver | Quick to adopt new technologies | Develop curriculums & learning strategies with flawless execution | Experienced facilitator, trainer & mentor | Program management & project planning | Content management & research | Team building & people development | Business communications | Internal communications | Onsite & virtual logistics expert