A strategist who builds, and a builder who strategizes.

“Darren is collaborative, communicative and results driven and his forward thinking has enabled us to shape our Learning Plan in a way that will drive next level impact... The expertise and energy Darren brings into everything he executes on is truly unmatched. I look forward to any opportunity I have to partner with him in the future.

“Darren has been the first consultant outside of Plano with whom I've been able to build a truly strategic and mutually beneficial relationship through the CliftonStrengths program. He stepped in seamlessly during a transition period... tackling backlogged requests and initiating stakeholder conversations grounded in warmth, empathy, and grace.

“Darren always made himself available for support when I had questions about the process and results of the PL data and insights work. Darren's role went beyond his scope, connecting the dots and driving work forward, showing strength in Customer Focus... his ability to communicate the bigger picture and offer insights has been instrumental.

“Darren is a great teammate — he always brings energy and positivity to any project my team loops him into. He has an expansive knowledge of L&D offerings and finds creative ways to tailor these offerings to meet the needs of a business... He is very attentive in meetings and asks great questions to ensure he gets to the root of a problem before developing his approach. I always feel confident when I go to him with questions or requests, which makes Darren a huge asset to our team!

“There is something to be said about someone who comes into a gray space and asks the RIGHT questions. There were countless moments where Darren just had to “figure it out” and he did just that and MORE... Darren was all about making processes easier for everyone, not just himself!

“Darren was a phenomenal partner to have during the creation and launch of the iOS Security Scouts training. He was laser focused on delivering an exceptional product for our clients... He asked the right questions, used his educational skills and knowledge to create and deliver a training product that blew away the clients.

“Darren demonstrated extraordinary talent in project management and curriculum development. He was a driving force behind the creation of the Belonging Baseline foundational DIB learning curriculum... He fearlessly navigated challenges, utilizing his resourcefulness to continue propelling the curriculum forward.

“Through his influence, partnership and sharing of his expertise in human centered design and learning and development, he has been able to lead and engage in multiple projects... He successfully designed and launched XD's Figma CBT and collaborated with our risk partner on the compliance strategy to ensure all users of Figma are educated on the policy and guidelines related to Figma usage.

“Ridiculously efficient is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Darren. I worked with him for over three years... Darren's ability to juggle multiple projects was unlike any I've seen before and made a dramatic difference in the productivity level of our team.

“Darren ensures accountability by taking on the responsibility and outcome for others. He pushes himself and others for results... builds strong sponsor and stakeholder relationships, uses customer insights, and drives project completions that exceed company expectations.