Chrystina is a trainer, coach, software engineer, project manager, advocate, and host. At Elevate, she is a subject matter expert in Leadership, Communication, Team Building, Conflict Management, Risk Management, Consultative Strategies, and more. She specializes in Requirements Gathering, especially for software development, Retrospective Facilitation (aka Lessons Learned) post-event or post-project debriefs to acknowledge good outcomes and challenges to walk away with an Action Plan for improvement, and Coaching for core basics, templates, and intention management for coaches and mentors. Chrystina has 30+ years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience in various roles including engineering, operations, and project management in industries such as biomedical, automotive, HR/Payroll software and FINTECH technologies. She is the author of the Gutsy Pivot Planner “GPP” – Goals & Daily Planner and a Journal, all in one, and co-author of “Sparks: Ignite Your Way to Success”, listed on multiple Amazon Best Seller Lists. As a survivor of domestic violence, Chrystina now empowers others to imagine a world where everyone is confidently Gutsy to pursue their dreams, their passions, and their purpose for this lifetime. With strategies, tools, techniques, and trusting the process, everyone can pivot to lives that serve their highest good and achievements. She is an invaluable member of the Elevate team.
Trainer & Executive Coach, Elevate (2023-Present); Trainer/Keynote Speaker/Coach, Act 4 Impact (2019-Present); Host/Executive Producer/Founder, Gutsy Travels (2022-Present); Trainer, Aikerson Consulting Group (2021-Present); Trainer, Pryor Learning Solutions (2019-2023); Speaker/Coach/Advocacy Speaker, No Kid Hungry – Amplify MT Speaker Bureau Coach (2019); Advocacy Speaker, Haven Bozeman – End the Silence Speaker Bureau (2018-Present); Software Project Manager, Zoot Enterprises (2016-2019); Enterprise Consulting Project Manager, Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (2010-2014); Consultant, MHA & Associates (2010-2012); Trainer & Business Coach, International Association of U.S. Government Contractors IAUSGC (2009-2011); Trainer/Coach, Sandler Training Institute (2009-2011); Business Process Manager, Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (2000-2008); Project Coordinator, AutoNation Inc. (2997-2000); Operations/Systems Manager, Diamond K Financial Corp (1992-1997)
B.S. in Biology, Towson University; Graduate Studies in Environmental Health Engineering, Johns Hopkins University; Negotiation Skills for Project Managers & Risk Management, The George Washington University; Enterprise Process Management & Business Process Mapping, University of Florida (U of FL) / Orion Development; Introduction to Scrum & Agile Development Methodology, Ultimate Software; Managing Information Technical Projects, ESI International, Inc.; DISC & EQ Assessment Certified; KBB-Knowledge Broker Blueprint Graduate; International Association of Facilitators (IAF) – Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) Florida Dispute Resolution Center – FL Supreme Court Mediator Certified; Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, Brevard Zoo, Florida
National Speaker Association – Las Vegas Chapter & National Membership; Project Management Institute (PMI); Tedx Bozeman Committee Member; Toastmasters International – Club/District Levels; Haven Bozeman – Support Services for Victims of Domestic Violence; International Association of Facilitators (IAF); WeAreHer – Event Coordinator/Supporter; Florida Speakers Association; American Business Women’s Association – South Broward Chapter; International Retrospective Facilitators Community; Women in Distress – Speaker / Volunteer
Travel is a passion for Chrystina. She is the creator of the Gutsy Travels Show on ROKU, WWDBTV, and YouTube. As host, she celebrates Gutsy people around the world by sharing their stories on location.
Elevate BDG is a professional skills training, coaching, consulting, and workforce management company that makes your employees better. Our diverse roster of trainers, customized training topics, and remote training solutions ensure your staff, managers, and executives will reach their peak workforce potential.
Elevate BDG is a professional skills training, coaching, consulting, and workforce management company that makes your employees better. Our diverse roster of trainers, customized training topics, and remote training solutions ensure your staff, managers, and executives will reach their peak workforce potential.
