Kelly Cockrell

Kelly Cockrell has extensive work experience in talent management, people and culture development, leadership talent development, HR and training management, organization and talent development, and training and development consulting. Kelly has held leadership positions in various companies, including Buckner International, Torchy's Tacos, The Freeman Company, ClubCorp, Whataburger, KCL&D, Yum! Brands, Partner's Consulting Inc., Pizza Inn, and Boston Market. Throughout their career, they have focused on building capabilities, developing leaders, enhancing company culture, and implementing innovative training and development solutions.

Kelly Cockrell attended the University of North Texas and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Restaurant Management. In addition, Kelly Cockrell has obtained several certifications, including being a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion through the Brandon Hall Group in June 2023, completing the Josh Bersin Masterclass: Building a World-Class Learning Organization through CrossKnowledge in November 2019, and obtaining a certification in Gamification through Coursera Verified Certificates in April 2014. Kelly Cockrell also holds a DDI Facilitator certification from DDI | Development Dimensions International, although the specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification are not available.