Elizabeth Groat

Elizabeth Groat has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Elizabeth currently works as a Project Manager at Cover Whale, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Learn iT! from 2017 to 2023, first as an Operations Manager from 2017 to 2018, and then as a Senior Project Manager from 2018 to 2023.

Before their time at Learn iT!, Elizabeth worked at Yahoo! Inc. as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator from January 2017 to July 2017. In this role, they facilitated the on-boarding process for the University Recruiting team and was responsible for coordinating interview schedules and data entry into Applicant Tracking Systems.

From 2013 to 2017, Elizabeth held various positions at the Cinta Aveda Institute: Student Salon & Spa. Elizabeth served as an Assistant Director from June 2015 to January 2017, overseeing daily operations and managing recruitment and onboarding. Prior to that, they worked as an Operations Manager from April 2013 to June 2015.

Elizabeth also has experience as a Manager at Naracamicie USA from 2010 to 2013 and as a Retail Coordinator at Cinta Salon from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, they worked as a Barista at Starbucks from 2007 to 2010.

In their earlier career, Elizabeth gained legal experience as an Intern at a Criminal Defense firm and AmeriCorps. As a Criminal Defense Intern, they transcribed interviews and prioritized collected information from suspects and witnesses. During their time at AmeriCorps as an Intern JusticeCorps member, they assisted clients with filing and understanding the Family Law Legal System.

Overall, Elizabeth Groat has a strong background in project management, operations, talent acquisition, and customer service.

Elizabeth Groat completed a one-year program in Dynamic Work Design at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management in 2018. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from San Francisco State University, a four-year program they completed in 2011.

In addition to their formal education, Elizabeth Groat has obtained several certifications. Elizabeth became a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from the Scrum Alliance in May 2021. Elizabeth also holds the title of Certified OKR Professional from OKRsTraining.com, obtained in June 2019. Furthermore, they are a Project Management Professional certified by the Project Management Institute, achieved in November 2018. Elizabeth has achieved the Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) designation from the Scrum Alliance multiple times in May 2021.