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Jan Breiner Frazier
Jan Breiner Frazier is the managing member of Planning Plus, LLC, and has been a consulting professional since 1988. She has designed and facilitated strategic, annual, and operational planning sessions for a multitude of organizations, often bringing together diverse philosophies, opinions, and perspectives to help groups collectively meet stated objectives. Her planning projects have often resulted in assisting with organizational design, process improvement, and customer service initiatives. Her work with non-profit boards and associations has included strategic planning, board development, and committee structure.
Jan has also designed and facilitated executive team retreats and management/supervisory training and development workshops in the areas of Corporate Culture, Managing Change, Organizational and Interpersonal Communication, Performance Based Management, and Ethics in the Workplace. Other projects have included work-flow analyses and process improvement plans, customer and employee satisfaction surveys, key executive selection, and various human resource projects.
Prior to her consulting work, Jan was the Personnel/Marketing Director of a multi-state wholesale/retail organization, with additional experience in contract administration and various other mid-level management positions.
Jan received her B.A. both in Organizational Communication and Philosophy from Indiana University, Indianapolis, graduating with highest distinction and receiving departmental honors in both departments. She received her M.S. in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University and has been an Associate Faculty member for the Center of Philanthropy. In addition to her consulting and teaching, Jan is frequently asked to speak at local and statewide meetings and conferences.
Christine Shepard
Christine Shepard serves as a project manager and consultant for Planning Plus,LLC. She has designed and facilitated strategic, annual, and operational planning sessions for both for-profit and non-profit organizations, including board development and committee structure.
Christine has also designed and facilitated executive team retreats and management/supervisory training and development workshops in the areas of Corporate Culture, Building Effective Teams, Performance Based Management, and Interpersonal Communication.
Prior to her consulting work, Christine held positions in marketing and design, and sales and service for a local multi-million dollar Communications and Graphics firm. Her background brings an opportunity for insight into marketing strategies and needs identified through the planning process. Her hands-on graphic design skills have been utilized on various projects, including those requiring community outreach.
Christine received her B.S. in Graphics Art Management with a minor in Business Administration from Ball State University, graduating with honors in her department. In addition to her consulting work, Christine has recently held an executive position on the Board of Directors for the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) and is active in local homeless issues.