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Train Me Today

about train me today

 Founded in 2003, for the purpose of providing quality sexual harassment prevention training, Train Me Today has remained passionate about presenting effective and highly engaging training. Our trainers are subject matter experts in the field of Human Resources. We are credentialed, certified and experienced in the Human Resources body of knowledge.

TMT Executive Team

jacquelyn thorp,CEO, mshr, sphr, phrca

kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp

kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp

  

Jacquelyn is the founder and CEO of Train Me Today.  After four decades in the corporate world as a Human Resources professional, Jacquelyn’s tireless commitment to people and business management, and her passion to fight discrimination and harassment drove her to launch Train Me Today in 2003. 


Jacquelyn is a passionate and compassionate trainer.  She is direct, decisive, inspirational, interactive and interesting with a strong commitment to helping her students reach their goals.


She is the driver and team leader for the Professional in Human Resources California ( PHRca®) Exam Preparation Study Guide. 


Jacquelyn is a graduate of Chapman University with a Master of Science in Human Resources.  She is a nationally certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) as well as a California-specific HR specialist ( PHRca® ).


Outside of work, Jacquelyn has an active life as a grandparent, Dog Mom, RV camper and line dancer!   


You can reach Jacquelyn at jthorp@trainmetoday.com.

kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp

kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp

kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp


Kathy has dedicated her HR career to helping business leaders envision and implement innovative human resources solutions that produce results.


Kathy's deep understanding of business operations and HR practices allows her to work with companies to create innovative and creative solutions while maintaining compliance in a complex employment landscape. Kathy continues to share her passion for HR as an instructor and mentor, developing and delivering national and international courses on HR, Anti-harassment, leadership development and more. 


Kathy serves as Vice President at Train Me Today. She has a Masters in Human Resource Management from Brandman University. She is a nationally certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®)  and Senior Certified Professional (SCP), as well as a California-specific certification ( PHRca®).


When not working, Kathy enjoys cycling, music, and wine tasting with friends. 


You can reach Kathy at kathy@trainmetoday.com

jeff kinworthy, president and BILLY, internet canine star

jeff kinworthy, president and BILLY, internet canine star

jeff kinworthy, president and BILLY, internet canine star


Jeff Kinworthy is the co-founder and President of Train Me Today.  After four decades as a Journeyman Lineman for Southern California Edison, Jeff retired and joined Train Me Today in 2014.  


As the primary investor and support system,  Jeff provides support to all areas of Train Me Today wherever needed, for the trainers, the management team, general administrative team, our clients and vendors.  


He handles all shipping and receiving activity of the PHRca Exam Preparation Study Guides.


Outside of work, Jeff has an active life as a grandparent, camper, and golfer! 


Billy is the TMT mascot.  You can reach Jeff at jkinworthy@trainmetoday.com.

linda thorp, executive assistant and accounting

jeff kinworthy, president and BILLY, internet canine star

jeff kinworthy, president and BILLY, internet canine star


Linda has always had a passion for helping people.  With over 20 years in the banking industry and working for one of the largest banks in the United States, Linda worked with her passion as a Corporate Trainer.  In   this environment Linda was able to help her students learn the value of leading with "heart" when it comes to customer service.  


Linda's extensive background with numbers and her attention to detail serve her well as our Executive Assistance.  


Our Web classes give Linda an opportunity to put her trainer skills to work as a co-facilitator.  Linda and her husband enjoy traveling and spending time with family and especially their three grandchildren.  


You can reach Linda a linda@trainmetoday.com.

Trainers

EFRAIN G. FUENTES, ED.D

ROBERT g. MILLER, PHR, PHRCA

EFRAIN G. FUENTES, ED.D

Dr. Fuentes specializes in designing and executing organizationally transformative diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives. The emphasis and specialty in the areas of multicultural workplaces; Emotional Intelligence; Critical Thinking; Leadership and Psychology of Organizations. Knowledge in effective use of social media strategy development for talent acquisition. For example: hybrid career fairs to advance organizational developmental goals and objectives. Furthermore, bilingual (Spanish & English) trainer in "Preventing, Identifying & Correcting Sexual Harassment" to comply with California Government Code 12950.1 Training .  


You can reach Dr. Fuentes at efrain@trainmetoday.com

PAMELA WINTERS, SPHR

ROBERT g. MILLER, PHR, PHRCA

EFRAIN G. FUENTES, ED.D

Pamela is a Human Resources trainer and consultant with over 40 years of experience.  Leaving corporate America in 2013, Pamela’s passion to keep active has kept her busy facilitating PHR/SPHR exam prep classes and harassment prevention in addition to volunteering with adult literacy and local theatre. Returning to complete her education mid-life, Pamela graduated from Cal State Los Angeles with a business degree emphasizing HR. She served as PIHRA’s volunteer President in 2003 and was awarded PIHRA’s Excellence in Human Resources award in 2005. 


In her spare time, Pamela enjoys her amazing grandsons, reading, sewing quilts for third world countries and keeping fit. You can reach Pamela at pamela@trainmetoday.com.

ROBERT g. MILLER, PHR, PHRCA

ROBERT g. MILLER, PHR, PHRCA

ROBERT g. MILLER, PHR, PHRCA

Robert G. Miller is an “Outcome Specialist”. He has facilitated organizational leadership and strategic management that lead to the following increased operational effectiveness/reduced costs, established collaborative management work groups, and resulted in budget surpluses.

Robert has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources for large and small employers specializing in Management Relations/Performance Management, Benefit restructure, Engagement, Litigation, Performance Investigations, Discipline, Mgmnt training, Risk mgmnt / Safety/Osha, Comp/Benefit mgmnt, Budget Compliance.


You can reach Robert at robert@trainmetoday.com


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