TMT Executive Team
jacquelyn thorp,CEO, mshr, sphr, phrca
samantha deland,VP eLearning, msoP, sphr, phrca
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 was the driver and team leader for the Professional in Human Resources Exam Preparation Study Guide.
Jacquelyn is a Chapman University alum 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, camper and line dancer!
You can reach Jacquelyn at jthorp@trainmetoday.com.
kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp
samantha deland,VP eLearning, msoP, sphr, phrca
kathy ruffino, VP. mshr, sphr, phrca, shrm-scp
Kathy is a results-driven Human Resources Professional with progressive HR and leadership experience in providing innovative HR solutions for small to medium-sized organizations.
She is a proven communicator with a strong commitment to service and a history of partnering in the development and implementation of HR strategies to achieve business results. Her expertise in employee relations, performance management, Federal (multi-state) and California legal compliance, and workplace investigations is vast. She can help you develop policies and procedures, employee handbooks, and various training programs including anti-harassment, recruitment & hiring, and disciplinary action.
Kathy has a Masters in Human Resource Management from Brandman University and Bachelors of Science in Business Management & Administration from the University of Redlands. She is a nationally certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) as well as a California-specific certification (PHRca) from the Human Resources Certification Institute.
You can reach Kathy at kathy@trainmetoday.com
samantha deland,VP eLearning, msoP, sphr, phrca
samantha deland,VP eLearning, msoP, sphr, phrca
jeff kinworthy, president and BILLY, internet canine star
Samantha has a commitment to a people-focused mindset and a desire to help California companies achieve their strategic goals,
Samantha joined the Train Me Today team in 2011 and quickly grew into the roles of Trainer and Human Resources Consultant. Her ability to uniquely tailor HR processes allows her to collaborate with business owners and HR practitioners at companies of all sizes to ensure they are operating effectively while remaining compliant. Samantha is also Vice President of eLearning and has developed Anti-Harassment Training programs that fulfill training requirements through the United States.
Samantha graduated with a Masters Degree in Organizational Psychology and Development from Walden University,
She is an active skater on a local roller derby team. Her dedication and desire to accomplish goals extends outside of work where she is a wife and mother.
You can reach Samantha at sdeland@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
linda thorp, executive assistant and accounting
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.
OPEN, part-time MARKETING REP
jeff kinworthy, president and BILLY, internet canine star
linda thorp, executive assistant and accounting
The TMT marketing rep will represent Train Me Today at HR Association meetings and have a strong online online presence.
The marketing representative will present the public image of TMT's products and services. They will write marketing materials, send out press releases to media outlets, and overseeing social media marketing campaigns.
The marketing representative will organize the HR Pro Conference, the PIHRA and other HR Conferences to raise awareness of the company's products and services.
Wage $25 per hour/30 hours per week. No benefits except sick leave. No weekend work.
Send resume or inquire at info@trainmetoday.com.
Support
hannah thorp, ONLINE ADMIN
dinneh estrada, SOCIAL ADMIN
dinneh estrada, SOCIAL ADMIN
Working as a part-time assistant at Train Me Today, Hannah uploads orders from our wonderful clients into our new database, Moodle.
She is currently studying to become a nurse at Azusa Pacific University.
Apart from working with Train Me Today for the past year, Hannah enjoys hiking, spending time with friends, and learning new things. You can reach Hannah at hannah@trainmetoday.com
dinneh estrada, SOCIAL ADMIN
dinneh estrada, SOCIAL ADMIN
dinneh estrada, SOCIAL ADMIN
After completing her journey at Musicians Institute, Dinneh joined Train Me Today as part of the marketing team. In her short time here, and in true millennial fashion, she has grown the company’s online presence, increased traffic to the website, and implemented her first marketing campaign. All while continuing her studies to earn her Bachelors Degree in Business Management.
Outside of work, Dinneh is an accomplished musician, an avid concert goer, and looks forward to traveling the world. You can reach Dinneh at dinneh@trainmetoday.com
dinneh estrada, SOCIAL ADMIN
Trainers
EFRAIN G. FUENTES, ED.D
SHARONDA BISHOP, MSHR, SPHR
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
SHARONDA BISHOP, MSHR, SPHR
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.
SHARONDA BISHOP, MSHR, SPHR
SHARONDA BISHOP, MSHR, SPHR
SHARONDA BISHOP, MSHR, SPHR
Sharonda Bishop is a human resource trainer and consultant, possessing over 25 years of human resources, payroll, and training experience. She loves training supervisors and managers on subjects including supervisory skills, talent acquisition, and project management leadership, in order to hone their communication, teamwork and leadership skills. A graduate of Cornell University, Sharonda has a bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a master’s degree in Human Resource Design from Claremont University, and is currently a doctoral student at DePaul University.
When she is not working, Sharonda enjoys spending time with her family, husband, daughter and stepson and.....spending time whenever she can at Disneyland! You can reach Sharonda at sharonda@trainmetoday.com
MARIA R. DIAZ, SPHR, PHRCA
KATHERINE TOLLMAN, MSHR, SPHR
SHARONDA BISHOP, MSHR, SPHR
Maria R. Diaz, is a bi-lingual (English/Spanish) trainer and HR Consultant. Her areas of specialty are anti-harassment training, EIQ, and DISC.
She is a Certified Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR). Certified Core Assessments (EIQ-2, DISC, Motivators, Learning Styles & Critical Thinking) practitioner with Assessment 24x7. Provide Coaching and Training Workshops to inspire and develop positive leaders. I love what I do because I am helping individuals make a positive impact on leading respectfully and engaging people to be their best.
You can reach Maria at maria@trainmetoday.com
ROBERT g. MILLER, PHR, PHRCA
KATHERINE TOLLMAN, MSHR, SPHR
KATHERINE TOLLMAN, MSHR, SPHR
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
KATHERINE TOLLMAN, MSHR, SPHR
KATHERINE TOLLMAN, MSHR, SPHR
KATHERINE TOLLMAN, MSHR, SPHR
After working for many years in the Hospitality and Food & Beverage industry, Katherine Tollman has applied her working knowledge to her consulting business Hospitality Smartz. Through her business she has successfully elevated a variety of business teams with passionate, caring and knowledgeable instruction. Katherine and Hospitality Smartz specializes in regulatory food safety, responsible alcohol service and workplace harassment prevention training. Katherine proudly graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development. At home, Katherine is a self-taught artist and dearly loves her three rescue dogs and cat, Munchie, Dude, Timothy and Fat Kitty. You can reach Katherine at ktollman@trainmetoday.com