Suzanne Grannis Calton

Learning & Development | Onboarding & Training | ISP Research & Development | Stake Holder Management | ISP Business Operating Systems at Scale

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

About

Global Learning Content and Delivery Specialist with 20+ years of experience in instructional leadership, bilingual facilitation, and cross-cultural program design. Skilled in developing high- impact learning content, delivering engaging training experiences (in-person and virtual), and managing end-to-end learning initiatives across diverse environments. Recognized for scaling programs, elevating learner engagement, and strengthening collaboration through research-based instructional practices, creative delivery formats, and strong stakeholder partnerships. Adept at supporting educators, employees, and global teams with solutions grounded in educational psychology and practical, real-world application.

Experience

  • Retention Systems/Growth Strategist for ISPs at Visp.net
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    I guarantee retention and predictable growth patterns that scale to balance into the lives of ISPs. Simply put, I help ISPs spend more time with family, improve their golf game, and enjoy what matters beyond work. With VISP’s robust team and partners, we rely on 36 years of industry obsession, tracking trends and forecasting success. We custom-build growth scaffolds that plug into each ISP’s—immediate needs and give clarity for scaling toward success and eventual exit. Visit myispscore.com For a free 4-minute ISP health check. Instant assessment results. Ask me about HiBOS, our High-functioning ISP Business Operating System. We’re your pit crew—working behind the scenes to keep your ISP running at peak performance, so you stay on track and in the lead.

  • Program Expansion & Coaching Lead at JustServe
    2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Scaled JustServe from 4 to 24 service units in four months, ranking #3 nationally by building repeatable learning pathways, coaching structures, and microlearning-style onboarding. • Facilitated weekly online cohorts of 10 and collectively coached 164 participants across the expansion period including follow up for learning retention feedback collection. • Recruited and trained 22 coaches to mentor 24 founding leaders in developing core competencies in goal-setting, recruitment strategies, sponsorship acquisition, presentation delivery, and event planning in collaboration with local dignitaries, resulting in 12 media features, 6 engaged sponsors, and a record-breaking service event.

  • More Than Aware, Founder & Executive Director at www.MoreThanAware.com
    Oct 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 9 mos

    Since 2011, More Than Aware is Shanghai's own non-profit Breast Cancer prevention/recovery wellness organization focusing on "Awareness in Action".

  • Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator at Kaiser JROTC Parent Coordinator
    2021 - 2024 · 3 yrs

    Coordinated student-facing initiatives and parent committee operations, both in person and online to ensure clear communication, high engagement, and smooth execution of community-focused programs.

  • Corporate Sales & Training Director | Co-Owner at Brick'Em Young (now Brick Loot)
    2014 - 2024 · 10 yrs

    • Co-owned and operated Brick’Em Young for 10 years, developing product design; spearheaded corporate sales & training, generating $364k in closed revenue and a $100k pipeline within 8 weeks through product training. • Led training efforts for high-close corporate sales performance while educating corporate clients through each stage of the private-label manufacturing process. • Built lasting relationships with high-profile clients (Toyota, U-Haul, AbbVie, Sonic Hotels, etc.) through consultative training and support. • Branded “Business Bricks,” shifting clients from LEGO-branded products to 70% more profitable private-label manufacturing.