Janet Benson
Learning Lead, Senior Researcher & Innovation Specialist at Learnovate Centre- Claim this Profile
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Michael McGovern
Janet embodies passionate excellence. Her love of learning is backed by deep and broad experience combined with a practical, pragmatic, collaborative approach to all she does. Janet can distil the most challenging learning theory and research into transformative solutions for individuals and organisations as they make their own learning journeys. Janet is a careful, considerate listener with a remarkable ability to find common ground with others and transform individuals into a team. Janet would be a key and enthusiastic member of any organisation.
Brenda McGuirk
I had the pleasure of working with Janet at the Learnovate Centre. Janet is a terrific colleague, professional, energetic, positive and efficient. She brought a deep knowledge of corporate and adult learning to the group. Janet forges relationships easily both with clients and colleagues. She takes a collaborative approach to consultation, whilst maintaining a focus on high quality, impactful deliverables. She is motivated and self-directed and a great team player.
Michael McGovern
Janet embodies passionate excellence. Her love of learning is backed by deep and broad experience combined with a practical, pragmatic, collaborative approach to all she does. Janet can distil the most challenging learning theory and research into transformative solutions for individuals and organisations as they make their own learning journeys. Janet is a careful, considerate listener with a remarkable ability to find common ground with others and transform individuals into a team. Janet would be a key and enthusiastic member of any organisation.
Brenda McGuirk
I had the pleasure of working with Janet at the Learnovate Centre. Janet is a terrific colleague, professional, energetic, positive and efficient. She brought a deep knowledge of corporate and adult learning to the group. Janet forges relationships easily both with clients and colleagues. She takes a collaborative approach to consultation, whilst maintaining a focus on high quality, impactful deliverables. She is motivated and self-directed and a great team player.
Michael McGovern
Janet embodies passionate excellence. Her love of learning is backed by deep and broad experience combined with a practical, pragmatic, collaborative approach to all she does. Janet can distil the most challenging learning theory and research into transformative solutions for individuals and organisations as they make their own learning journeys. Janet is a careful, considerate listener with a remarkable ability to find common ground with others and transform individuals into a team. Janet would be a key and enthusiastic member of any organisation.
Brenda McGuirk
I had the pleasure of working with Janet at the Learnovate Centre. Janet is a terrific colleague, professional, energetic, positive and efficient. She brought a deep knowledge of corporate and adult learning to the group. Janet forges relationships easily both with clients and colleagues. She takes a collaborative approach to consultation, whilst maintaining a focus on high quality, impactful deliverables. She is motivated and self-directed and a great team player.
Michael McGovern
Janet embodies passionate excellence. Her love of learning is backed by deep and broad experience combined with a practical, pragmatic, collaborative approach to all she does. Janet can distil the most challenging learning theory and research into transformative solutions for individuals and organisations as they make their own learning journeys. Janet is a careful, considerate listener with a remarkable ability to find common ground with others and transform individuals into a team. Janet would be a key and enthusiastic member of any organisation.
Brenda McGuirk
I had the pleasure of working with Janet at the Learnovate Centre. Janet is a terrific colleague, professional, energetic, positive and efficient. She brought a deep knowledge of corporate and adult learning to the group. Janet forges relationships easily both with clients and colleagues. She takes a collaborative approach to consultation, whilst maintaining a focus on high quality, impactful deliverables. She is motivated and self-directed and a great team player.
Credentials
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Professional Diploma in UX Design
UX Design InstituteMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Foundations in Design Thinking
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From Ideas to Action
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Insights for Innovation
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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
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Experience
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Learnovate Centre, Trinity College Dublin
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Ireland
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learning Lead, Senior Researcher & Innovation Specialist
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Feb 2017 - Present
www.learnovatecentre.orgLearnovate is an industry-led centre of excellence for research and innovation in learning technologies.At Learnovate, I work as a corporate and adult learning specialist, consulting with clients on learning needs and working with them to address their requirements and to provide innovative solutions to problems, in particular in relation to learning technologies.As part of the Innovation Services team I workshop with clients using innovation methodologies such as Jobs-to-be-Done to provide first-class innovation services to Learnovate members and clients.
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The Coca-Cola Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Learning & Development Specialist
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Jul 2016 - Jan 2017
Learning Needs Analysis, development of training plans, maintenance of LMS, delivery of courses such as mentoring & facilitation skills, internal auditing, member of EEA L&D team, technology lead for HR EEA Learning Needs Analysis, development of training plans, maintenance of LMS, delivery of courses such as mentoring & facilitation skills, internal auditing, member of EEA L&D team, technology lead for HR EEA
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Lionbridge
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United States
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Translation and Localization
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700 & Above Employee
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Education Manager
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
Management of Education Team consisting of eLearning Content Developers & Education/LMS administration staff.Implementation of innovative & interactive eLearning approaches for global community including piloting of mLearning strategy & gamification.Role involves people management & project management as well as organisational, presentation and communication skills at local and global level. Management of Education Team consisting of eLearning Content Developers & Education/LMS administration staff.Implementation of innovative & interactive eLearning approaches for global community including piloting of mLearning strategy & gamification.Role involves people management & project management as well as organisational, presentation and communication skills at local and global level.
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Abbott
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Learning Material Developer
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Dec 2008 - May 2015
This position is essentially an instructional design role which involves the development of global learning materials including instructor-led training, computer based training, structured on-the-job training, Learning Units & PPMs (Talsico TM), as well as the development of associated assessments and requirements documents.The role involves Subject Matter Expert management and interviewing, travel to international sites to conduct observations, identification of appropriate learning material type/solution, development of learning materials, project management, review steps, adherance to consistency standards, providing guidance to SMEs on learning material solutions & collaboration with global learning material development team.This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Word & Powerpoint as well as use of Talsico TM macros templates & use of Articulate Storyline, among other software applications. Project management and people management are main features of this role with understanding of international requirements and interaction with global stakeholders
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Quality Assurance Auditor & Process Technologist
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Sep 2005 - Dec 2008
Auditing of Shop Order documentation as part of the Manufacturing Quality Assurance group. Focus on auditing of bulk manufacturing formula documentation and testing records involving work on LIMS system.Development of Exception Reports (ERs), Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs) and involvement in process improvement projects in relation to the Operations Department within Abbott Diagnostics, Sligo.
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Fort Dodge Animal Health
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Virologist & Laboratory Technologist
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May 2002 - Sep 2005
Duties include Virology testing, Mycoplasma testing, Microbiology testing (contact plates etc.), logging of samples into QC LIMS system, Standard Operating Procedure creation/modification & training of new employees. Duties include Virology testing, Mycoplasma testing, Microbiology testing (contact plates etc.), logging of samples into QC LIMS system, Standard Operating Procedure creation/modification & training of new employees.
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Professional Diploma, Positive Health -
2013 - 2016
The University of Edinburgh
Master of Science (MSc), Digital Education -
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University College Dublin
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Botany & Zoology
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