Instructional Design Consultant

• Jul 2023 - Present

Instructional Design Consultant

• Jul 2023 - Present

Learning and Development Consultant, Principal

• Jul 2016 - Present

Need a specific training solution? Have a performance gap you would like to close? Then leverage my experience to develop learning solutions that align with your strategy while also expanding your employees' and customers' competence. Services that I offer: Learning Strategy Development: An assessment of the current state of your organization, and develop a learning program to support your overall business strategy. Curriculum Development: Design and develop a learning continuum comprised of modalities that fit your organization’s objectives and budget. General Instructional Design Services: Develop job aids, manuals, just-in-time training, instructor-led training, eLearning, instructional videos, micro-learnings, etc. Show less

Learning Architect

• Jan 2021 - May 2023

Instructional Designer (Vitamin T Consultant)

• Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

Design and create curricula and implement technical initiatives through the design, development and implementation of eLearning, video, instructor-led webinars, classroom training, job aids and gamification for internal and external clients. Design and create curricula and implement technical initiatives through the design, development and implementation of eLearning, video, instructor-led webinars, classroom training, job aids and gamification for internal and external clients.

Learning and Development Consultant

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2016

Led the identification, development, and implementation of innovative learning solutions to support clients’ talent management strategies. These solutions include the creation of exclusive and/or highly customized pre-work, instructor-led classroom training, post work, reference materials, eLearning courses, and online tools. Curricula developed: General Electric: - Corporate: Corporate Audit Staff Training - Corporate: Global University Recruiting - GE Finance: VP Onboarding Guide - Water and Process Technologies: Hydrocarbon Processing Technologies Basic Technical Training - Corporate: Agile Software Development - Water and Process Technologies: Cooling Technical Training - Corporate Leadership: Strategic Planning Training - Corporate Leadership: Digital Marketing Training Starbucks - LEED Training and LEED Online Resource Guide Conducted interviews to assess target audience job performance against desired competencies, and identify performance gaps. Worked with Subject Matter Experts to identify learning objectives and select supporting course content. Wrote course content to align with organizational goals, to meet learners’ needs, and adhere to adult learning principals. Conducted curriculum walkthrough meetings to review course content and receive stakeholder feedback/buy-in. Facilitated Train-the-Trainer events, which train the presenters on using our classroom materials to facilitate the course with basic presentation skills. Mentored and led junior consultants. Worked collaboratively and effectively in both face-to-face and virtual working environments. Show less

Program Specialist, International Development Program (IDP)

• Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

Provided end-to-end talent management support for the International Development Program (IDP), which is an accelerated leadership development program that develops high potential experienced talent for critical roles in multiple functions. Prepared, conducted, and followed-up on key program management meetings, which included stakeholder alignment meetings as well as one-on-one meetings with program participants. Provided coaching and guidance to participants and their stakeholders on how to create and manage the participant’s development plan, and on how to effectively utilize coaching, mentoring, networking and leadership training. Monitored the participants’ performance against developmental objectives. Performed analysis on program effectiveness and provided metrics to management and business partners. Utilized internal consulting skills to support improving program effectiveness by developing communication tools, meeting templates, process maps, by streamlining information collection and reporting, and by simplifying processes. Show less

Sr. Business Coordinator, Leadership Development and Organizational Effectiveness

• Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

Developed training curriculum and other learning and development programs for non-sales employees. Co-developed the new Project Management Curriculum courses. Conducted vendor meetings to review and assess course content, observed pilot courses, and worked with vendors to improve future courses. Managed the launch of Project Management Curriculum and the Administrator Training Plan. Created the content to be communicated, and managed vendors to develop and deliver program guides, intranet launches, posters, and other supporting materials. Ensured the launches were executed on time and within budget. Improved processes pertaining to the management of the budget, materials, and vendors. Show less

Human Resources Assistant

• 2005 - 2008

Shared responsibility in managing employee relations, which included facilitating coaching conversations and terminations. Coached new department managers in developing leadership skills by offering advice, facilitating role-playing, and educated managers on how to schedule for optimum productivity. Managed and performed all recruitment activities; taught New Hire Orientation. Shared responsibility in managing employee relations, which included facilitating coaching conversations and terminations. Coached new department managers in developing leadership skills by offering advice, facilitating role-playing, and educated managers on how to schedule for optimum productivity. Managed and performed all recruitment activities; taught New Hire Orientation.