Allison O'Brien Email & Phone Number

Shelton, Connecticut, United States

Milford, Ct

• Played integral role in award-winning global learning and development team• Managed a team of Learning Experience Designers and Developers• Implemented business-requested learning initiatives, delegating and prioritizing work with our team• Collaborated across time zones with global teammates and business partners• Led curriculum redesign and content development for global audience of executive-level learners, including onboarding program and intensive workshops to drive business objectives

Milford, Connecticut

• Designed and developed learning strategies and content to drive results on high-impact initiatives for a global audience o Awarded for designing training materials and rollout plan for pilot of King’s Hawaiian Bread o Recognized by cross-functional peers for role in the successful pilot and global launch of Subway Listens pilot

Shelton, Ct

• Collaborated with managers and SMEs to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate needs-based learning content• Designed training materials for Sales organization, including eLearning, videos, podcasts, job aids, and classroom training• Produced, recorded, edited, and published training videos on a variety of topics• Designed and delivered training on Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including tips for working with SnagIt and Adobe PDF• Led a project team to analyze and improve on our team’s strategy for evaluating training programs using the Kirkpatrick model of evaluation (levels 1-4)• Served as backup for Learning Management System (LMS) content manager, developing an in-depth understanding of the system from end to end

2909 North Ih-35 Austin, Tx 78722

• Planned and stage-managed large events raising up to $400k• Managed volunteer program & Reach Out and Read program• Orchestrated CRM data entry, reporting, and correspondence• Developed and produced copy for promotional materials, coordinating design, production, and printing• Wrote content and implemented communications efforts, including social media, e-newsletters, PR, and direct-mail

Coached elite athletes at a nationally competitive volleyball club, training players to compete in USA Volleyball tournaments and preparing them for playing in college.

•Corresponded with Annual Fund donors and ensured they received the benefits for their level of donation.•Proposed, prototyped, and implemented a donor tracking spreadsheet that continued to be used by permanent manager.•Maintained donor database (The Raiser’s Edge) on a daily basis.•Provided logistical support, processed event and raffle tickets for annual Stage Hands Cast Call benefit.

•Planned and publicized, independently, two workshops promoting archive appreciation and utilization.•Planned and implemented educational outreach events for the community.•Helped run Children’s Summer Series and Summer Camp.

•Wrote and uploaded descriptions and images for all DMI products to Amazon.com over the course of a summer.•Called customers for product development research in new markets.•Used Maintenance Module (web development tool) to update and revise company website.•Planned and prepared for multiple company events, including designing artwork for imprint on company gifts.•Researched direct marketing companies in preparation for the fall PR campaign.•Researched, organized, and problem-solved for multiple marketing projects.

B.A., History

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Varsity Volleyball (Co-Captain senior year), Baldwin House (BH) Class Representative, BH.

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