Dan Bixby Email & Phone Number

West Fargo, Nd, Us

Bixby Learning delivers expert help in training, online meetings, webinars, digital strategies, and more. As a principal learning consultant, I have transformed the information-based learning approach of clients in multiple countries to focus on changing behaviors. I also improve performance by writing learning guides and procedural manuals.Through the following contributions, I have advanced training opportunities and addressed critical topics:• Eliminated redundancies and instituted consistent processes to deliver cost-effective, product training options.• Led train-the-trainer courses for subject-matter experts, as well as virtual workshops on various topics, including leadership, certification, and instructional design.• Reduced new-hire travel and ramp-up time for an $800M company by piloting and implementing a remote mentoring program for a global sales unit.

Eden Prairie , Mn, Us

I built and headed a unit leaders council and advanced a train-the-facilitator program at Optum, a pharmacy benefit manager and care services group that operates in 150 countries. The following accomplishments also demonstrate how I drove talent and product development, in addition to exceeding company growth plans:• Launched the Product Learning Services initiative, resulting in a centralized product development standard across three multibillion-dollar business units.• Customized talent development plans by identifying and connecting operational learning gaps for nearly 600 product managers to individualized resources, contributing to a 23% measured performance increase in the first year.• Established adaptive microlearning in collaboration with a vendor that surpassed Optum digitization requirements and growth metrics.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Managed multiple change initiatives including a reorganization of reporting structure and updated vision and mission statements, resulting in a membership turnaround after thirteen years of decreasing membership. Membership increased in final year as president by over 20%. Twice re-elected by the board and members. Currently serving on the executive board as the immediate past-president.

Hickory, North Carolina, Us

In this director role, I founded a Technical Education Center at CommScope, a network infrastructure provider with 30K+ employees, serving more than 130 countries. As a result, hundreds of employees and customers were trained globally through the center, which produced annual double-digit growth and centralized learning programs for multiple business units.Following are a few of my other significant accomplishments in this role:• Integrated two sales departments by launching a peer-to-peer learning program and training more than 600 customer-facing employees in 20+ countries.• Formulated the vision and strategy for sales enablement and client development, in addition to conducting competitive analyses for training programs to assess marketability.• Managed a multimillion-dollar budget, including P&L responsibilities for customer education.• Executed global policies and procedures that increased sales and profitability for more than 10K students, 80 product lines, and managed a growing global team of direct, indirect, and matrix employees.

Fairport, New York, Us

Bosch Security Systems provides security and communications products, solutions, and services. As a global training manager for the company, I implemented a worldwide channel certification program that contributed to a 90% increase in sales over two years. I also generated a 30% increase in product growth as other company divisions posted downturns.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

I facilitated employee and customer training programs at Rimage, which developed state-of-the-art digital publishing, duplication, and printing solutions. I created technical documents to support on-demand learning for sales and service technicians, as well.

Graduate Certificate, Education, Online Teaching And Learning

M.S. Education, Online Teaching And Learning (Otl)

B.S., Business Management (Training Management Emphasis)