Irene T. Boland, Phd Email & Phone Number

Orlando, FL, US

Spearheading research, learning and development, and publishing initiatives. Empowering learning and talent development professionals in leveraging artificial intelligence technology to build future-ready workforces. Partnering with organizational leadership teams to create learning and development centers of excellence, organization redesigns, and.

Windermere, Florida, United States

• Designed and developed comprehensive capability models and tools for career development targeting Market Access stakeholders within the pharmaceutical industry. These resources have been instrumental in enabling.
• Led the project to create a worldwide commercial learning CoE. The CoE successfully centralized resources, streamlined processes, and improved operational efficiencies.
• Created Key Opinion Leader (KOL) training that prepared doctors to accurately explain the benefits of CAR T-cell therapy, a novel treatment approach, enabling doctors to communicate this breakthrough treatment.
• Designed and delivered a comprehensive instructor-led training program in critical thinking, using science-based learning methodologies to enhance the decision-making skills of the learners.
• Created a Plan of Action (POA) training program for field commercial pharma professionals which incorporated realistic simulations to practice interactions with health care practitioners. This provided learners with a.
• Fostered a science-of-learning approach throughout the team, significantly enhancing the professional development of team members. Strengthened their foundational knowledge of learning science principles, instructional.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Designed leadership development programs for various leadership levels, including high potentials, middle managers, and top executives
• Strategically aligned organization design, strategy, and execution through Strategic Workforce Planning
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of current skills and capabilities within the organization
• Developed a talent development strategy that focused on key drivers for business success
• Crafted forward-looking job descriptions that reflected organizational goals
• Evaluated and transitioned existing talent or recruited new talent to fulfill emerging roles

New Jersey, United States

• Designed and developed a comprehensive curriculum consisting of 6 courses to facilitate a smooth transition of the Finance Function onto the JD Edwards Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Created change management communication materials to effectively communicate the benefits and changes associated with the new ERP system, ensuring buy-in and cooperation from finance professionals.
• Developed face-to-face learning materials, including facilitator's guides, class presentations, and student workbooks created in PowerPoint, to provide engaging and interactive in-person training sessions.
• Used Articulate Storyline to develop eLearning modules, enabling self-paced learning and ensuring accessibility for all finance professionals during the ERP system transition.
• Facilitated a seamless transition process by providing comprehensive training resources that enabled finance professionals to adapt quickly to the new system and perform their roles effectively.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Created a unified system of standards and guidelines for online educational content in K-12, ensuring quality and consistency across all materials.
• Conducted market research with teachers to identify areas of strength and development needs, resulting in targeted product enhancements.
• Enhanced learning outcomes for K-12 students by delivering highly effective and engaging online educational content.
• Improved commercial viability by refining the product based on teacher feedback and aligning it with the requirements of the US education system.
• Contributed to increased adoption and success of the product through the creation of high-quality, market-driven educational materials.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Created a comprehensive talent development strategy for the Personal Injury function of the business.

Virginia, United States

• Developed and designed 16 eLearning courses using Articulate Storyline to facilitate the successful transition of the manufacturing operation to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
• Played a key role in ensuring the manufacturing operation's adherence to updated federal regulations for food safety, along with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Successfully trained and equipped employees with essential knowledge and skills related to FSMA regulations by delivering engaging and interactive eLearning courses.
• Improved operational efficiency and effectiveness by providing accessible and standardized training materials that streamlined the compliance process.
• Significantly reduced potential risks and enhanced food safety practices within the manufacturing operation by effectively communicating critical information through the eLearning courses.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Developed a comprehensive database of curated content to support a significant shift in employee assignments
• Collaborated with strategic workforce planning, learning leaders, content providers, and the LMS administration team to define future-oriented competency expectations
• Conducted an inventory of available learning content and determined the best approach for delivering the finished product to learners
• Created a structured database to organize curated content based on job roles, skills, expertise level, seat time, and cost
• Designed a dashboard to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the content and identify gaps requiring additional resources

Brea, California, United States

• Partnered with the newly appointed Director of Learning to establish a company-wide talent development function
• Coached the Director of Learning on influential leadership, data-driven decision making, team building, and process establishment
• Developed a 3 to 5-year learning strategy aligning organizational needs with corporate goals, emphasizing Functional Excellence, Leadership Effectiveness, and Individual Growth
• Revamped and standardized the onboarding process to facilitate seamless new worker transitions and reduce turnover, implementing changes such as introducing functional leaders, providing transitional support with a.
• Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and accountability matrixes (RACI charts) to facilitate clear roles and responsibilities and effective collaboration
• Authored detailed instructional design for Virtual Reality maintenance training focused on pizza sauce production line, defining the desired environment, tasks, steps, behavior paths, visual and auditory feedback.

North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States

Created and delivered comprehensive one-day workshop on Leading with Data Analytics for high potential leaders in rotational program. Topics included: Fourth Industrial Revolution, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Storytelling with Data, making data-based decisions, influencing leaders using data, an interactive Case Study and.

Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

• Conducted a thorough task analysis of all job roles within manufacturing operations
• Gathered input and provided strategic workforce planning recommendations for reallocating tasks into six new job levels
• Recommended optimal role diversity and headcounts and developed preliminary salary recommendations based on national, local, and industry data
• Authored detailed job descriptions and created self-driven learner guides to empower individuals in driving their own development

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• In support of a proposed merger of 2 large food distribution companies:
• Led change management efforts for merger planning, strategy, training, and communication
• Advanced Design and Development of Complex Merger Communication and Training

Orlando, Florida Area

Served as primary investigator (researcher) for the Soldier-Centered Army Learning Environment (SCALE) project at the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The Army struggled with the slow pace of learning content development (up to 2 years) which deprived warfighters of essential, potentially life-saving, information. As a research-ethics certified.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Created strategic learning plans to develop the capabilities of the new hires. Developed matrix of rating scales to communicate the expectations for each skill based on the individuals’ function and level. Included expectations for levels of knowledge and skill on arrival at the company and growth goals for the first year.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Created strategic talent development and learning plan (Capability Blueprinting) for re-organizing several functions across the business. Created Architecture for Leadership Development in Multi-National Organization.
• Created a strategic talent development and learning plan for the reorganization of various functions across the business
• Designed an Architecture for Leadership Development in a Multi-National Organization

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Change Management support for two critical lines of business anticipating a merger. Created communication and learning strategy along with materials and templates to use in communication flow down and training.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Reduced cost of compliance training by $1.5 million/year. Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt. Certified Change Management Professional. Used Design for Six Sigma to establish learning development processes and cut waste from current practices. Used Change Acceleration Process (CAP) to bring divergent stakeholders into line with new processes.Identified training.

Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland

• Analyzed, designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated (ADDIE) learning programs and curricula to equip clients with the necessary knowledge and skills for achieving business objectives
• Conducted needs analysis, task analysis, and generated learning objectives to shape course outlines, storyboards, and effective assessments
• Oversaw and supported instructional designers (internal and external), providing guidance on design decisions, ensuring writing style adherence, conducting editing and product testing, and collaborating with internal.
• Collaborated with project managers on schedules, budgets, and deadlines, actively participating in project team meetings and updating schedules accordingly
• Created client-specific knowledgebases to foster efficient sharing of insights within the team, facilitating rapid, accurate, and high-quality development
• Developed marketing materials such as white papers, case studies, brochures, and presentations to effectively communicate organizational capabilities to current and potential clients

Orlando, Florida Area

Worked with diverse clientele to produce scientifically valid and reliable e-learning for government and commercial sectors. Created engaging e-learning that assisted client's personnel in learning essential job tasks. Analyzed learning and training needs, conducted task analysis of job processes, developed instructional strategies at the appropriate level.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Facilitated communication and collaboration among diverse stakeholder groups, including students, customers, purchasing agents, sales and marketing staff, editorial staff, creative talent, programmers, project.
• Established team consensus and motivated participants to actively engage in the digital transformation process
• Led the cross-functional team through the full ADDIE process for developing electronic student editions, electronic teacher editions, assessments, ancillaries, websites, and games
• Designed and executed scientific usability testing to inform iterative development cycles
• Provided compelling communication to key decision-makers to promote a large-scale technology project
• Resulted in highly usable and engaging products that have reached millions of students worldwide

Phd, Education, Instructional Design

Activities and Societies: Dissertation Research: Efficacy of the 3D Multi-user virtual environment (MUVE) Second Life for learning in.

Ma, Corporate Communication And Technology

Activities and Societies: Capstone project included market analysis and strategic plan presentation for leading technology company..

Ba, Communication And Business

Activities and Societies: Lambda Pi Eta - Communication Honor Society. Alpha Society - Dean's Honor SocietyMagna Cum Laude