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Elk River, Mn, Us

St Francis, Minnesota, United States

- Served on the building leadership team, making building-wide decisions, planning staff training, and acting as a liaison between departments and administration. - Mentored 10 new hires by providing on-the-job training, observing performance, and offering feedback and resources to support professional growth. - Planned, prepared, and executed the annual performance review process for 12 employees, resulting in 100% receiving an "established" rating. - Conducted observations of SMEs to provide coaching and enhance learner outcomes. - Collaborated with stakeholders and SMEs to conduct a needs analysis and design for new building remodel.

St. Francis, Mn

- Coordinated and supervised a program that annually provides 25+ learners opportunities for job success.- Managed projects simultaneously, adjusting focus based on business needs and deadlines.- Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create business goals and learning objectives over a 9-month period.- Conducted needs and learner analyses to identify key areas for improvement, leading to the development of instructional content that achieved an 80% success rate.- Created and refined instructional content and curricula based on detailed task analysis, aligning all materials with organizational objectives.- Designed and implemented engaging learning materials, job aids, and videos for Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), and e-learning environments.- Implemented Learning Management System (LMS) platforms like Schoology and Google Classroom to create and manage online course content, assessments, and discussions for virtual learner engagement. - Restructured Instruction Led Training ILT courses to VILT courses during COVID-19 closures, with intentional addition of accessibility and engagement for the virtual environment. Applied ADDIE Model and adult learning principles to develop highly effective training to 20+ adult learners.- Project manager for a company-wide initiative over two years, achieving a 90% implementation success rate.- Performed needs assessments and data analysis to pinpoint areas for improvement, designing training programs that addressed these needs and integrated continuous feedback from learners and stakeholders.

- Designed comprehensive and engaging learning experiences aligned with stakeholder goals and tailored to each learner's needs and abilities, while creating 15+ job aids to support organizational requirements.- Directed the learning environment of 10-15 learners by designing and implementing a structured system that promoted learning and encouraged positive behavior, including developing routines and setting clear expectations. - Demonstrated flexibility in a fast-paced environment by adapting to changes and ensuring continued project success while meeting tight deadlines.- Facilitated opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders and SMEs to review data sets and create business goals and objectives.

Certification, Instructional Design

The Applied Instructional Design Certification marks the completion of a comprehensive 9-month program known as the Applied Instructional.

Master Of Education - Med

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Special Education And Teaching