Senior Instructional Designer | Learning Lead | Project Manager
In this position, I led important AI projects and learning programs at a large global tech company. Applying my expertise in project management, Agile methodologies, AI, and instructional design, I was successful in optimizing the workforce. My focus was to prepare new personnel for high-demand fields, such as AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, and software engineering by constructing top-tier learning curriculums via seamless coordination and partnership with vendors. Additionally, I… Show more In this position, I led important AI projects and learning programs at a large global tech company. Applying my expertise in project management, Agile methodologies, AI, and instructional design, I was successful in optimizing the workforce. My focus was to prepare new personnel for high-demand fields, such as AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, and software engineering by constructing top-tier learning curriculums via seamless coordination and partnership with vendors. Additionally, I administered over a $2M budget and headed 45 team members across multiple geographic locations. A few of my selected achievements include:• Initiated, formulated, and steered instructional design initiatives for the company's SkillsBuild program.• Crafted, implemented, and validated 9 learning plans for IBM's Agile Academy, reducing time-to-market products and services by 25%.• Devised interactive learning materials for the AI Skills Academy, resulting in a 40% increase in completion rates and enhanced proficiencies in AI to champion and endorse IBM's brand as a leading AI enterprise.• Adapted a live Capstone event into a virtual format while guaranteeing scalability and precision in documentation for future initiatives.• Drove collaborative efforts to secure a $1.098M recovery for the growth and development team, engaged 724K+ learners, 230K+ credentials, 5.3M+ learning hours, and realized notable cost savings.• Managed a multimillion-dollar, external client account with American Airlines for 13 years. Generated 200+ deliverables per year and achieved $12M cost savings through the re-imagining and re-designed learner-centric solutions.• Oversaw multimedia courseware design involving blended learning solutions, web-based modules, instructor-led training, videos, and job aids with regulation compliance. • Acted as a brand ambassador and people enthusiast, delivering cutting-edge learning applications and workforce readiness tools and amplifying learning outcomes. Show less