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Austin, Tx, Us

Direct the centralized learning and development function inside TMS (HR). Collaborate with executive, and companywide stakeholders to develop, design, deliver and evaluate integrated learning strategies for team members that build capabilities to advance the organization's purpose, core values and achieve professional development goals.• Lead the strategy, as well as the day to day implementation of unified organizational L&D programs, focusing on new member onboarding, product knowledge, compliance, and organizational specific business priorities.• Create programs and initiatives that support the strategy for company culture and leadership development.• Building a global Center of Excellence with the Global Learning Development team, designed to provide learning support across Whole Foods Market. This team includes Program Managers and Learning Experience Designers who partner with regional counterparts and support organizational learning initiatives. • Design global learning programs that reduce redundant initiatives in the field and deliver more value to learners.

Clients include: University Ventures Fund Sotheby's Institute of Art SAIC (School of the Art Institute of Chicago)

New York, New York, Us

Managed the strategy and development of the enterprise systems implementation plan required to deliver blended learning opportunities. This effort included partnering with other city agencies to facilitate on behalf of the Citywide Learning & Development Bureau. Wrote and managed the RFP & contracting process, as well as vendor management for implementation. Developed and delivered pilot programming, proof of concept and blended training opportunities for changing needs citywide. Developed the helpdesk system that assisted staff across multiple agencies with technical issues and course related questions.

New York, Ny, Us

General Assembly is an urban campus network for startups seeking to transform industry and culture through technology and design. They provide space, support services, and programming including a wide variety of learning opportunities, from 90-minute classes to long-form courses to foster collaborative practices and emergent learning opportunities in cities such as New York, London, San Francisco, Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia and others.Managed hiring, recruiting, and interviewing process for future General Assembly employees in areas related to curriculum R&D, instructional design and instructor assessment. Managed the creation and standardization of the curriculum development process and supporting documentation.

New York, Ny, Us

Supported and engaged in strategic vision for both academic and technological capacities in relation to the development of a variety of educational technologies and course development. Identified emerging design and technology trends for the development and delivery of leading edge courses. Developed helpdesk system and assisted students around the globe with a variety of technical issues and course related questions. Worked in partnership with the IT managers in London and New York to develop systems. Prepared and analyzed reports, surveys, and evaluation documentation for faculty and staff. Worked with global marketing team to define messaging, develop student profiles and redesign segments of dual campus website. Served on committees and actively participated in multi-disciplinary meetings as requested.

New York, Ny, Us

Provided leadership and vision for the effective use of instructional technology initiatives at SVA (School of Visual Arts). Founded and developed the Educational/Instructional Technology department (now OLT) to support instructional and teaching-related technology infrastructure, with a particular focus on the strategic use of technology-enhanced pedagogy, exploration of innovative uses of instructional technology and support for faculty, students and staff. Developed goal oriented five-year business plan for growth and maintenance of Educational/Instructional Technology Department. Developed and managed Low-Residency Masters programs with Department Chairs and instructional staff.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

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