Laura Eldredge Email & Phone Number

Connecticut

• SEEDS - Supporting early educators with dynamic solutions Co-founder of The SEEDS Network, LLC, which provides early childhood professionals with resources and services that support them in their quest to provide.
• Provide early childhood professionals online instructional resources through website and blog.
• Developed and presented in-person and online professional development training sessions.
• Developed an innovative program called “Book & Boogie” incorporating literacy with music and movement.
• Facilitated the planning and execution of the annual Childhood Conversations conference hosting 200-250 people (2012-2017). Responsible for website development and content, venue selection, logistics, marketing, and.

• Managed the training and development program for a growing distribution company of 280+ employees.
• Worked with subject matter experts on both in-person and online training initiatives; including the development of presentations, handouts, storyboards, video projects, and assessments.
• Designed and developed blended and eLearning solutions to train employees in various roles.
• Researched and implemented a company-wide learning management system (Paycom Learning).
• Supervised Management Trainee Program and incorporated eLearning through Google Classroom.
• Developed and led an employee user group for Sales team to create training resources and job aids for the company’s ERP system.

Hartford, CT

• Managed the professional education program for the University of Hartford's Construction Institute.
• Created live workshop and online learning opportunities in coordination with professionals and University faculty.
• Created webinars, eLearning courses, online training surveys, and assessments.
• Implemented a technology-based learning management system and coursework using TalentLMS.
• Revised Project Management Certificate Program into a blended learning format.
• Marketed the professional education program through website updates, creation of brochures and branded materials, social media graphics, videos, and email campaigns.

South Windsor, CT

• Directed and trained teaching staff in implementation of preschool curriculum.
• Planned and implemented lesson plans for children ages 3 through 6.
• Maintained National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Connecticut Preschool Framework standards.
• Developed a computer-based classroom portfolio management system.

• Developed project work plans and estimates, assigned and tracked project tasks given to other developers, and acted as a liaison to internal business clients and outside vendors.
• Managed analysis, design and coding of web-based computer systems, gathered requirements and developed design specifications, test plans, and documentation.

• Responsible for the analysis, design, and development of various Internet systems for the Life & Annuity area of Travelers.
• Developed various applications for consumers and agents on the Consumer and Producer websites.

• Analyzed, designed and developed various PC-based and Internet systems for the Cash Management Group and the Consumer Banking Group.

• Responsible for system specifications, design, project control and programming.

Masters, Instructional Technology

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science