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As a Learning Strategist, I customize learning solutions to meet individual client needs and act as a fractional chief learning officer, designing and implementing long-term learning strategies. I develop enterprise-level strategic plans that align with organizational pillars and manage all aspects of instructional design projects, from project management to curriculum development and design. Additionally, I assist in creating client marketing materials, evaluate current educational content to recommend improvements, and conduct gap analyses to identify content needs. I create surveys and facilitate focus groups to research strategic initiatives and collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to develop interactive eLearning, face-to-face training guides, webinars, and job aids. Regularly, I update clients' executive leadership teams on project status and findings.

As a Senior Instructional Designer and consultant, I led the development of comprehensive training materials, including webinars and eLearning courses, for diversity, equity, and inclusion curricula at the American Legion Auxiliary, ensuring sensitive topics were clearly explained. At the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, I created toolkits for instructors and designed advanced curriculum evaluations to measure and enhance effectiveness. For MetroPlus Health, I conducted a thorough review and analysis of new hire onboarding materials, gathered employee feedback, and provided detailed improvement recommendations. I also developed curriculum maps outlining key roles and activities and managed regular status meetings. Across various projects, I created design documents and storyboards for diverse delivery formats, developed quality training materials using the ADDIE model, wrote course content, and collaborated with clients and subject matter experts to meet training needs. I utilized my expertise to design instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid training experiences, while effectively managing and adjusting project plans, schedules, scopes, and budgets.

As the Education and Training Specialist at Kiwanis International, I authored 14 comprehensive training curricula for club, division, district, and international officers, including workbooks, presentations, videos, and eLearning modules. I managed the certification of individuals and courses for over 200,000 members globally and led a complete overhaul of instructional design, LMS functionality, and curriculum execution for online training. I developed new curricula for nine training programs across 82 countries and led, mentored, and trained 65 leaders in 59 countries in leadership development. Additionally, I facilitated international conferences, established partnerships for the maintenance and inventory of leadership materials, and meticulously maintained personnel records for volunteer instructors and coordinators across six continents. I utilized Salesforce to manage appointments and customer information and oversaw the transition from Personify to Salesforce AMS (Fonteva) from an education perspective. I was honored with the 2020 Employee of the Year award.

Successfully launched premier home goods line through consultative selling yielding 136% goal achievement. Developed a clientele that regularly reaches out for personal shopping & recommendations. Increased sales month over month by an average of 115% over prior month. Procured new brands to expand offerings for clients based on current trends.

Hired to work as a paralegal in specializing in insurance defense litigation. Managed over 150 cases simultaneously. Created & maintained relationships with clients and insurance company.

Hired to work as a paralegal in the personal injury litigation department. Managed over 60 cases simultaneously. Filed complaints through E-filing system & through mail for non-e-filing counties. Drafted pleadings, motions, & orders for attorney review.

Hired to launch Vineyard Vines retail store in the Indianapolis market Key Member of most successful grand opening in company history. Coordinated catering for official grand opening party in November for corporate owners. Successfully launched premier home goods line through consultative selling yielding 136% goal achievement. Promoted to trainer with accompanying pay increase. Achieved at least 125% of my sales goal each month. Kept meticulous records of customers and families. Maintain detailed summary of client, preferences, dislikes, and for targeted sales.

Hired to assist the Major Gifts and Donor Relations team. Daily responsibilities included data entry, imaging, filing, and processing of gift receipts. Worked individually and collaboratively to organize annual Scholarship Breakfast bringing donors and their scholarship recipients together. Coordinated donors, students, catering, and facilities to create successful events with 150% increase in alumni involvement. Coordinated Thank You Card Project for scholarship donors from concept to final product. Worked with students and photographers to create a student-centric design. Established “Thank You” days for students to come write their cards so they could be mailed to their donor. Managed Men’s Basketball Presidential Tailgate by reaching out to top donors to join the President at home basketball games. Arranged travel, transportation, and ticket arrangements for guests.