Technology Education Solutions Leader for the Retail Technology Solutions Learning & Development teamEssential Duties and Responsibilities include:-Oversee creating, delivering, and evaluating digital learning solutions -Work with subject matter experts, trainers, managers, and leaders to identify the learning needs and gaps -Design effective and engaging digital learning solutions that align with organizational needs-Use various software tools and platforms -Empower teammates to use technology-based solutions -Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the digital learning solutions -Assess software and technology training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, and consultations with departments to analyze business processes and support technology needs -Use identified organizational needs to work with SMEs and build customized technical training materials, online learning modules, and course content -Evaluate emerging training and software tools and develop materials and tools through research, study, and assessment-Collaborate in the creation and upkeep of materials and tools schedule-Work closely with team to ensure that all capabilities and processes are fully tested and verified prior to formal and informal training -Coordinate multiple projects concurrently-Maintain and support the Resource Center on SharePoint-Build out courses in organization's learning university platform-Use effective communication skills and strategies to convey the value and benefits of the digital learning solutions

Essential Duties and Functions include:• Create training content to be in alignment with business needs and strategies.• Create schedules for all departments, track, monitor and maintain reports on outcomes of all training • Gather and evaluate information from teammates and Team Leaders aftertraining to identify weaknesses and areas to provide additional support. • Evolve the effectiveness of internal training programs based upon feedback, innovation and advancements in learning and development.• Coordinated training and development programs and initiatives in support of customer needs and organizational goals.• Assist in the planning, executing and tracking of technical and professional training programs• Manage content and maintain materials and Training SharePoint• Market company training opportunities to employees and provide information on benefits to encourage participation• Work alongside the team to continually improve our training strategy by exploring new approaches and techniques• Develop materials and tools through research, study, and assessment• Collaborate in the creation and upkeep of materials and tools schedule

I am an author and contributing writer for Hatherleigh Press for a number of their nonfiction books. The books encourage active and healthy lifestyles, involvement in family and community, and earth-friendly choices.I have currently completed written work for 25 books with Hatherleigh Press.

Get Fit Now is a website and team of fitness experts devoted to providing each individual with workouts, nutrition, motivation, community and everything else needed to build a better body from the inside out!.

My short stories and poetry appear in Twin Trinity's anthologies: Elements of the Soul, Elements of Time, and the upcoming Elements of Life.

I write nonfiction and fiction pieces for various online and print publications. My short stories and poetry appear in the Elements of the Soul, Elements of Time, and Poetry Against Cancer books. I also have works due to be published in several other books (both fiction and nonfiction) in 2012-2013.I am also currently working on a humorous novel for middle grade children.

I freelance for the Yahoo! Contributor Network. My writing is published by several Yahoo! partners as well as on various Yahoo! sites like Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Sports, Yahoo! Shine, Yahoo! Your Wisdom, and Associate Content from Yahoo!

I wrote test questions for AFStriper, an online study tool for Air Force members. The questions were based on Air Force instructions and used to prepare airmen for promotion testing.I also wrote news releases for the company and functioned as an editor for AFStriper.

I was a member of the writing teams for the Preschool & Early Childhood Education, K-12 Learning, and Homework Tips & Study Guides channels. I wrote content, activities, lesson plans, and craft ideas for these education channels.

As the editor and columnist for the Albany Family page, I produced and promoted articles which focused on helping, enriching and informing families in the Capital Region.

During my military service, I built and executed training programs, wrote lesson plans and instructed classes in first-aid, field hygiene, quality assurance, computer programs and hazardous communications training.