Strengthens the L&D department by crafting tactical direction of internal learning and professional development opportunitiesLeads team of learning and design specialists Manages curriculum design programsFacilitates small group workshopsDelivers presentations to clientsCoordinates blended learning training eventsGrows L&D department through the hiring of qualified and trained employeesResearches latest L&D methodologies, trends, and software and frequently communicates findings to L&D personnelLearning imagineer for the safetymentor.com learner experience platform (LXP)Analyzes the performance of L&D personnel and assesses on-going training needs and requirementsDetermines organization’s training needs and directs training curriculum, procedures and programs through formal and informal presentations to staffCreates improvement plans for changing departmental procedures based on learning event evaluation resultsMaximizes organizational effectiveness through establishment of training strategies and policies

9+ years of experience in conducting needs analysis, using appropriate scope and sequence, applying standards and guidelines, and demonstrating technical writing skills4+ years of experience in collaboratively working with stakeholders and subject matter experts, providing and managing project feedback, and implementing project design from analysis to evaluation to ensure quality and efficiency.*Develops online learning tools, assessments, performance support and instructional aids, online tutorials, and curriculum*Builds e-learning, self-paced learning, virtual classrooms, and tool kits*Designs high-quality training content*Strong program management skills*Effectively communicates interaction and design ideas through storyboards, mockups, and/or prototypes*Proficient with ADDIE Model*Clean visual design sense*Working knowledge of LMS, Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, and HTML

Served as the expert in designing and developing e-learning experiences for safety professionals. In this role, I partnered with subject matter experts to define and execute course objectives, content needs, activities, and assessments for effective online learning and training. *Designed engaging activities and materials for online, in-person and/or blended platforms*Developed learning solutions that make sure LMS users were comfortable, confident, and active with SPAN Safety and their products*Managed all LMS projects, processes, and policies*Assisted with curriculum rewrites and restructuring of material within source documents per SME collaboration*Used sound instructional design principles, learning methods, and appropriate technologies to identify knowledge gaps and develop trainings that would enhance online learning*Ensured content and tech choices provided customers with usability, functionality, and cross-generational appeal.*Worked with diverse group of stakeholders across SPAN Safety International platforms and geographic regions to understand learning needs and to validate effectiveness of solutions.

*Managed national standards to implement curriculum*Designed instruction for diverse learners*Remained current with technology by researching the most up-to-date software available for learners

*Served as representative for the United States government in community meetings, conferences, and partnerships at the municipal, state, and national level.*Constructed and published two year English curriculum for public school teachers in Colombia*Successfully applied and was awarded a grant from the United States Agency of International Development to establish a sustainable ecotourism co-op.*Speaks English and Spanish*Can honor and demonstrate cultural sensitivity when working in cross-cultural situations*2+ years of experience working remotely. Has refined intra and interpersonal communication skills. *Good at estimating timelines and can sequence project priorities under time constraints.

*Researched, examined, and organized math, literacy, and ESOL curriculum for the district with a team of experts*Implemented technologies to assist in student learning and motivation, positive behavior intervention systems, cooperative learning, data analysis, and assessment building