April ****

To Whom It May Concern,

In the interest of being considered for a position, I am submitting my resume for your review. My work experience, education and extensive combined background experience for over 20 years in the Nuclear Industry, and at The Walt Disney Company in a Learning and Development team environment will prove to be an asset to your organization. The past year and (7) months, I have been working as a Senior Associate Training Specialist for Thermo-Fisher Scientific. I spent my entire career designing, developing, implementing and/or facilitating training and creating learning solutions. I have a B.S. Degree in Organizational Leadership that I would leverage in a creative innovative environment. I welcome the opportunity to make a positive impact on a training organization that is both challenging and rewarding. I have been responsible for the instructional design, development, and implementation of learning experiences for training interventions. These solutions consist of a blend of multiple approaches, including blended learning, experiential, media- based, instructor-led, performance support, eLearning Web-based and other emerging technologies. I’ve partnered with learning teams and clients to provide design consultation to assess design and development needs, determine appropriate blended learning curriculum solutions, and identify resource requirements necessary to complete each project from a technological point of view. Additionally, I have been responsible for the management of existing technology assets, graphic design, audio/video production, programming, and product development. In my current position, I manage the training records for the Thermo-Fisher Scientific staff. I am responsible for training content, training records, training certifications required for each role. I provide weekly status reports and host monthly training reviews for the 20+ Managers in the Manufacturing/Operations departments. I maintain a computer-based training room and oversee 14 other facilitators that proctored training certifications. I am will versed in their current SAP/LMS and regularly uploading training rosters, records and on a daily basis correctly training records. I provide various training reports for internal and customers (OSHA) audits. Additionally, I oversee and run the New Hire On-Boarding program for the Operations/Manufacturing Departments. I facilitate (10) training modules that are required for our new hires working on the manufacturing floors and labs.

I am a positive, energetic individual who enjoys working in a training environment and welcomes the challenge to provide exceptional cutting-edge learning solutions for a training organization. My commitment to excellence, attention to details and good interpersonal communication skills will be an asset in all aspects of customer service and satisfaction. Thank you for your consideration and I am looking forward to joining a team that is willing to work hard and make a difference to a diverse global training audience.

Kind Regards,

Michael Allevato

acumev@r.postjobfree.com

760-***-****

Michael Allevato

1320 Toulon St.

Oceanside, CA 92056

Cell 760-***-****

Email: acumev@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To secure the position where my education, comprehensive work experience and interpersonal communication skills may be utilized to their fullest capacity to create value within the organization. SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Over 20 years experience in instructional design, development, and implementation of learning experience for segment specific training interventions.

Planned, developed, and implemented training and staff development programs using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.

Implemented and deployed effective learning solutions that are learner centric; to meet learning goals and client satisfaction by assessing learning needs accurately.

Developed a variety of innovative approaches to deliver training which includes instructor led, blended, experiential, media-based content, and other emerging technologies.

Proven experience consulting, coaching, advising, collaborating, partnering and training all levels of staff which includes obtaining information and providing feedback & advice.

Ability to perform task/needs/audience analysis, in determining the most effective learning solution resulting in a positive learning experience with an audience of diverse needs.

Deep understanding of adult learning principles which results in creating rich interactive learning experiences.

Experienced in managing projects, people, resources and capacity, and tasks to drive productivity, creativity, and development of learning solutions.

Ability to oversee the end-to-end strategy, research, design, and development of a variety of training programs.

Demonstrated leadership oversight as a Learning and Development Generalist being the primary point of contact for segment learning teams; managing all team partners, resources, and development of content to ensure project success.

Strategic visionary who can oversee the day to day operation of a learning site, and learning content platforms for the enterprise-wide common curriculum.

Maintains a high degree of analytical ability to identify gaps in performance and creativity to propose and develop the appropriate solutions to resolve training performance issues.

Possesses leadership qualities and a diverse set of skills to include but not limited to; project manager, instructional designer, instructional writer, and multimedia specialist. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Thermo-Fisher Scientific, Carlsbad, CA 2014 – Present Senior Associate Training Specialist – Global Manufacturing Oversee the Learn It Training Program for the Manufacturing/Operations departments for the Carlsbad site. I upload pass/completion of training records from this program to the Corporate Learning Management System (LMS) and identify any discrepancies in the training record. I proctor training certification sessions through the Learn It Training Program Database and facilitate quarterly Facilitators meetings; communicating any changes to the current database or processes to the current pool of Facilitators. I maintain the corporate training room; computers and library resources that are available to the site. I provide Weekly Metric reports to the Manufacturing/Operations Managers depicting training pass/failures, completions, past due trainings, and content comprehension. On a monthly basis, I am responsible for hosting the Manager’s Monthly Training reviews for the manufacturing/operations managers. This review consists of providing metric reports that consist of the following:

Content plans updates; identify what modules should be developed for the month and drive completion of these modules

Pass Rate/Attempts > 3 attempts

Pass/rate failures

Pass/completion for the 420 certifications taken that month

Provide information on what roles were created and what certifications are assigned to each role - based on the each manager’s training content plan

Create and assign new roles to the Carlsbad staff. I develop and assist Subject Matter Experts (SME(s) with developing training content, knowledge assessments and provide instruction how to upload the required files for the Learn It Database. I assign the regulatory qualifications to roles in LMS. I possess the ability to identify any outdated training events and removed them from the Learning Management System (LMS). I have a thorough knowledge of the SAP/LMS system in order to upload training records, create employee profiles, roles and training assignments. I am responsible for running SAP reports on a daily basis specifically for Customer audits; Training History reports, Status training reports and Utilizations training reports. I correct any broken links in SAP and create regulatory qualifications for Learn It and non-learn It course certifications. I developed a process for the site to acquire specific software training and software access. The Walt Disney Company, Anaheim, CA 2005 to 2014

Lead Courseware Developer/Generalist – Learning Design and Development Responsible for the instructional design, development, and implementation of learning experiences for Segment specific training interventions. These solutions consist of a blend of multiple approaches, including blended learning, experiential, media-based, instructor-led, performance support, and eLearning Web-based and other emerging technologies. As a Learning and Development Generalist perform as a lead point of contact overseeing other team members’ work will be completed accurately and timely to meet the learning client’s goal and objectives. Conducted collaborative brainstorming sessions to provide a creative and innovative approach for the overall learning solution, Partner with Segment learning teams and clients to provide design consultation to assess design and development needs and identify resource requirements necessary to complete each project from a technological point of view. Additionally, responsible for the management of existing technology assets, graphic design, audio/video production, programming, and product development content. Highly skilled in performing in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Content Repositories (LCR) maintaining accurate records, assets, and collateral of various types of content. Provide a robust eLearning and technical expertise with experience in all facets of training & development and the ability to manage program implementation for on-time and in-budget delivery. Design, develop, and provide technical support for technology-enabled learning solutions. Educate and consult with Segments partners and clients on technology-enabled learning best practices, processes, and solutions. The Walt Disney Company, Anaheim, CA 2005-2007

Senior Instructional Systems Designer

Analysis, design and develop, and/or revise the regulatory training materials requires the Disneyland Park and Resort to meet CAL DOSH training requirements in compliance with Ride Control Legislation. All materials were developed using the Systematic Approach to Training-ADDIE model. Primary responsibilities were to design and develop maintenance and safety courses, Attraction Overview Web-Based Training lessons, Instructor Training Guides, OJT Performance Checklist, Knowledge Assessments, and Training Verification Statements. Job and Task Analysis for on-the-job training were created for non-regulatory departments and operations throughout the park. Southern California Edison Company San Clemente, CA 2000-2004 Technical Specialist

Instructional Systems Designer following the Systematic Approach to Training – ADDIE model. Conduct Needs Analysis in order to design and develop content, examinations, and feedback for Technical Web-Based Training courses. Proven experience in developing storyboards, graphics, digital photography suitable for e-Learning courses. Designed and developed from concept to implementation a variety of technical-based training courses for E-learning. Developed the course interface, standard course features and programming for all E-learning courses. Developed and maintain the Digital Image Library Website for the Training Division.

Southern California Edison Company San Clemente, CA 1996-2000 Communication Specialist

Created, prepared and developed web-based training lessons, high resolution graphics, digital audio recordings and video recordings necessary for web delivery and Flash animations. Performed as an instructor for the Instructor-Led Training

(ILT) in On-the-Job Training (OJT) Practical Factors Lab (Contamination Dress-out) and Human Safety Performance courses required by regulatory agencies. Developed and delivered and facilitate ILT courses in MS Power Point, Corel Presentations and Photo Finish to a training staff of 100+ personnel. Developed and delivered Train-the-Trainer courses to enable learners to create classroom visual aids, photos using digital cameras, color plotters, scanners and classroom presentation systems/projectors for course delivery. Southern California Edison Company San Clemente, CA 1983-1995 Graphic Artist

Created and developed graphic arts training material for traditional and/or technology-based training. Prepared and developed Piping and Instrument Diagrams, plant system drawings, technical illustrations including cut-away details, isometrics, electrical schematics, architectural floor plans, and geographical site maps. Designed and prepared newsletters, visual training aids, brochures, logos and training handouts for technology-based lessons. Developed and prepared digital image photography and camera-ready art work for marketing campaigns, brochures, newsletters, and company events. Developed from concept to implementation instructional training materials for a staff of over 100 Instructors.

EDUCATION

Biola University, La Mirada, CA Bachelor of Science Degree/Organizational Leadership Mount San Antonio College, Walnut, CA Associate Arts Degree/Graphic Arts Communication COMPUTER SKILLS

Learning Management Systems (Plateau), Learning Content Management Systems, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel, Project, Adobe Design Premium CS6; FLASH, Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, In Design, Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Adobe Audition, Adobe Captivate 6.0, Articulate Studio Pro 9 in include Presenter, Engage and Quizmaker, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, Video Encoder Apps, CrazyTalk 5.0, Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007, Adobe Connect, Polycom PVX, SnagIt 9.0. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

Certificate of Completion of Initial Instructor Training, Southern California Edison

Certificate of Completion of Continuing Instructor Training, Southern California Edison