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Instructional Designer + Project Manager
Banking + Biotech + Department of Defense + Environmental
Accomplished professional with 10 years of experience implementing Learning
Management Systems, managing high-priority projects across divisional and
functional lines, aligning business processes, and creating instructor-led
and computer-based training curricula for diverse target audiences.
Proactive leader known for engaging team members with inclusive leadership
and dynamic training and development programs. Thrive in fast-paced, high-
stakes environments.
Experience and Achievements
EM-Assist Temecula, CA, 2008-Present
Environmental compliance company with environmental services and training
solutions divisions. ~140 employees.
Key contributions: Played key role in supporting Marine Corps Installations
West (MCIWEST) environmental training design and development, training
needs assessment, LMS gap analysis, Regional Comprehensive Environmental
Training and Education Program (CETEP) 10-year training strategy, and
Points-of-Entry analysis.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER, TRAINING SOLUTIONS DIVISION
Serve as Instructional Designer for Marine Corps mission-critical
initiatives. Scope encompasses analysis, design, delivery, implementation,
and evaluation of instructor-led and computer-based training. Partner with
clients to meet the needs of environmental federal, state, and local
regulatory policies.
. Designed 12 computer-based training courses using the ADDIE model to
include LMS Administration, Greening through Procurement, 7 installation
"flyovers," and 3 Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC)
courses (Engineering Technicians, Heavy Equipment Operators, and
Contractors).
. Updated the Hazardous Waste Handler Instructor-led course using the
Marine Corps Systems Approach to Training (SAT), including a Leaders
Guide, Student Guide, Reference Manual, and PowerPoint presentations.
. Led the MCIWEST Training Needs Assessment for 7 Marine Corps
installations including data gathering, analysis, and recommendations
based on student demographics, installation geography, and environmental
practices.
. Managed the MCIWEST LMS Gap Analysis comparing Head Quarters Marine Corps
organizational data to existing LMS organizational data including data
reconciliation and recommendations including a 10-year maintenance plan.
. Developed the 10-year environmental training strategy for MCIWEST to
include student demographics, installation geography, installation-
specific environmental practices, and various media to provide training.
. Created outreach materials for Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow to
include environmental posters, brochures, and an Energy Conservation
computer-based training course.
. Managed the MCIWEST Points-of-Entry report to include all entry points
for marines, civilians, civil service employees, and families allowing
for enrollment and distribution of environmental training.
Amgen, Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA, 2003-2007
Global biotech and biotherapy company with research, development, and
manufacturing divisions. ~17,500 employees.
Key contributions: Aligned and standardized global training operations and
created associated training for LMS and business processes. Cross-
functional, cross-divisional approach to compliance and best practices by
facilitating dialogue and creating global documentation.
SPECIALIST TECHNICAL WRITING, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (2006-2007)
TRAINING MANAGER, OPERATIONS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (2003-2006)
Administered cross-functional projects supporting GCP including gap
analysis, requirements gathering and providing recommendations on
improvements for efficiencies and scalability. Served as Global
Operations LMS Business Process and Reporting work stream lead for the
implementation of an LMS. 5 direct reports.
. Clarified and simplified the contracting process, brokering an agreed-
upon process between functional groups, replacing 4 conflicting documents
with a single cross-functional procedure for all of R&D.
. Developed training curriculum for Global R&D Standards, including process
mapping and technical writing skills, and utilizing adult learning
principles.
Amgen, Inc., continued
. Developed the Global LMS Training for Training Administrators. Defined
new business and system administration processes and modified existing
business processes across 6 global sites based on system limitations.
. Created LMS system test scripts, including test case scenarios, to ensure
GMP compliance.
. Participated in the training management system upgrade, gathered system
requirements, selected system based on existing business processes and
regulatory requirements.
. Led the creation of Operation's first-ever Global Training Administrator
User's Group. Defined business processes across 6 global sites.
Facilitated agreement on global procedures and reports. Minimized
regulated reports from 95 to 11 standard reports. Developed the Global
Training Administrator's Training Manual for both business and system
processes.
Washington Mutual Irvine, CA, 2001-2003
Consumer banking and financial services company with investments, home
loans and insurance services, and banking divisions. ~40,000 employees.
Key contributions: Gathered the technical and business requirements for the
division, project manager for the division LMS implementation (15,000
employees). Strategic business partner to the Corporate LMS team.
Developed training manuals and job aids for staff, trainers, and training
administrators.
SENIOR PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIST, HOME LOANS & INSURANCE SERVICES (HLIS)
Administered multiple training management systems, documented business
processes, developed and delivered training for training administrators.
Managed the deployment of the first CD-Rom solution for eLearning. 6
interim direct reports.
. Led the HLIS LMS implementation for 15,000 employees. Gathered
requirements, performed gap analysis, partnered with Corporate LMS team
and vendor to incorporate system enhancements, developed marketing and
training materials. Developed policies and procedures for the use and
maintenance of the LMS.
. Led the development of the eLearning deployment for the division,
including co-designing the graphical user interface for the eLearning
home page.
. Delivered weekly training on LMS functionality to all training
administrators and trainers. Delivered staff training via WebEx.
. Lead Training Administrator for both the Pathlore and LMS training
systems. Assisted staff with enrolling in job-specific training.
Generated all weekly and ad-hoc reports.
LeadingWay Corporation Irvine, CA, 2000-2001
Software development and design company, specializing in eLearning. ~100
employees.
OFFICE MANAGER
Supported the CEO, CFO, VP of Sales, and Controller, designed and
implemented office policies, established standards and procedures.
. Organized and coordinated office operations and procedures to ensure
organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
. Developed and distributed correspondence for Executive Management.
. Scheduled company-wide events and organized travel arrangements.
Education
BS, eBusiness, University of Phoenix, 2007
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio
Learning Management Systems - EM-Assist LMS, SumTotal Systems, CyberU,
ISOtrain