Christopher Gilland, JD
ac8fq4@r.postjobfree.com 530-***-**** linkedin.com/in/gillandc
Orland, CA 95963
Experienced Learning & Development Professional
Agile, results-driven professional with 20+ years of comprehensive experience developing relationships with colleagues, customers, and leadership to provide learning and development solutions. A quick learner and proven problem solver with an analytical approach to solving problems. A dedicated professional with a desire to learn and to help others.
CORE COMPETENCIES
course development ● curriculum development ● project management ● instructor-led training ●new hire training ● eLearning ● micro-learning ● blended learning ● curriculum design ● interpersonal skills ● verbal & written skills ● ADDIE ● training ● leadership ● resource allocation ● collaboration ● MS Office ● Adobe Captivate ● needs analysis ● technological proficiency ● adult learning ● systems and software training ● SharePoint ● change management ● skill development ● customer service ● team building
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA, Redding, CA
Senior Learning Designer
2000-2018
Designed, developed, and implemented collaborative learning environment to reduce paper use and increase skill adoption for electronic learning (system adoption)
Designed, developed, and implemented a concierge customer service program
Consulted with clients and developed solutions to meet their needs (job aids, eLearning, microlearning)
Coached and mentored a team of designers during a system transition (many systems to one ERP); interview, selection, training, and ongoing support of distributed workforce for company-wide conversion over five-year plus
Developed tools and templates to ensure consistency with project management, learning plans, curriculum design
Training Supervisor
Provided leadership and coaching for a training team responsible for new hire training and upskill training
Worked closely with supervisors and managers to ensure compliance with training requirements
Senior Trainer
Developed and delivered new hire training for various roles (from two weeks to eight weeks) with multiple levels of difficulty and complexity – Claims Processing
Audited training assignments to ensure quality work
Assisted with writing of instructional work processes (guidelines, workflows, procedures)
Classroom management and weekly reporting
Provided training and support for system conversion for PC training; responsible for location-wide support and 100% personnel trained
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
JD, Law, The Taft University System, Taft Law School, Santa Ana, CA
MBA, Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
BS, Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ