Edie Egwuonwu
Loveland, OH 45140
*********@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/edie-egwuonwu/13/863/338
Profile Experienced professional with passion and expertise in Talent Development
from both the Professional Development and Diversity and Inclusion
perspectives. Possess more than 20 years of experience working directly in,
and managing processes related to, Instructional Design and Delivery as well
as Diversity Education and Strategy. Proven reputation for partnering in a
consultative approach with internal customers to create solutions that
combine sound, learner-centered design practices with creativity to
successfully support business objectives. Work with an eclectic mix of
industry experience, strategic thinking, creativity, practical skill, vision
and drive for innovation.
Areas of Expertise
. Instructional Design and Blended Learning . Strategic Diversity
Management
. ADDIE and Agile Instructional Design (SAM) . Managing People and
Processes
. Leadership/Management Development . Training Effectiveness
Measurement
. Not-for-profit Management . IT, Retail, Sales,
Fluency in American Sign Language, Conversant Leadership, Call Center, Car
in Spanish, Creole Rental
Technical Skills
. Lectora, Articulate Storyline, Captivate, . Video Editing: Adobe
SoftSim Premier, Replay
. DocuTools, Structured Writing . Interwise, Centra
.Docebo LMS Administration . Adobe PhotoShop
. Sharepoint and Salesforce User and Basic Microsoft Suite, including
Administration Vizio, Project and Publisher
CERTIFICATIONS
Diversity and Inclusion
Strategic Diversity Management, American Institute for Managing Diversity
Herrmann HBDI Certification (Whole Brain technology), Herrmann International
Instructional Design, Learning Delivery
Accelerated Instructional Design, Langevin Learning Services
DDI Interaction Management Facilitator
Crosby Quality Facilitator
Achieve Global Facilitator
Key Accomplishments
Achieved an increase of 4% (statistically significant) for divisional
engagement survey results on ALL diversity drivers
Averaged a 3.79 out of 4 approval rating for Diversity and Inclusion
educational programs
Designed and Developed multiple blended-learning programs with significant
results, such as: a sales coaching program that resulted in a 20% increase in
key performance metrics and a full-scale system migration for 7,000
employees, geographically dispersed with multiple levels of system and
process proficiency, at a savings of $6M over a traditional delivery model
and with zero interruptions to service.
Guest Speaker
Out and Equal Empowerment Series - Ally programs (June 2011)
TRADOC (US Army) Leadership in 2025 - 2009: How Leaders Will Learn in 2025 - The
Impact of Social Media and Informal Learning on Leadership Development
ASTD - 2006: Rapid Development and Simulations
TechLearn Expo- 2005: Rapid Development and Simulation
Cohesion
Senior Instructional Designer and Developer
2014- present
Cincinnati, OH
Design, develop and administer training programs using AGILE Instructional Design
methodologies (SAM). Design and implement reporting on effectiveness. Recommend
development strategies. LMS Administration. Topics to date: Agile Practices,
Automated Testing, Business Development/Relationship Building, Salesforce.com and
Apps (Daxtra, Concur, Exactly), Recruiting Techniques, Onboarding. Create marketing
videos and materials.
Macys, Inc.
Director, Leadership Development
Manager, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development
Manager, Education and Information Services
2008 - 2013
Cincinnati, OH
Provide programs focusing on eLearning initiatives for core leadership behaviors.
Evaluate existing programs, manage vendors and design programs at the enterprise
level.
For the IT division, provided leadership and education in the Diversity and
Inclusion space, including design and delivery of programs. Responsible for
creating the strategic approaches to Councils, guiding and implementing formal and
informal education in all dimensions of Diversity and Inclusion, and consultation
to teams.
Provided management oversight for our Professional Development programs. These
included traditional and eLearning components. Designed and developed blended
learning programs to develop leadership skills. Provided oversight to staff person
who conducted "train-the-trainer" initiatives, coordination of training classes,
and mentoring programs. Partnered with other learning and development managers and
professionals on standards and practices for implementing the ADDIE model and Five
Moments of Learning Need.
AT&T (Formerly Cingular Wireless)
Curriculum Designer
2006 - 2008
Atlanta, GA
Designed and developed learning programs for internal and external employees for
the Indirect Sales Channel. Created programs with blended learning strategies, ILT
and WBT. Loaded to LMS and managed version control.
Vanguard Car Rental (Alamo & National Car Rental Brands)
Manager, Analysis and Design (2002-2006)
Instructional Designer (2000-2002)
2000 - 2006
Tulsa, OK and Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Responsible for the creative and strategic direction of training programs, ensuring
instructional integrity and effectiveness. Managed a team of instructional
designers. Managed projects through the entire design process, including
post-training measurement for all headquarters-based training initiatives for
multiple audiences. Conducted level 3 and 4 evaluations and reporting. Produced
in-house training videos. Performed train-the-trainer, coaching and peer mentoring
as needed.
Other Positions Held:
Training and Quality Assurance Manager/Instructional Designer - For profit Call
Center - 3 years
Training and Development Manager/HR Manager - Not-for-profit Call Center - 6 years
Assistant Director and Executive Director - Not-for-profit service provider - 4
years
Education
Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida - Coursework in: Deaf Education/Elementary
Education, Psychology
Graduate, Diversity Leadership Academy of Atlanta, American Institute for Managing
Diversity
Advanced Instructional Design Certification, Langevin Learning Services