Learning and Development Creation and Project Management

Peter Marik, MBA

Waterford, MI **********@*****.*** 248-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermarik/

Summary

Through continue learning and practical application, have applied education and experience in building successful teams servicing clientele in several industries as well as performing solo work in the areas of sales and operations transitioning into learning and development. Working with diverse teams, stakeholders and organizations in designing programs that engage participants and provide skills and know-how to make processes improve and employees become more attuned to the bigger company picture. Personally designed hundreds of courses, training programs and created certification assessments and evaluations that measure performance. All in one provider in business strategy, performance improvement, training and effective learning design.

Project Management

Business Development

Proposal Writing

Instructional Design

Survey Development

Graphics Design

Training Program Plan Development

Training Presentation

Team Leadership

Organizational Change Management

eLearning Development

LLM and AI Usage and Creation

Professional Experience

Data Literacy/Training Manager – Anika Systems

November 2023 - Present

Developed and launched an improved comprehensive data literacy training program for USCIS; facilitated online seminars and created an internal departmental website, enhancing data skills for over 20,000 USCIS employees.

Introduced automated scheduling and informational tools utilizing AI, saving 15 hours per week and increasing pre- and post-cohort task efficiency by 35%.

Created and analyzed user polls for 10+ courses, leading to an increase in student satisfaction by tailoring content and delivery to specific learning needs.

Developed comprehensive how-to training manuals and interactive micro-learning modules using Articulate Storyline, enhancing instructor and mentor onboarding process and increasing certification program marketing by 25% within the first month.

Provided critical updates on project milestones in weekly team meetings, identifying and addressing 3 major challenges, which led to an acceleration in project timelines and enhanced productivity.

Transformed team dynamics by introducing agile methodologies, enhancing adaptability and efficiency by 40%, while fostering stronger relations with the federal client through consistent and transparent communication.

Senior Technical Training Specialist and eLearning Developer – Dematic/Kion

August 2021 - November 2023

Developed comprehensive instructional materials using ADDIE and adult learning principles, boosting course completion rates by 35% and improving learner satisfaction scores by 20%.

Identified and procured essential resources, enhancing instructional design processes and achieving an increase in learner satisfaction and a 22% reduction in content development time.

Curated and enhanced e-learning content with dynamic multimedia and interactive quizzes, improving knowledge retention rates by 20%, verified through post-training assessments.

Guaranteed cohesive design and branding across all e-learning content, rigorously applying style guides, leading to a 15% decrease in support queries.

Partnered closely with key industry experts to gather precise information, creating targeted learning modules that boosted training efficacy by 30%.

Facilitated weekly project team meetings, providing comprehensive status updates; identified critical challenges and implemented solutions, enhancing project efficiency by 20% and reducing bottlenecks.

Instructional Developer Advisor/Sr. Instructional Design - GDIT

January 2021-April 2022

Utilized Agile techniques such as iterative development and continuous user feedback in instructional design; improved course effectiveness and reduced redesign efforts by 30%.

Conducted detailed requirement gathering sessions with 18 stakeholder groups, integrated their feedback, and communicated progress through monthly reports; achieved an increase in project transparency and reduced miscommunications by 20%.

Orchestrated sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives for an 8-member team, ensuring on-time task completion and swiftly resolving impediments, resulting in an increase in team productivity.

Learning and Development Consultant and Project Manager - RGP

February 2019 - August 2020

Orchestrated the development of tailored training plans and digital learning modules for IBM Tririga software, achieving a 45% increase in operational efficiency for McDonalds Financing Lease Division in six months.

Developed and launched comprehensive eLearning modules for Ally Bank's new servicing platform, resulting in a reduction in onboarding time for new employees and an increase in platform adoption rates.

Director of Learning and Design - Pathways Learning Strategies

September 2013 - December 2020

Championed the design and implementation of customized learning solutions for diverse industries, boosting training effectiveness by 35%.

Managed project for Intuit in designing training courses providing information for global employee base for Workday HR rollout completing initiative under timeline of four months.

Managed project for Comerica Bank in building and providing training on new software processing platforms for commercial lending division.

Designed multiple micro-learnings for retail division of Kubota Tractors to provide customer service and sales training.

Designed and partnered with SMEs at Raytheon-GM initiative to build out eLearning modules and accompanying procedure manuals for new Cadillac Vehicle lineup.

Hired 30 instructional design contract team to assist with various aspects of designing training program partnered with Clarity Consultants and Blue Cross/Blue Shield and provided design review and project management services during course of contract.

Implemented detailed performance indicators to measure learning outcomes, leading to a 30% increase in learner engagement and a 20% improvement in skill retention.

Directed alignment meetings with product development, HR, and business units, ensuring learning initiatives matched organizational goals, which boosted training completion rates by 25% and improved cross-department communication efficiency.

Engaged stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback; communicated project milestones effectively, leading to an increase in stakeholder satisfaction and timely project delivery.

Senior Trainer and Instructional Designer – Flagstar Bancorp

February 2011- August 2013

Developed and delivered eLearning and blended learning programs, increasing employee proficiency by 40% and reducing onboarding time by 20%.

Engaged with subject matter experts to evaluate training demands; crafted dynamic and effective training programs, leading to a 20% reduction in skill gaps and a 15% increase in productivity.

Innovated instructional methods for workshops and webinars, incorporating hands-on activities and multimedia resources, enhancing participant engagement and achieving a 50% improvement in post-training assessment scores.

Boosted learning outcomes by evaluating training effectiveness through comprehensive assessments, surveys, and performance metrics; iteratively enhanced materials and methods, achieving a 45% increase in participant competency scores.

Education

University of Phoenix

2024 Doctoral Candidate, Organizational Leadership, Currently ABD

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration

Hillsdale College

Bachelor of Arts, Dual Major in English and German, History Minor

Certifications

SAFe Agile Scrum Master, Agile Practitioner, DevOps

IBM Data Science Certification

Currently studying for July 2, 2024 PMP Certification Exam

Applications

Tableau

Databricks

GitHub

AWS

Adobe Creative Suite

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

Camtasia

Microsoft Suite 365

Salesforce

Workday

Kronos

Degreed

Brightspace

Cornerstone

Vyond

Go Animate

Audacity

Synthesia

Tovuti

Jira

Confluence

Active Security Clearances

Public Trust and Secret Clearances

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