Resume/Vitae
Career Summary
Highly collaborative learning and development leader with expertise in developing strategic initiatives to expand programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and accreditation standards as evidenced by developing 7 new programs increasing product offerings by 25% and generating 4 million in annual revenue.
Specializes in leading cross-functional, virtual global teams to create innovative learning environments where collaboration thrives and leads to sustainable and outstanding results as demonstrated by improving overall course quality by 4% and team productivity by 25%.
Demonstrates communication and project management skills in fast-paced, collaborative environments and ability to analyze institutional data and execute strategies, achieving a 10% increase in student satisfaction and online retention.
Professional Experience
Learning and Development Director | Program Manager | Curriculum Development | Education Consultant
Ducere Global Business School, January 2023 to present
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
* Developed learning strategies and roadmaps aligning with company's Europe and North American expansion objectives, resulted in 7 new programs increasing product offerings by 25% and generating 4 million in annual revenue.
* Supervised team of 12 instructors conducting quarterly curriculum reviews and feedback sessions to ensure alignment with best practices and KPIs, resulting in a rapid 2% increase of instructional quality within 3 months.
* Launched professional development initiatives driving a 4% improvement in facilitator effectiveness and engagement within the first year of implementation.
* Executed continuous improvement initiatives for 150 classes annually, identifying areas for improvement and implementing online learning best practices, boosting 22% improvement in performance.
* Leveraged AI technologies and collaboration tools to streamline curriculum development process, resulting in a 40% reduction.
Curriculum Development | Learning and Development | Instructional Design
Ducere Global Business School, October 2020 to December 2022
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
* Built a cohesive 4 person virtual instructional design team and facilitated change management initiatives to transition team through organizational changes and new technologies, enhancing team productivity by 25%.
* Ensured 20-degree programs, 150+ courses and 400+ assessments met compliance requirements for 4 accreditation agencies, resulting in 100% compliance in annual audits.
* Conducted comprehensive curriculum analysis for 35 courses and identify gaps ensuring content and training materials were relevant, resulting in a 35% increase in content discoverability and 20% increase in student engagement.
* Implemented new collaboration tools to streamline class production process and developed SOPs and standardization of Learning Management Systems blueprints, leading to a 25% increase in operational efficiency.
Facilitator | Trainer | Mentor
Cleary University, January 2018 to May 2019
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
* Instructed over 300 students per year developing skills in written and verbal communication, critical and creative thinking, leadership, entrepreneurship, problem solving and persuasion, achieving 4.8 out of 5.0 satisfaction rating.
* Conducted in-depth learner engagement data analysis — developed targeted training and evaluation initiatives, resulting in 10% improvement in learner satisfaction scores.
* Developed mentorship program for 7 mentors and 100 mentees, increasing student retention by 12%.
* Conducted market research and competitive analysis for Digital Marketing program, leading to the implementation of 4 new course offerings and internship opportunities.
Customer Experience Director | Learner Support & Success
Cleary University, January 2017 to January 2018
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
* Led a cross-functional 5-person support staff, providing tailored support for 800 learners and communicating clear policies and procedures, improving quality of services by 10%.
* Leveraged online retention and embraced creative problem-solving skills to develop early alert systems and academic skill initiatives for at-risk learners, improving retention by 10%.
* Implemented a robust feedback loop to gather student feedback, utilizing data for continuous improvement and refine student support services and resources, achieving a 9% improvement in student experience ratings.
* Created multiple marketing campaigns credited with increasing student enrollment by 20% and generating $40,000 of additional summer revenue.
Marketing Program Manager | Learning and Development | Curriculum Writer
Cleary University, February 2013 to January 2017
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
* Supervised a 22 person team, providing regular feedback and development sessions on online teaching best practices and student engagement, leading to a 10% improvement in teaching quality.
* Oversaw curriculum for 6 academic programs and 60 classes identifying areas for improvement and optimizing content, leading to a 12% improvement in student performance metrics.
* Designed and facilitated 6 workshops focusing on adult pedagogy, online best practices and quality feedback, leading to a 10% improvement in teaching quality.
* Executed the integration of open education resources to entire course offerings, within a tight 6-month timeline, resulting in a 90% reduction in costs.
Technical & Qualifications
Learning and Development Program Development
Curriculum Design & Development for Online and Blended Learning Environments
Training & Professional Development
Online, Instructor-Led, Blended Delivery Methods
Learning Strategies Creation
Project Management in Fast-Paced Environments
Program Management for Global Audiences
Data-Driven Decision Making
Creative Problem Solving
Skill Gap Analyses & Need Assessment
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Collaboration
Instructional Design Methodologies
Adult Learning Pedagogies and Principles
ADDIE Model
Facilitation & Presentations Skills
Adobe Creative Suite,
Articulate Rise 360
Learning Management Systems: Canvas, Moodle, D2L
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Zoom Conferencing Software
Salesforce, Hubspot
Asana, Trello
Education
PhD - Higher Education and Adult Life Long Learning
Michigan State University
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
University of Phoenix
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Communications with Journalism & Public Relations Concentration
University of Southern Indiana
Certifications, Affiliations, Hobbies
South Carolina Association for Talent Development
Graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Postsecondary Education
Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Global Leadership Program
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
American Education Research Association
Delta Zeta Sorority
Boy Scouts of America Leader
Gardening, Cooking, Playing Piano