Unlocking Potential, One Training at a Time

A passion for helping others is the driving force of all that I do. As a learning and development professional with over 14 years of experience in the corporate world, I’ve built my career on a genuine passion for helping others grow. I currently lead the Learning and Development team at one of the nation’s largest staffing firms, a journey that has allowed me to explore my dedication to continuous improvement, creativity, and the art of course design – as I went from team member to team leader.

Whether designing engaging training programs or mentoring colleagues, my goal is to cultivate an environment where individuals feel empowered to develop new skills, challenge themselves, and achieve their fullest potential. One of the things that drives me the most is witnessing how effective learning experiences can transform people’s careers. Seeing others unlock their potential is the ultimate reward, and I’m committed to ensuring that each course or program provides value not just for today, but for the future.

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Certifications

  • Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) — Association for Talent Development
  • Certified Staffing Professional — American Staffing Association
Skills

  • Project Management
  • Instructional Design
  • ADDIE Model
  • Adult Learning Theory
  • Lectora Inspire
  • Audacity
  • Photoshop
  • Camtasia
  • InDesign
  • Snagit
  • Vyond
  • Captivate
  • CourseMill LMS
  • Adobe Premiere
Work Experience

  • Learning & Development Project Manager at Elwood Staffing (Nov. 2019 – Present)
    • Managed the department and prioritized all projects to enhance company impact and improve efficiency.
    • Partnered with Operations to write SOPs and develop software training, transitioning staff to a new streamlined applicant tracking system.
    • Created a mentorship program for office managers, resulting in skill development and best practice sharing.
    • Built a robust 5-week sales training program, enhancing sales skills and boosting confidence among new sellers.
    • Collaborated with Legal to develop and implement annual employment law training, achieving 100% compliance company-wide.
    • Created a system to predict new hire job performance and additional training needs, enabling early intervention.
    • Developed and facilitated several virtual workshops.
  • Senior eLearning Developer at Elwood Staffing (Feb. 2016 – Nov. 2019)
    • Developed 3 continuous learning programs, including one that doubled recruiter placements.
    • Created 1200+ customized reports, automating tasks and saving the company the equivalent of a full-time employee’s salary.
    • Set up, updated, and monitored all learning programs, ensuring timely completion of training for 1,200+ employees.
    • Developed a data analysis framework to assess the efficiency and impact of 8+ learning programs.
    • Acted as administrator for the LMS, overseeing system functionality and data management.
  • eLearning Developer at Elwood Staffing (Nov. 2010 – Feb. 2016)
    • Transitioned new hire orientation from a one-week, in-person class into an online, role-specific program, completely eliminating travel costs and increasing engagement.
    • Expanded the company’s learning library from 5 to 400+ courses, improving accessibility and allowing employees to learn on demand.
    • Led the implementation of 3 new eLearning authoring tools and the company’s first Learning Management System (LMS), reducing content development time and improving data analysis capabilities.
    • Developed 30+ custom onboarding videos for large national accounts, increasing temporary workforce preparedness.