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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Training & Development Product Management Instructional Design System Technology Learning Management Systems (LMS) Curriculum Development Compliance Training User Requirements Staff Oversight & Development SCORM / AICC ADDIE Client Relations Validation Distance & E-Learning Interpersonal Communication 21 CFR Part 11 Training & Design Consultancy
PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
QPHARMA, INC., MORRISTOWN, NJ 2011 PRESENT SENIOR MANAGER, TRAINING AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS (DEC. 2013 PRESENT)
Collaborated with both vendors and clients to create an innovative virtual learning environment. Oversee the setup of life science compliance e-courses. Increase the retail footprint of instructional design products. Led the launch of two proprietary LMS upgrades in cooperation with developers. Key SME to engineer and authorize LMS functionality design and implementation for production. Major contributor to development of proprietary retail learning university and retail compliance training catalog.
Researched curricula for 3,000 users groups and 60,000 individual users to identify gaps in training and develop new ways to enhance them that would increase productivity. Identified areas of improvement using gap analysis, cause & effect analysis, and needs analysis. Liaised with subject-matter experts to ensure information gathered was accurate and relevant. Managed the development of curriculum and documents ensuring that they adhered to corporate guidelines. Tracked milestones and target vs. actual results.
CELGENE CORP., SUMMIT, NJ TRAINING CONSULTANT , CLINICAL RESEARCH & MEDICAL OPERATIONS
In charge of vendor negotiations as well as helping instructional designers to storyboard, develop, and assess training requests. Served a key role as the main evaluator of new hire training and collaborated with managers on creating a new employee orientation program. Created an LMS as well as updated guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and work instructions. Selected to serve as Ad-Hoc Member of Learning Governance Council. Developed and maintained a tool that tracked completion of training and ensured inspection readiness.
AMERICAN DREAM MORTGAGE BROKERS, MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ BROKER OF RECORD & PARTNER
Managed and oversaw the smooth operation of all business activities. Trained staff and launched online document management system for loan officers to access current rate sheets, disclosures, and promotional materials.
WYETH CONSUMER HEALTHCARE, MADISON , NJ SEPTEMBER 2000 O CTOBER 2007 C-EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR TO VP AND DIRECTORS OF INFORMATION SERVICES
Assisted C-level executives and oversaw the performance of senior administrators. Other duties included managing the budget, scheduling, a d updating training documentation for staff of 100. Undertook the training of senior administrators.
E DUCATION
Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, AZ Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Global Training & Development (Pending 2015) Kaplan University, Chicago, IL MBA, Master of Business Administration (2011) Montclair State University , Upper Montclair, NJ Bachelor of Science in Accounting (1995)
CERTIFICATIONS
Articulate Storyline Basic Training, eLearning Guild, Santa Rosa, CA (2014) Certificate in Project Management, Cadence Management Corporation, Portland, OR (2013) Certified Computer Software Specialist, Comprehensive Computer, Parsippany, NJ (1999)