Aaron McGowan
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Motivated and skilled learning and development leader with a diverse background as a division-level military intelligence officer, combined with senior corporate and field experience in Fortune 100 companies. With over two decades of experience, consistently honing expertise in crafting and managing effective programs that drive employee performance and surpass key performance indicators.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
34th Infantry Division Intelligence Officer
United States Army
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for intelligence readiness, tasks, synchronization, training, counterintelligence, and support to security programs as a leader of the intelligence enterprise consisting of over 65 soldiers.
- Oversees quality control and production of intelligence products created for security cooperation and mission requirements that cover twenty countries managing constant evolving and emerging threats.
- Ensures the intelligence section strikes the proper balance between supporting international activities and programs, while simultaneously protecting the critical enablers of technology and information that provide the overmatch capabilities of the current and future force.
Sr. Manager, Enterprise Learning and Development
Best Buy
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Led and directed the Enterprise Learning and Development Strategy Enablement team to mobilize operations, strategies, and programs for all enterprise verticals.
- Provided critical support during the adoption of key programs like Workday, LinkedIn Learning, and the Best Buy Virtual Store.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and leveraged unique resources to ensure deadlines were met and stakeholder satisfaction. Led the entire learning organization with a 98% engagement score.
- Provided inputs to the entire senior leadership team highlighting recommendations and solutions through multiple learning modalities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11.2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Learning & Development
- Strategy
- Sales
- Risk Management
- Operations
- Enablement
- Innovation
Websites
Volunteer Experience
Team Rubicon/Ronald McDonald House/Feed My Starving Children/Best Buy Teen Tech Centers
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.,
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Timeline
34th Infantry Division Intelligence Officer
United States Army
10.2022 - Current
Sr. Manager, Enterprise Learning and Development
Best Buy
07.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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