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Brad Hess

North Wales,PA

Summary

Experienced Learning & Development Manager with a diverse background in education, management, and various instructional and communication experiences. Experienced at deploying and managing LMS platforms across a large number of business units. Interested at leveraging these skillsets to provide high quality training resources and develop engaging and impactful eLearning opportunities. A thoughtful leader focused on employee engagement, culture, and creating training strategies that build strong-performing teams.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning and Development Manager

Community Veterinary Partners
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed the creation of multiple learning programs intended to help with hospital onboarding, retention, and professional development
  • Sourced and created industry relevant content utilizing Articulate content creation software
  • Organized and supported live virtual training sessions for new technology upgrades and rollouts
  • Analyzed data from surveys and focus groups to assess effectiveness of existing training programs. • Worked with cross-functional stakeholders on operational, financial, and other HR initiatives
  • Integrated newly acquired hospital teams into the organization's LMS
  • Built relationships with external partners to provide additional resources for employees' growth opportunities
  • Worked with the LMS partner on system and content enhancements
  • Developed meaningful VetBloom user and content completion metrics; reported data and trends to executive leadership
  • Administered annual employee engagement surveying and presented results analysis to executive leadership
  • Organized and performed new hire onboarding activities for support center team members
  • Lead annual safety compliance training initiatives

LMS Administrator

Community Veterinary Partners
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
06.2019 - 04.2022

• Implemented and maintained a LMS from day one of the partnership

• Trained practice managers and regional directors on LMS team management and enrollment practices

• Lead the platform through a full version upgrade

• Administered all user management duties

• Provided tech help desk support for the entire field staff

• Developed and executed a system for monitoring and maintaining the accuracy of user data in the LMS ensuring that employee records are up-to-date and consistent across all hospitals and team members

• Evaluated the effectiveness of the LMS platform through analysis of user feedback and training completion rates, and made recommendations for improvements

Training and Implementation Specialist

Genesis Healthcare
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
12.2017 - 06.2019
  • Published a monthly IT newsletter for rehab facility team members
  • Instructional design of IT software training
  • Created eLearning materials that are instructor-led, self-paced, and blended
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to identify training needs and develop effective training programs
  • Coordinated and facilitated on-site training sessions for employees to ensure effective implementation and adoption of new IT software

Instructional Technologist

Immaculata University (courtesy of Ellucian)
Malvern, Pennsylvania
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Administered and supported campus-wide course management tools, instructional technologies, and academic systems
  • Served as a technical mentor to faculty
  • Developed and maintained new technology-based curricula
  • Evaluated and implemented emerging instructional technologies to enhance teaching and learning experiences
  • Created user manuals and tutorials that explain how to use different types of educational technology.

Classroom Educator

Leander Independent School District
Austin, TX
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Taught 8th grade English (reading, writing, grammar)
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Served as an instructional technology mentor to other faculty members

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing (Journalism)

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
12.2001

Skills

  • Learning Management Systems
  • Communication
  • Content Creation Software
  • Training Delivery
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Performance Management
  • Curriculum Design
  • Program Evaluation
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Learning Analytics
  • Employee Engagement
  • New Employee Training
  • Course Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Instructional Design
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • E-learning development
  • Adaptive Learning

References

References available upon request

Certification

  • Real estate license in PA
  • Teaching license in PA and TX
  • Instructional teaching license for English 7-12, Math 6-9, and Health/ Physical Education 6-9

Timeline

Learning and Development Manager

Community Veterinary Partners
04.2022 - 01.2024

LMS Administrator

Community Veterinary Partners
06.2019 - 04.2022

Training and Implementation Specialist

Genesis Healthcare
12.2017 - 06.2019

Instructional Technologist

Immaculata University (courtesy of Ellucian)
08.2017 - 12.2017

Classroom Educator

Leander Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing (Journalism)

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Brad Hess