Summary
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Work History
Education
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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
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
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
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)
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
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