Cheryl R. Skasko-Shemansik
Quakertown,Pennsylvania
Summary
Accomplished Learning & Training Manager with over 20 years of professional experience designing and teaching training programs across various pharmaceutical, medical device, and academic settings. Dedicated and enthusiastic trainer with a strong knowledge in e-learning and organizational processes. Highly effective at educating adult learners at all levels. Well-versed in curriculum and course development to achieve demanding company training objectives. Passionate about teaching and committed to continual organizational learning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
32
32
Credits achieved towards Doctor of Education Degree
Work History
Learning & Training Manager
Piramal Pharma Solutions & Piramal Critical Care
Sellersville, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Create and enhance the learning maturity of the business.
- Collaborate and plan both individual and group-level learning initiatives with internal & external stakeholders.
- Curriculum development for all departments.
- Create learning activities through instructional design.
- Maintain ownership of the compliance wire learning management system for all employees.
- Develop employee assessments to measure training effectiveness.
- Keep current on new developments and best-in-class practices for adult learners.
- Track and evaluate monthly training metrics.
- Facilitate integrity selling training workshops.
- Create and publish the annual learning calendars for the sites/region that are linked to business priorities
- Create and facilitate instructor-led training workshops for employees at all levels
- Execute functional academies for learners
- Develop customized learning programs and workshops in collaboration with functional SMEs
- Establish/maintain/revise learning curriculums in line with current good manufacturing guidelines
- Organize and facilitate training programs for manufacturing, processing, packaging, and testing.
- Conduct orientation sessions and organize on-the-job training for new hires.
- Organize and edit training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Manage the development of e-learning training materials and activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Research and obtain relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
- Serve as co-chair on the Patient Awareness Council (PAC).
Biology Adjunct Instructor
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA
08.2004 - 05.2023
- Designed and facilitated virtual, in-person and blended lecture and laboratory learning sessions.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Effectively taught a diverse student population through differentiated instruction.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each course to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement programs.
- Incorporated technological equipment into science lectures & labs to enhance the process of student learning.
Corporate Trainer
North Carolina BioNetwork System
Raleigh/Durham, NC
06.2012 - 11.2013
- Provided GMP training to both pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
- Developed effective training manuals, modules and teaching aids based on business needs.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
Sr. Quality Engineer & QA Auditor
Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD)
Durham, NC
10.2007 - 10.2011
- Maintained a comprehensive quality system to support research and early clinical trials.
- Managed the GMP/GLP/GCP/ISO training programs.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects.
- Recommended revisions to internal controls and operational and management policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Executed operational audits and assessed company operations, compliance and other associated risks.
Quality Engineer
Copperhead Chemical Company, Inc
Tamaqua, PA
03.2003 - 10.2005
- Provided all site cGMP training to ensure compliance.
- Maintained ownership of change controls, CAPA’s, deviations & customer complaints.
- Performed quality audits and detailed reports for non-conforming issues.
Senior Supervisor, QC Chemistry/Microbiology
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Allentown, PA
06.1998 - 03.2003
- Provided overall direction and leadership for all operations of the QC lab.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff and provided ongoing feedback and performance evaluations for development.
- Identified underperforming areas and implemented effective process improvements.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
Doctor of Education Degree Candidate - Curriculum & Instruction
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota05.2025
Master of Education Degree - Curriculum & Instruction
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PennsylvaniaBachelor of Science Degree - Microbiology/Cell Biology
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Adult Learning Theories
- Differentiated Learning and Instruction
- Course Design and Development
- Certified Integrity Selling Facilitator
- Certified CANVAS & BlackBoard Course Designer
- Team Development Strategies
- Individual/Group Employee Training and Assessment
- New Hire Onboarding
- Manager Coaching and Training
- Leadership Training
Timeline
Learning & Training Manager
Piramal Pharma Solutions & Piramal Critical Care
01.2022 - Current
Corporate Trainer
North Carolina BioNetwork System
06.2012 - 11.2013
Sr. Quality Engineer & QA Auditor
Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD)
10.2007 - 10.2011
Biology Adjunct Instructor
Lehigh Carbon Community College
08.2004 - 05.2023
Quality Engineer
Copperhead Chemical Company, Inc
03.2003 - 10.2005
Senior Supervisor, QC Chemistry/Microbiology
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
06.1998 - 03.2003
Doctor of Education Degree Candidate - Curriculum & Instruction
Capella University
Master of Education Degree - Curriculum & Instruction
Kutztown University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Microbiology/Cell Biology
Kutztown University