Dana Strachan
Miramar,FL
Summary
My primary goal of being a corporate trainer is facilitation of the development of employees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in alignment with organizational objectives, ultimately contributing to improved performance, productivity, and success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Trainer
CNS consulting
Hollywood, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and delivered presentations, workshops, and webinars on various topics relevant to corporate training.
- Analyzed training data to evaluate effectiveness of programs and suggest improvements as needed.
- Monitored employee progress during training sessions to ensure understanding of material presented.
- Maintained records of all participant feedback from trainings and reported results to management team.
- Prepared digital training materials including workbooks, manuals and self-paced guides.
- Coordinated with engineers and corporate leadership to identify training and development opportunities to improve safety and optimize performance.
Director of Training
Bridge the Gap Arizona State- Debate Club
Miramar, FL
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Analyzed each department's training needs and developed new training programs based upon data collected.
- Coordinated team leader motivational initiatives to incentivize professional growth and program improvements.
- Developed and implemented corporate training programs to ensure employees have the skills necessary to meet organizational goals.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify areas of improvement in employee performance.
- Monitored trainers' performance, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Designed curricula for new courses and updated existing ones based on feedback from trainees.
- Provided feedback on individual performance during class sessions or one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Researched industry trends and best practices related to corporate training initiatives.
- Supervised day-to-day operations of the corporate training department including scheduling classes, assigning tasks.
- Evaluated effectiveness of various teaching methods used by trainers through surveys or interviews.
- Advised executives on how best to allocate resources towards achieving organizational goals through effective corporate training strategies.
- Assisted with onboarding new employees by conducting orientation and company-wide or job-specific training.
Director of Training
Serenity Behavioral Health
Hollywood, FL
03.2011 - 02.2017
- Evaluated employee skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost staff knowledge.
- Created and implemented strategies for continuous learning initiatives across the organization.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve employee performance.
- Coordinated with department heads to ensure that staff was properly trained in job duties.
- Monitored progress of trainees to ensure they were meeting expectations set by management.
- Providing instruction and guidance to help employees acquire or improve specific skills relevant to their roles, such as leadership, communication, sales, customer service, or technical skills.
- Providing ongoing support, coaching, and mentoring to employees before, during, and after training to reinforce learning, address challenges, and promote skill application in the workplace.
Education
MBA -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL06-2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Johnson & Wales University - North Miami
Miami, FL04-2002
Senior Professional in Human Resources Training - SPHR
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL02-2001
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Johnson & Wales University - North Miami
Miami, FL06-2000
Skills
- Staff Presentations
- Performance Monitoring
- Course Design
- Team Development Strategies
- New Employee Training
- Staff Training
- Organizational Development
- Human Resources
- Performance Evaluation
- Educational Material Development
- Learning Management Systems
- Data Tracking
- Support and Coaching:
- Compliance:
- Collaboration:
- Continuous Improvement
- Facilitation
- Training Delivery
- Research
- Technology Integration
- Course Development
- ROI Understanding
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Quality Control Strategies
- Lecturing
Certification
- Certified inDesign & Development of Training Programs
- Certified in (QMS) Quality Management Systems
- Certified (HRSP) Human Resource Systems & Processes
- Certified Conflict Management With Emotional Intelligence
- Lean Process Management & Leadership Skills Masterclass
Timeline
Corporate Trainer
CNS consulting
01.2021 - Current
Director of Training
Bridge the Gap Arizona State- Debate Club
02.2017 - 12.2020
Director of Training
Serenity Behavioral Health
03.2011 - 02.2017
MBA -
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Johnson & Wales University - North Miami
Senior Professional in Human Resources Training - SPHR
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Johnson & Wales University - North Miami