Articulate Storyline
Frank Meister
Learning and Development
Chicago,IL
Summary
Data-driven problem-solver, tech-savvy instructional designer, engaging facilitator, lifelong Cubs fan.
Tech-savvy Senior Instructional Designer adept at curricula design. Consumer-focused with proven track record of increasing student re-enrollment through development of creative courses. Proficient in Articulate Storyline and Rise.
Adept at managing multiple projects, creating interactive training using educational technology, and integrating consumer technology into modern learning experiences. Collaborative professional with an high attention to detail and proficiency in conducting needs assessments, measuring learning effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with polices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Senior Instructional Designer
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
02.2018 - 09.2024
- Oversaw partnerships with external training providers and continually assessed the outcomes of learning programs, achieving $1.5M in cost savings.
- Led organizational acquisition and adoption of SaaS-based eLearning authoring tools and platforms.
- Developed and managed the implementation of organizational learning initiatives that expedited Office365 adoption, resulting in a 35% reduction in first-level support requests.
- Implemented an accredited online certification program in Data Visualization with Tableau, achieving a 92% completion rate, far exceeding the global average of 15%.
- Led and oversaw the redesign and conversion of multiple classroom-based learning programs and instructional materials to virtual instructor-led offerings.
Agile Coach
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
02.2018 - 08.2024
- Created and implemented Agile training and coaching programs to help the organization adopt Agile methodologies, enhancing transparency in work processes and performance.
- Designed online and in-person training program to support staff with adoption of work planning and project management system, Jira.
Program Manager Specialist
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
02.2011 - 01.2018
- Led the development of business case to establish a dedicated training classroom to multiple business departments ongoing delivery of internal hybrid training programs.
- Led and oversaw the redesign and conversion of multiple classroom-based learning programs and instructional materials to virtual instructor-led offerings.
- Led the design and execution of organizational and departmental learning programs involving Agile, Data Visualization, Information Technology, and Project Management.
Senior Training Specialist
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
09.2007 - 01.2011
- Developed standards and authoring practices to support organizational adoption of learning management system as part of enterprise workgroup, benefiting 1,500 LMS administrators and content developers.
- Created train-the-trainer program and instructional materials to support 300 learning professionals as part of cross-functional enterprise team.
- Led the development and execution of train-the-trainer programs, supporting company-wide learning initiatives for new business systems and work processes across 13 U.S locations.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Design & Technology Management
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA1993
Skills
- Adult Learning Principles
- Change Management
- Curriculum Development
- Design Thinking
- E-Learning
- Employee Onboarding
- Facilitation
- Instructional Design
- Learning Management Systems
- Learning Measurement
- Problem Solving
- Video Production
- Program Management
- Agile Project Management
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Adobe Captivate
- Articulate Storyline
- Articulate Rise
- Camtasia
- Final Cut Pro
- Jira
- Microsoft Teams
- Miro
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Windows
- SCORM
- Mural
- Office365
- Synthesia
- Tableau
- Webex
- Vyond
- Zoom
Certification
- Liberating Structures Facilitation, 2024
- Certified Learning Cluster Design Practitioner, LCD, 2023
- Certified Change Practitioner, Prosci, 2022
- Visual Collaboration Team Facilitator, Bigger Picture Academy, 2022
- Certified Professional Agile Team Facilitation, ICAgile, 2021
- Certified Facilitator, Agility Health, 2021
- Continuous Improvement Champion, Agility Health, 2021
- Certified Professional Agile Coaching, ICAgile, 2020
Awards
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CHICAGO
- Excellence in Culture, 2023
- Excellence in Training, 2023
- Innovator Award of Excellence, 2011
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
- Training Conference Innovator Award, 2016
Work Availability
monday
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Accomplishments
- Oversaw partnerships with external training providers and continually assessed the outcomes of learning programs, achieving $1.5M in cost savings.
- Led organizational acquisition and adoption of SaaS-based eLearning authoring tools and platforms.
- Developed and managed the implementation of organizational learning initiatives that expedited Office365 adoption, resulting in a 35% reduction in first-level support requests.
- Implemented an accredited online certification program in Data Visualization with Tableau, achieving a 92% completion rate, far exceeding the global average of 15%.
- Led and oversaw the redesign and conversion of multiple classroom-based learning programs and instructional materials to virtual instructor-led offerings.
Software
Articulate Rise
Synthesia
Vyond
Camtasia
SCORM
Adobe Captivate
Jira
Miro
Mural
Microsoft Teams
WebEx
Zoom
Office365
Tableau
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsQuote
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Thomas Edison
Timeline
Senior Instructional Designer
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
02.2018 - 09.2024
Agile Coach
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
02.2018 - 08.2024
Program Manager Specialist
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
02.2011 - 01.2018
Senior Training Specialist
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
09.2007 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Instructional Design & Technology Management
LaSalle University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Northern Iowa
- Liberating Structures Facilitation, 2024
- Certified Learning Cluster Design Practitioner, LCD, 2023
- Certified Change Practitioner, Prosci, 2022
- Visual Collaboration Team Facilitator, Bigger Picture Academy, 2022
- Certified Professional Agile Team Facilitation, ICAgile, 2021
- Certified Facilitator, Agility Health, 2021
- Continuous Improvement Champion, Agility Health, 2021
- Certified Professional Agile Coaching, ICAgile, 2020
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