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Fred George-Hiatt

Ocala,Florida
Leadership and learning are indispensable to one another.
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Fred George-Hiatt

Summary

Resourceful and innovative learning experience professional with over 20 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
3
Certification

Work History

Walmart Enterprise Learning
Ocala, FL

Learning Experience Architect
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Leads development of learning strategy and fosters ongoing enhancements of learning experiences.
  • Engages with stakeholders to comprehensively grasp learning requirements and behavioral shifts, crafting scalable learning methodologies in alignment with learning experience design principles.
  • Manages project timelines and resource distribution, ensuring seamless progression and timely delivery of learning initiatives and products.
  • Collaborates with business partners and subject matter experts, engages multiple cross-functional teams, and directs the design and development of high-quality learning programs.

Walmart Academy
Bentonville, AR

People Lead, Learning Experience Design
03.2019 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Led a team of instructional designers to align resources with business customer needs, collaborating with multiple cross-functional teams, offering training and directing the design and development of training programs.
  • Supported the internal advancement of enterprise flagship programs, promoted consistent quality, and facilitated the adoption of technology-driven content while addressing obstacles for associates.
  • Negotiated, supervised, and aligned third-party resources to expedite learning development for the organization.
  • Exerted influence and cultivated talent to instill a solution-oriented mindset, prioritizing the collective needs of the entire team.

Walmart Corporate Office
Bentonville, AR

Learning Experience Owner, Learning Content Design & Development
09.2017 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Led the alignment with internal business customers on training requests through the analysis of business strategy and customer needs.
  • Oversaw the strategy, consultation, and development of training initiatives for various business segments and High Potential (HiPo) Programs.
  • Aided the business in formulating a learning strategy and crafting a business case to translate business requirements into talent development needs.
  • Collaborated to analyze the qualitative/quantitative data of training initiatives delivered by our matrixed team, aligning with business goals and driving strategic outcome.

Walmart Corporate Office
Bentonville, AR

Senior Manager, Category & Modular Development
07.2015 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • Led the design, development, and facilitation of Merchant training programs within the Merchandising Operations organization, aligning with strategic business goals and fostering capability at scale.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to design and improve current and future training programs, aligning with competencies and strategic business goals.
  • Conducted financial tracking for all Category & Modular Development 3rd party work and training programs, ensuring a data-driven approach to assess their effectiveness.
  • Led a team of direct reports, overseeing their performance management, and offering learning and growth opportunities to support their development, fostering a growth mindset within the team.

Walmart Corporate Office
Bentonville, AR

Senior Manager, International Knowledge Development
09.2013 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Led the design, development, and execution of Merchandising content within the framework of Business Foundations development programs tailored for international markets.
  • Orchestrated the design, development, and delivery of comprehensive Merchandising and Supply Chain course suites.
  • Formulated and executed an effective communication strategy, overseeing engagement with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation and understanding of the program's objectives.

Walmart Corporate Office

Senior Manager, Leadership Academy
02.2011 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • Accountable for the supervision and guidance of the team of Program/Process Managers in the implementation of Walmart's flagship leadership development initiative - Leadership Academy.

Walmart Corporate Office

Senior Learning Solutions Developer
07.2008 - 02.2011

Job overview

  • Accountable for the creation, development, and adaptation of training materials tailored to learning needs, the capabilities of the target population, and job requirements for Walmart Co-Managers.

Education

University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC

Bachelor's Degree from Mathematics
05.1992

University Overview

Minor: Secondary Education

Skills

  • Collaborative Problem-Solving
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Performance Consulting
  • Blended Learning
  • Learning Strategies
  • Relationship Building
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Onboarding, Training, and Development

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of three in the development of My Assistant upskill program for 15k campus associates.
  • Led a 28-person instructional design team to provide design and development of training solutions and programs to support 1.4M associates.

Certification

  • Learning Technologies Certificate, ATD - 2024
  • Instructional Design Certificate, ATD - 2023
  • Myers-Brigg Certification - 2011

Organizations

  • ATD Forum Board, 2019-2023
  • 7hills Homeless Center Board President, 2013-2015
  • 7hills Homeless Center Board Member, 2010-2016
  • ATD Primary Representative, 2019 - present
  • Vice-Chair & Professional Development Chair, pride@walmart ARG, 2009-2013

Awards

Global People Associate Awards - Digital Award, 2024

OnCon Icon Awards - L&D Professional Award, 2023

Brandon Hall HCM Awards - Best Use of Virtual Worlds for Learning, 2023

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work from home optionCompany CultureCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Learning Experience Architect

Walmart Enterprise Learning
07.2023 - Current

People Lead, Learning Experience Design

Walmart Academy
03.2019 - 07.2023

Learning Experience Owner, Learning Content Design & Development

Walmart Corporate Office
09.2017 - 03.2019

Senior Manager, Category & Modular Development

Walmart Corporate Office
07.2015 - 09.2017

Senior Manager, International Knowledge Development

Walmart Corporate Office
09.2013 - 07.2015

Senior Manager, Leadership Academy

Walmart Corporate Office
02.2011 - 09.2013

Senior Learning Solutions Developer

Walmart Corporate Office
07.2008 - 02.2011

University of North Carolina

Bachelor's Degree from Mathematics
Fred George-Hiatt