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Jason Dunbar

Jason Dunbar

San Diego,CA

Summary

Strategic Learning and Development leader with 15+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise learning programs and leadership development initiatives in regulated environments. Expertise in establishing Centers of Excellence and enhancing learning ecosystems to provide scalable and impactful solutions. Proficient in integrating development into the employee lifecycle and aligning learning initiatives with business transformation goals. Utilizes Kirkpatrick models to assess learner behavior changes and measure business impact effectively.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AVP, Learning & Development

Molina Healthcare, Inc.
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Directed enterprise-wide learning and development strategy for over 17,000 employees across diverse functions.
  • Established Learning and Development Center of Excellence to standardize training delivery and governance.
  • Collaborated with senior leaders to create role-specific and leadership development solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar budgets and vendor partnerships for scalable learning experiences.
  • Spearheaded initiative to incorporate AI-enabled learning technologies, achieving executive approval for improved onboarding processes.
  • Developed coaching framework for ongoing employee development beyond formal training initiatives.

Director, Learning & Development

Molina Healthcare, Inc.
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Developed and executed enterprise business process and training frameworks for customer service and analytics teams.
  • Collaborated with Talent Management and IT to launch a new enterprise LMS, enhancing compliance tracking and learner engagement.
  • Aligned training programs with operational performance metrics in partnership with operations, minimizing process errors and rework.

Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Directed a team of over 30 in training design, development, and delivery for transformation initiatives.
  • Managed onboarding of more than 100 offshore contingent workers, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Led readiness programs to support implementation of multi-year health plan portfolio.

Manager & Instructional Design Roles

Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
01.2010 - 01.2019
  • Managed teams for technical and soft-skill training, progressing through instructional design and leadership roles.
  • Spearheaded development of web-based learning platforms and performance support tools.
  • Directed change management training initiatives to improve organizational adaptability.
  • Implemented coaching and leadership toolkits to enhance team performance.

NCO, Communications

United States Marine Corps
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Trained and supervised communications platoon to achieve mission-critical readiness.
  • Earned multiple leadership and performance awards for exceptional contributions.

Education

Master of Arts - Information & Learning Technologies

University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
12-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
05-2008

Skills

  • Instructional Design
  • Learning Strategy
  • Performance Consultation
  • Change Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Learning Analytics
  • AI-driven training solutions

Websites

Certification

  • DDI Certified Facilitator
  • The Change Cycle Certified Trainer

Professional Associations

  • Association of Talent Development (ATD) - National Member
  • Association of Talent Development (ATD) - San Diego Chapter Member

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

AVP, Learning & Development

Molina Healthcare, Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Director, Learning & Development

Molina Healthcare, Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Kaiser Permanente
01.2019 - 01.2022

Manager & Instructional Design Roles

Kaiser Permanente
01.2010 - 01.2019

NCO, Communications

United States Marine Corps
01.1999 - 01.2003

Master of Arts - Information & Learning Technologies

University of Colorado Denver

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of San Diego

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