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Jennifer Bauman

Warren,MI
"We keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."
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Jennifer Bauman

Summary

Dynamic learning and development leader with over 15 years of experience designing innovative, blended learning programs that drive sales enablement and operational excellence. Proven at translating complex subject matter into engaging training experiences that accelerate onboarding, reduce ramp time, and support executive OKRs. Adept at partnering with cross-functional teams—including sales, product marketing, and revenue enablement—to develop scalable, data-driven, and inclusive learning solutions that champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Overview

15
years of professional experience
4

Certifications

1

Professional organization affiliation

Work History

GP Strategies

Director of Learning Technologies
02.2018 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Designed & Executed Blended Learning Programs: Led a high-performing team in creating innovative learning experiences that reduced ramp time and bolstered sales and operational capabilities across diverse teams.
  • Strategic Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with subject matter experts, product marketing, and business leaders to develop learning strategies aligned with executive OKRs and revenue enablement initiatives.
  • Technology Integration & Iterative Improvement: Implemented emerging learning technologies and data-driven methods to continuously improve curriculum scalability and user engagement.
  • Inclusive Learning Solutions: Integrated best practices in accessibility and DEI to ensure programs were inclusive, results-driven, and adaptable to rapid change.

Quicken Loans

Executive Instructional Designer
03.2012 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Innovative Curriculum Development: Crafted interactive, digital learning modules for leadership and operational teams, translating complex concepts into practical, engaging training journeys.
  • Learning Management Systems: Developed and optimized internal SharePoint and other LMS tools to enhance the accessibility and efficacy of training materials.
  • Cross-Departmental Impact: Collaborated with process experts and stakeholders to align training initiatives with broader business objectives, improving performance across sales and operational areas.

Title Source, Inc.

Process Analyst
11.2006 - 03.2012

Job overview

  • Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement: Analyzed organizational processes and collaborated with technology teams to implement solutions that enhanced team efficiencies, laying the groundwork for later learning initiatives.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Leveraged performance data to identify process gaps and drive improvements that informed subsequent training and development programs.

Education

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Master of Education from Instructional Technology
12.2009

Oakland University
Rochester, MI

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
08.2001

Skills

  • Learning Experience Design: Crafting innovative, blended, and adaptive training solutions tailored for diverse teams including global sales and leadership
  • Sales & Revenue Enablement: Developing product and skills-based training programs that drive measurable business impact and improve sales capabilities
  • Instructional Design: Extensive experience with traditional, digital, online, and virtual learning environments using LMS and authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Vyond, etc)
  • Learning Technologies: Expertise in implementing and integrating cutting-edge learning technology solutions, including artificial intelligence
  • Data-Driven Strategy: Utilizing analytics, feedback, and industry best practices (including Kirkpatrick evaluation methods) to iterate and optimize learning programs
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work seamlessly with Program Managers, Product Marketing, and Subject Matter Experts to understand business drivers and training needs
  • Project & Change Management: Strong leadership in managing end-to-end L&D projects, mentoring teams, and steering change initiatives
  • Inclusive & Empathic Design: Advocating DEI principles in curriculum development to foster a welcoming and engaging learning culture

Certification

  • AI+Human: Practical AI for Learning Leaders - GP Strategies, December 2023
  • Human+AI Prompt-a-thon - GP Strategies, November 2024
  • Leadership Essentials Limited - GP Strategies, July 2024
  • CLO LearningElite Gold Organization - Chief Learning Officer Events & Awards, July 2021

Affiliations

  • Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT):
  • Vice President of Communications for the Division of Organizational Training and Performance
  • Membership Committee Member & Online Conference Lead, Center for Excellence in Event Planning
  • Recipient of the Nancy B. Hastings Distinguished Service Award (2021) and AECT Presidential Special/Distinguished Service Awards (2021–2022)

Timeline

Director of Learning Technologies

GP Strategies
02.2018 - 05.2025

Executive Instructional Designer

Quicken Loans
03.2012 - 02.2018

Process Analyst

Title Source, Inc.
11.2006 - 03.2012

Wayne State University

Master of Education from Instructional Technology

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration

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