Jodi Albarano

• Work with Talent Development leaders to improve overall efficiency by implementing standardized processes for project initiation, execution, and closure.
• Address potential bottlenecks within design projects by providing timely support, removing barriers, and reallocating resources when needed.
• Prioritize instructional design projects through consistent follow-up with requestors, estimating project size, solutions, available resources, and dates within the project management tool under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Plan and conduct weekly Talent Development and Sr. ID project status meetings to ensure alignment and planning of resources.
• Produce quarterly project updates for Operations Sr. Leaders, and projections for Talent Development leadership.
• Conduct training needs analysis for 100+ incoming Talent Development training requests per year.

• 
  
• Oversaw the creation and implementation of the Spanish version of the Operations Store Team Member curriculum for over 20,000 employees.
• Coached, guided, and managed performance for eight instructional designers.
• Drafted a 3–5-year Workforce Development ID Strategic Plan, including resources, processes, and technology.
• Led the implementation of, and training for, the Articulate 360 suite for the ID team.
• Researched design trends, technology, and processes, and directed the work of the design team.
• Led the Talent Development Technology Roadmap project.
• Assisted with forecasting and budgeting projects for each fiscal year.

• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Provided clear guidance and mentorship to junior designers, improving their skill sets and productivity.
• Assisted with forecasting and budgeting projects for each fiscal year.
• Designed and developed large-scale, cross-functional solutions delivered to over 18,000 employees.
• Led brainstorming sessions that generated innovative ideas for new projects or improvements on existing ones.
• Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.

• Project managed and developed various large-scale, cross functional projects simultaneously.
• Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards using SCORM for e-learning modules.
• Collaborated with external and internal business partners to develop and implement innovative, effective training solutions to meet strategic performance goals and objectives.
• Led the cross-functional Technology Team to select appropriate tools and technologies for effective course development and delivery.
• Mentored team members in best instructional design practices and the use of design and development software.
• Led the ID Core Process Team to research and implement current best practices in instructional design.

• Designed, developed, and project-managed approximately 21 courses, both instructor-led and web-based interactive training, across the Verizon footprint, utilizing several authoring tools.
• Project managed an online knowledge bank of approximately 400 interactive and static job aids for Verizon’s business sector. Responsible for updates to job aids, maintenance of the website, and tracking tool used to store all storyboards and information regarding each job aid.
• Member of the Technology Forum within Verizon, serving as a liaison between the forum, development teams, and the IT group. Assist in defining and managing the impact of new products and software releases on Workforce Development training initiatives.
• Worked with a selection research team in order to validate course assessments.
• Designed multimedia that incorporated audio, video, and graphics for engaging online courses.

Intern/Multimedia Producer, Liquid Media Communications January 2024 - May 2004

Intern, Assistant Technology Coordinator

Bloomsburg Area School District