Joni Laster
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
History of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies and materials offerings. Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over [Number] 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Learning Consultant
Pure Storage
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals, and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
- Evaluated training program success through regular assessments, gathering feedback from participants to continuously refine content and delivery methods.
- Boosted employee productivity by designing targeted learning solutions that aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
- Facilitated seamless knowledge transfer by developing clear documentation of processes, procedures, and lessons learned throughout project lifecycles.
- Increased knowledge retention by employing various instructional methods, including hands-on exercises, group projects, and case studies.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Influenced positive behavior change among learners through motivational coaching techniques during training sessions.
- Improved learner engagement by incorporating interactive activities and real-world examples into training sessions.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Developed comprehensive curricula that addressed both technical skills and soft skills, promoting well-rounded professional development.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Reduced time-to-proficiency for new hires by implementing robust onboarding programs tailored to specific job roles within the organization.
- Championed the adoption of innovative learning technologies, conducting thorough research and piloting new tools to enhance the overall learning experience.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
- Increased learner satisfaction through continuous improvement efforts based on participant feedback and performance metrics.
- Enhanced course effectiveness by collaborating with stakeholders to identify skill gaps and tailor content accordingly.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Strengthened relationships with external training providers, negotiating favorable terms for contract engagements and ensuring consistent quality of delivered programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Covina Adult School
West Covina06.1987
Skills
- Industry Trends
- Progress Tracking
- Training Program Development
- Research management
- Needs Assessment
- Materials Selection
- Classroom observation
- Student assessments
- Learning Management Systems
- Learning Strategies
- Curriculum Implementation
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum Design
- Technical Support
- Document Management
- Education plans
- Product Development
- Adult Learning Theory
- Performance Consulting
- Course design
- Innovation and Creativity
- Organizational Performance
- Team member development
- Organizational Development
- Blended Learning Solutions
- Lesson Planning
- Training delivery
- Teacher Training
- Course material creation
- Group and individual instruction
- Administration and management
- Industry Best Practices
- Training Materials Development
- Course Management
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Problem Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Word
- Computer Skills
- Supervision and leadership
- Team building
- Customer Service
- Remote Office Availability
- Dependable and Responsible
- Quality Assurance
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Senior Learning Consultant
Pure Storage
04.2021 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
West Covina Adult School