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Education
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Kenisha Caicedo
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Kenisha Caicedo

Buffalo,NY

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Healthcare benefits

Summary

Strategic Learning & Development leader who designs and delivers scalable, data-driven learning programs aligned to business goals. Experienced in conducting needs assessments, partnering with leaders and SMEs, and managing end-to-end learning initiatives from design through evaluation. Leverages adult learning principles, LMS platforms, and learning analytics to improve performance, measure ROI, and continuously optimize training solutions for diverse audiences

Awards

Instawork “All-Star 2025” - Recognized for outstanding performance, leadership, and impact in training & operations.

Copa Airlines Tu Haces la Diferencia 2017 - Recognized for excellence and exceptional performance. 

Accomplishments

  • Implemented Instawork’s first global Learning Management System (LMS), enabling centralized training delivery and performance tracking for thousands of distributed learners and significantly improving visibility into completion, quality, and skill readiness metrics.
  • Led the instructional design and change management strategy for Copa Airlines’ Oracle HCM Cloud implementation, supporting enterprise adoption and training for 9,000+ employees across flight operations, airport services, and corporate teams, achieving 95% adoption within three months.
  • Designed and launched AI-integrated onboarding and upskilling programs, reducing time-to-proficiency by 30%+ and improving operational performance across global, distributed teams.
  • Developed 150+ hours of eLearning content using Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise, delivering compliance, customer experience, leadership, onboarding, and operational excellence programs with 90–95% learner satisfaction.

Skills

  • Organizational development
  • E-learning design
  • Needs assessment
  • Orientation and onboarding
  • Curriculum design
  • Decision-making
  • Quality assurance
  • Video instruction
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic planning

Work History

Community Operations Training Manager

Instawork
07.2022 - 11.2025
  • Led organization-wide learning programs supporting Community Operations, product workflows, policy updates, and workforce enablement in a fast-paced tech environment.
  • Conducted training needs assessments using case trends, performance data, and stakeholder input to prioritize scalable learning solutions.
  • Designed and delivered microlearning, eLearning, and performance support using Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, and Camtasia to support rapid operational change.
  • Owned end-to-end program delivery, including scoping, stakeholder alignment, execution, and post-launch evaluation.
  • Measured program effectiveness and operational impact through learning analytics, quality metrics, and learner feedback, increasing completion rates by 20% and achieving 90–95% satisfaction.

Adjunct Faculty

ADEN University
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducted training needs assessments to design targeted leadership and organizational development solutions aligned with business needs.
  • Designed and facilitated interactive digital learning experiences using collaborative engagement tools (Mentimeter, Padlet) to increase participation and retention.
  • Evaluated learning effectiveness using feedback and performance indicators, maintaining 98%+ learner satisfaction.

Corporate Learning & Development Instructional Designer

Copa Airlines
07.2015 - 08.2022
  • Conducted enterprise and role-based training needs assessments using operational data, stakeholder interviews, and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed learning strategies aligned to business, safety, and compliance goals for pilots, flight attendants, and airport operations teams.
  • Designed and implemented blended learning programs (ILT, VILT, eLearning, simulations, job aids) using Storyline, Rise, and Camtasia.
  • Led end-to-end learning initiatives, including LMS administration, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
  • Measured training effectiveness and ROI using completion data and performance metrics, achieving 95% system adoption and reducing operational errors by 10%

Cluster Training Manager

Hilton Hotels Corporation
12.2012 - 07.2015

• Directed learning and development operations across 3 hotel brands, supporting 800+ employees, achieving a 15% improvement in service consistency across properties.
• Designed and delivered property-specific onboarding and training programs for major hotel openings, aligning multicultural teams with Hilton global standards and achieving 100% compliance with brand protocols.
• Led leadership development pathways, coaching department heads and supervisors, resulting in a 20% increase in team performance metrics and higher guest satisfaction scores.
• Implemented compliance, safety, and brand-quality training, contributing to 10–15% higher audit scores and improved operational readiness across all properties.
• Developed structured talent development programs that strengthened internal pipelines, improving promotion readiness by 25% and reducing turnover in key departments by 10%.
• Partnered cross-functionally with HR, Operations, and Quality Assurance to identify performance gaps and implement training solutions, resulting in measurable improvements in staff competency and guest satisfaction.

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Organizational Leadership

American InterContinental University, Chicago, IL
10-2010

MBA - Marketing & Communications

American InterContinental University, Chicago
07-2006

MBA - Accounting And Finance

American Intercontinental Univeristy, Chicago, IL
07.2005 - 07.2006

Certification

LinkedIn Learning certifications in instructional design, leadership, AI, and organizational development, including:

  • Articulate 360: Interactive Learning
  • Brain-Based eLearning Design
  • Instructional Design for Adult Learners
  • Measuring Learning Effectiveness
  • Creating Psychological Safety for Diverse Teams
  • The Digital Transformation of Learning

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Portfolio

FEATURED
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ESP Código de Ética
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Lead in the way that alings with your Strengths
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PROFESSIONAL SALES TECHNIQUES
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Leadership & Team Empowerment Workshlp
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AI-Powered Onboarding Simulation

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty - ADEN University
09.2023 - Current
Community Operations Training Manager - Instawork
07.2022 - 11.2025
Corporate Learning & Development Instructional Designer - Copa Airlines
07.2015 - 08.2022
Cluster Training Manager - Hilton Hotels Corporation
12.2012 - 07.2015
American Intercontinental Univeristy - MBA, Accounting And Finance
07.2005 - 07.2006
American InterContinental University - Master of Education (M.Ed.), Organizational Leadership
American InterContinental University - MBA, Marketing & Communications