KRISTI SAMUELSON
Jordan,MN
Summary
Professional in organizational development with proven track record in creating impactful training programs. Adept at aligning HR initiatives with strategic business goals to build reliable, high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous learning. Reliable and adaptable with focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Training & Development Specialist
Unifeye Vision Partners
01.2021 - 08.2026
- Administered LMS, managing configurations, reports, and developing content and learning paths to enhance user engagement.
- Spearheaded continuing education program that automated and supported mandatory professional certifications and licenses for the clinic and ASC team members and physicians.
- Facilitated onboarding and HR integration activities to deliver an exceptional transition experience aligned with organizational best practices.
- Collaborated with executive leadership and key stakeholders to identify skill gaps, designing targeted continuous professional development initiatives.
- Played a key role in regional implementation, training delivery, and change-management strategy for an EHR system conversion, training 250 users with zero operational downtime.
- Coauthored and facilitated leader development curriculum, enhancing leadership skills and supporting organizational growth.
- LMS administrator, managed configurations, reports, and creation of content and learning paths.
Operation Services Consultant
Midwest Dental
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Served as a key point of contact for practice teams, providing expert guidance on operations while maintaining excellent communication throughout all stages of the process.
- Operated as strategic link between local practice teams and cross-functional departments, streamlining workflows and aligning operational objectives across 10+ clinics.
- Delivered comprehensive software training for dentists and support staff to enhance operational proficiency.
Integrations Specialist
Midwest Dental
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Led the seamless onboarding and integration of new affiliate doctors and team members during expansion phases for 15 partnerships.
- Instructed incoming team members on operational tools and E-learning platform to ensure 100% training compliance and effective integration.
- Coached and trained team members to enhance AR management and increase treatment plan acceptance.
National Training Specialist
American Dental Partners
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Spearheaded all company-wide training initiatives and SOPs across a national footprint of affiliate dental practices.
- Supervised and mentored four local trainers across multiple affiliate practices, ensuring instructional consistency and quality of training delivery.
- Managed and delivered software training and cultural orientation, including employee benefits, to one of the largest multi-site practices, enhancing employee onboarding experience.
- Authored customized curricula, training documentation, and user guides for proprietary EHR software, improving user comprehension and adoption.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN01-1993
Skills
- LMS Administration
- Instructional Design
- HRIS Administration
- Onboarding & Talent Integration
- Performance Management
- EHR Systems
- Compliance Reporting & Tracking
- Organizational development
- Training delivery
- Diversity and inclusion
Timeline
Training & Development Specialist
Unifeye Vision Partners
01.2021 - 08.2026
Operation Services Consultant
Midwest Dental
01.2019 - 01.2021
Integrations Specialist
Midwest Dental
01.2014 - 01.2018
National Training Specialist
American Dental Partners
01.2007 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southwest Minnesota State University