Landon Amaral
Hopedale,MA
Summary
Experienced Senior Recruiter & Project Management specialist with extensive expertise in delivering end-to-end Learning and Development solutions by partnering with award-winning teams across corporate environments. Skilled in managing L&D projects from kickoff to completion, including solution discovery, eLearning development, instructional design, leadership training, and technical training rollouts. Excels at recruiting top-tier talent such as instructional designers, facilitators, content developers, and technical training specialists to match specific client and program needs. Strong at coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and SMEs to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of learning programs. Aligns L&D initiatives with business goals while maintaining focus on learner engagement and outcomes. Combines proper planning with hands-on execution to support scalable, high-impact workforce development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Success Manager
TTA (The Training Associates)
03.2025 - Current
- Managed key accounts in the delivery of professional development training, instructional design, customized eLearning development, and technical training & consulting including cybersecurity, data analysis, and Microsoft & Google applications.
- Identified sales opportunities and collaborated with sales teams to secure additional deals, maximizing revenue generation from existing accounts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional design and development teams to implement customized solutions tailored to specific client needs.
- Aligned and collaborated with our contracts department to develop customized contracts for clients and our consultant network
- Regularly manage over 50 consultants across 20+ clients
- Managed budgets and timelines ensuring deadlines are met and project costs are within scope.
- Ensured clients have proper communication plans with an ideal cadence of support.
- Entered project data for clients and consultants in our proprietary software including cost estimation, billing timelines, scheduling, timecards, and various project updates.
Senior Talent Recruitment Manager
TTA (The Training Associates)
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Conducted thorough interviews and assessments to identify top talent, ultimately increasing employee retention rates by 80%.
- Full cycle recruiting conducting end to end processes for Learning Strategy & Solutions, Instructional Design & Development, Technical Training, Professional Development, and various learning solutions.
- Partnered with independent teams & consultants to design, develop, and deliver cutting edge and modern training solutions to Fortune 5 to 500 companies.
- Led discovery calls to define Learning & Development solutions with clients in various industries including Healthcare, Manufacturing, IT, Hospitality, Finance, and Utilities.
- Coordinates intake and introduction meetings with clients from C-Suite, Director, and Senior Management to meet with our suited Learning Specialists.
- Identifies gaps in learning with quality scoping calls, analyzing needs, and offering desired solutions within a favorable timeframe.
- Subject matter expertise in needs analysis to define proper solution whether an individual or a team of L&D specialists.
- Conducted screening calls and interviews to assess proper qualifications for related positions.
- Developed and maintained a robust network of consultants through various channels including LinkedIn, Indeed, proprietary CRM's, and networking events.
- Leverages relationship building skills with clients and consultants establishing partnership and trust.
- Negotiates costs based on budgets with both clients and consultants with the ability to identify further sales opportunities.
- Negotiates competitive salary packages and benefits for new hires, contributing to employer brand image and increased employee satisfaction.
- Creates a positive candidate experience by maintaining transparent communication and providing timely feedback throughout the recruitment process.
- Improved opportunity fill rate by 30% across accounts leading to ongoing business with key accounts.
Talent Recruitment Manager
TTA (The Training Associates)
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Analyzed recruitment processes to identify areas of opportunity for improvement, implementing necessary adjustments to enhance performance.
- Increased knowledge on our existing network, identified gaps, and created onboarding campaigns to increase fill rate and build relationships with our talent community.
- Developed comprehensive job descriptions for various positions, attracting high-quality candidates for multiple industries.
- Negotiated costs with consultants and partnered in the development of tailored training program outlines and proposal submittals.
- Collaborated with sales, recruiting, and marketing team members to create engaging job descriptions that promoted company and culture values.
- Increased instructor readiness of consultant profiles with up to date resumes to ensure candidate readiness which led to increased fill rates.
Certified Trainer & Bartender
Not Your Average Joes
11.2012 - 12.2019
- Mentored and trained new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased employee retention.
- House Manager supporting House Staff that creates a positive and welcoming environment for our guests and employees.
- Conducted coaching sessions with new hires assessing weekly sales goals, menu knowledge, and suggestions for selling tips to increase overall revenue.
- Controlled labor costs and executed weekly supply orders including alcohol and paper goods.
- Traveled the northeast to open various locations in MA, VA, and MD spending two weeks per location until each locations Grand Opening.
Wood Framer/Carpenter
Shawnlee Construction
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Delivered precise installations of wooden fixtures from free-form materials to pre-fabricated assets ensuring seamless integration into the overall construction plan.
- Enhanced project efficiency by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling wooden components for various construction projects.
- Expedited project completion timelines by effectively collaborating with team members and coordinating tasks on large-scale framing projects.
- Safeguarded colleagues from workplace accidents by diligently following safety protocols while handling power tools and equipment during the process.
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Negotiation
- Pipeline Development
- Project Management
- Recruiting
- MS Office
- Prospecting & Lead Generation
- Project Scoping & Analysis
- LinkedIn Recruiter/Sales Navigator/Indeed
- Time Management
- Proprietary CRM Platforms
- Client Management
Clifton Strengths
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Significance
- Futuristic
- Harmony
Accomplishments
- Three Time Winner of TTA's Million Dollar Club
- Identified Solutions that have won TTA multiple Brandon Hall Awards
- Two Time Employee of the year at Not Your Average Joes
Timeline
Senior Project Success Manager
TTA (The Training Associates)
03.2025 - Current
Senior Talent Recruitment Manager
TTA (The Training Associates)
01.2022 - 03.2025
Talent Recruitment Manager
TTA (The Training Associates)
01.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Trainer & Bartender
Not Your Average Joes
11.2012 - 12.2019
Wood Framer/Carpenter
Shawnlee Construction
01.2007 - 01.2011
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