LORI CAIN
Ardmore,OK
Summary
Learning and Development Manager with over 20 years of experience in adult learning and training development who excels in leading teams and aligning educational programs with organizational goals. At Noble Research Institute, leads the educational product program, setting strategy and directing a team of instructional designers, developers, and subject matter experts to create data-driven programs that meet customer needs and advance the organizational vision.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Producer Guidance
Noble Research Institute
9 2021 - Current
- Plan, direct and evaluate Noble's strategic initiatives related to design, development and delivery of competency-based, transformative educational products and consulting services for a national audience.
- Guided the organization through a significant transition from offering unpaid services to establishing a successful portfolio of paid educational products and services.
- Established and expanded a learning and development team from two initial members to department of 24 professionals.
- Developed a comprehensive curriculum of 7 products from inception, with plans to expand to 12 by next year. This includes an online Membership product offering just-in-time tools and resources.
- Consistently achieved learner satisfaction scores exceeding 90% and adoption rates exceeding 80% across all programs.
- Created a highly effective train-the-trainer program for internal staff and external contractors, ensuring consistent program delivery excellence.
- Evaluated, selected and guided the implementation of a learning management system.
Learning and Development Manager
Amazon
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Led a team of Instructional Designers and Project Managers whose purpose was to increase Sales productivity through training
- Consulted with Amazon Business leaders to create team goals and project roadmaps.
- Increased training completion by over 400% in 2020.
- Built a redesigned online “Sales University” site, increasing resource usage by 42%.
- Developed a 3-month New Hire onboarding program, reducing ramp time by over 30 days.
- Created a Sales Process for the Amazon Business selling team with behavior and performance metrics.
Instructional Design Lead and Business Solution Consultant
Wilson Learning Corporation
08.2005 - 09.2017
- Consulted with clients and Account Executives to identify training needs, and create solution recommendations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
Education
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology -
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 01.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion/Sociology -
Augsburg College/Minneapolis MN
Minneapolis 01.2003 - 05.2005
Skills
Organizational Vision and Strategy
Team Management
Instructional Design
Learning Technology
Learner Analysis
Learning Evaluation
Product Development
Product Lifecycle Management
Learning Management Systems
Learning Design Software
AI Learning Tools
Timeline
Learning and Development Manager
Amazon
09.2017 - 09.2021
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology -
University of North Dakota
01.2011 - 05.2015
Instructional Design Lead and Business Solution Consultant
Wilson Learning Corporation
08.2005 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion/Sociology -
Augsburg College/Minneapolis MN
01.2003 - 05.2005
Director of Producer Guidance
Noble Research Institute
9 2021 - Current
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