Matthew O'Brien
Salem
Summary
Dynamic Learning & Development Specialist with a strong background in training analysis, implementation, modification, facilitation, and curriculum development. Committed to enhancing employee skills and fostering professional growth through innovative training solutions and effective coaching strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning & Development Specialist 2
State of Oregon/Oregon State Hospital
Salem
01.2006 - 05.2026
- Developed training programs for staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with departments to identify training needs and gaps.
- Created instructional materials for various learning formats and audiences.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate training effectiveness and employee performance.
- Mentored new staff in program delivery and best practices in learning.
- Identified gaps in existing curriculum materials or processes and developed solutions accordingly.
- Delivered individual coaching support based on specific improvement areas.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create content for e-learning courses.
- Assisted in creating a culture of continuous learning by providing guidance on best practices in adult education principles.
- Created lesson plans, course materials, job aids, presentations, videos and other resources for learning activities.
- Supported instructional design projects by researching new methods or technologies that can be used to improve delivery of training materials.
- Developed and facilitated learning programs to ensure the professional development of employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education (Physical Education/Health)
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR06-2001
Skills
- Training program design
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development
- Training needs analysis
- Assessment and evaluation
- Learning content creation
- Onboarding programs
- Coaching and development
- Development initiatives
- Program design
- Program development
- Adult learning theory
- Mentoring and coaching
- Problem solving
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team-building activities
- Adaptability
- Career development
Certification
- Tier 2 certified Collaborative Problem Solving
CPR/First Aid
Motivational Interviewing
State Approved Driver
Affiliations
- Volunteer Assistant Football Coach/Leslie Middle School
Timeline
Learning & Development Specialist 2
State of Oregon/Oregon State Hospital
01.2006 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Education (Physical Education/Health)
Western Oregon University