Megan Fremont-Smith
Newmarket,NH
Summary
Thriving as a seasoned Agile Transformation Consultant my expertise in agile training and strategic communication has been pivotal in cultivating high-performing environments. Building tailored curriculum and spearheading change management my role extends beyond instruction to encompass strategic employee engagement and development.
My training in DiSC Communication profiling and a commitment to the principles of Agile methodologies alow me to be a top rated speaker. With a dedication to psychological insights in the workplace, I enable impact on organizational efficiency and profitability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agile Transformation Consultant
Edwards Life Sciences
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Led the adoption of Agile methodologies (Scrum, S@S, Kanban) across the IT division at Edwards Lifesciences, improving operational efficiency, collaboration, and delivery globally.
- Designed and delivered targeted training sessions for leadership and teams, ensuring a strong understanding of Agile principles and practices.
- Guided teams Agile events (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives) to drive accountability, improve collaboration, and ensure consistent delivery.
- Collaborated with senior leadership and stakeholders to align on cultural understanding while creating a supportive environment for change.
- Initiated continuous improvement stratgies to identify bottlenecks and streamline workflows, resulting in predictable project delivery and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Assisted in selecting and optimizing Agile tools (e.g., Jira) to improve visibility, and backlog management.
- Provided expertise in scaling Agile across multiple teams, ensuring alignment toward common objectives.
- Developed KPIs to track progress, measuring the success of Agile adoption with improvements in employee transparency and cycle time.
- Built strong client relationships by providing expert guidance, drafted communication packages and conducting workshops to deliver actionable insights.
Director of Public Training
Scrum Inc
11.2019 - 01.2025
- Oversaw and managed all aspects of the company's external training programs, targeting customers, clients, partners, and the general public.
- Developed, delivered, and optimized training initiatives aligned with the company’s brand, products, and services while meeting the needs of diverse target audiences.
- Led as the head trainer, training others in the curriculum, certifying them to train others, and setting the standard for excellence in training delivery.
- Played a key role in testing and refining the digital training experience, successfully transitioning to online courses during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the exceptional experience still in use today.
- Achieved and maintained a high NPS score above 90, consistently delivering exceptional training results.
- Contributed to the creation of a digital product line, featured as one of the trainers on camera for course content.
- Accountable for writing and editing scripts, delivering on-camera lines, and performing voice-over work, including reshooting when necessary.
Head of North American Training
Information Mapping
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Trained clients across North America on methodology and software, ensuring effective adoption and usage.
- Managed and led a team of 4 Corporate Trainers, providing guidance and support to enhance training delivery.
- Coordinated training sessions, client services, and software installations to ensure seamless client onboarding and satisfaction.
- Customized training materials to meet specific industry and client requirements, tailoring content for maximum relevance and impact.
- Delivered engaging training sessions for adult learners, successfully maintaining focus and participation for multi-day sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA05.2006
Skills
- Engaging Communication Skills
- Digital Learning Design
- Needs Assessment & Analysis
- Active Listening Skills
- Emotional Awareness
- Effective Problem-Solving
- Strong Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Client Relationship Management
- Workflow Optimization & Data Analysis
Certification
- Certified DiSC Communication Trainer
- RSM (Registered Scrum Master)
- RPO (Registered Product Owner)
- RST (Registered Scrum Trainer)
- RS@S Trainer (Registered Scrum@Scale Trainer)
- Fellow at Scrum Inc.
Timeline
Agile Transformation Consultant
Edwards Life Sciences
03.2024 - 01.2025
Director of Public Training
Scrum Inc
11.2019 - 01.2025
Head of North American Training
Information Mapping
05.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Framingham State University
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