Articulate
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Melissa Sizemore
Woodlawn,Virginia
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Colin Powell
Summary
Successful Corporate Trainer skilled at developing, implementing, and optimizing corporate training programs. Data-driven leader with hardworking approach and clear focus on strengthening companies from inside out. Successful integrating multimedia strategies to diversify instruction and maximize success. Well-qualified Training Specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Meridian CooperativeAtlanta, GA
Instructional Designer II
10.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Created learning products, including online courses, instructional media, video tutorials, learning simulations, and assessments
- Analyzed learning needs and performance gaps
- Created storyboards
- Created project plans, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
- Used Articulate to design training for corporate employees and increase company retention and productivity rates by 8%
Meridian CooperativeAtlanta, GA
Implementation Trainer III
07.2019 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Lead in-house, virtual, and onsite formal classroom courses, workshops, seminars, and one-on-one training.
- Developed and revised coordinated training courses, materials, and methodologies while learning standard, custom, and ever-evolving software solutions
- Obtained in-depth knowledge of businesses, industries, markets, and goals to provide customer and industry-specific successful training.
- Trained and mentored over 50 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles
- Developed effective training plans based on department needs and objectives
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs
- Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities
- Reduced onboarding time for new hires through streamlined and comprehensive training programs
- Managed team of junior trainers, ensuring their professional growth and consistent delivery of quality training sessions
Piedmont HealthcareAtlanta, Virginia
Application Training Specialist
03.2012 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Presented, developed, and designed courses and curricula
- Designed instructor's manuals, rubrics, and other teaching tools
- Managed business partner relationships to enhance relationships with all customers.
- Trained and mentored 300 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles
- Used Epic to design training for clinical employees and increase company retention and productivity rates by14%
- Created positive learning environment by fostering open communication and encouraging questions from participants
- Developed customized training programs for clients, addressing their specific needs and goals
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and responsiveness to their concerns
- Consistently received positive feedback from participants regarding quality of instruction provided during training courses
- Facilitated hands-on exercises that reinforced key concepts, ensuring greater retention of knowledge among participants
- Increased client satisfaction by customizing curriculum based on their unique organizational requirements
Education
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA
Master of Instructional Design & Technology
05.2025
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA
Master of Education
05.2022
University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
BS Commerce & Business Administration
05.2020
Skills
- Train-the-Trainer
- Soft skills training
- Technical training
- Assessment tools
- Course design
- Lesson Planning
- New Employee Training
- Staff Training
- Learning Management Systems
- Facilitation Techniques
- Course Development
- Technology Integration
Communication Skills
Facilitated communication between departments, technical developers, management, and customers., Managed all business partner communications, including pre-and post-event activities.
Leadership Experience
I successfully led implementation training for over 45 utilities nationwide and over 50 medical office practices and hospitals in Georgia.
References
Available upon request.
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Personal development programsHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureWork-life balanceSoftware
Epic
Applied Epic
Adobe Photo Shop
Adobe Illustrator
Excel
PowerPoint
Teams
Slack
Dropbox
Jira
Timeline
Instructional Designer II
Meridian Cooperative
10.2022 - 08.2023
Implementation Trainer III
Meridian Cooperative
07.2019 - 10.2022
Application Training Specialist
Piedmont Healthcare
03.2012 - 06.2019
Georgia State University
Master of Instructional Design & Technology
Valdosta State University
Master of Education
University of Alabama
BS Commerce & Business Administration
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