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MICHELE GRANT

Cape Canaveral,FL

About Me

I am a Senior Learning Strategic Architect and Six Sigma Green Belt dedicated to taming organizational chaos by engineering scalable 'digital spines' for global enterprises. By bridging the gap between executive vision and operational execution, I transform complex technical debt into lean, high-impact learning ecosystems that drive measurable ROI. I specialize in re-engineering legacy access models into efficient, 'inverted-access' frameworks that enhance operational velocity while ensuring audit readiness

Summary

Strategic Operations & Learning Leader with 25 years of experience architecting high-impact, secure learning ecosystems and enterprise-scale infrastructures. Expert in bridging the gap between complex system security architecture and organizational performance, with a proven track record in LMS lifecycle management, GxP/GDPR compliance, and large-scale digital migrations. A systems-thinker who excels at re-engineering legacy access models into efficient, "inverted-access" frameworks that enhance operational velocity while ensuring audit readiness. Committed to delivering measurable ROI through data-driven strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and the development of high-performing teams.

Projects

  • 2007 Ford Motor Company: Responsible for the complete revamp and build of new hire training. Award-winning project saving the company over $200K and reduced training time from 9 weeks to 5 with avg. 82% QA scores up from 60%.
  • 2008 Health First. LMS Restructure (Project Manager): Responsible for vetting, integration, and architecture of a complete Learning ecosystem for a 3-hospital system.
  • 2017 Adventist Health. Onboarding Mentorship Program (M.E.N.T.O.R.): Responsible for the creation of a collaborative New Hire Mentoring program for all contact center new hires. Increased QA scores by over 60%, and decreased Attrition by 50% within 4 weeks of implementation.
  • 2021 Cytiva. Rebranded Project and LMS Integration: Responsible for complete rebranding and architecture of the LMS system for a global service team >16,000 worldwide.
  • 2024 BlueOval SK (BOSK). Learning System Ecosystem Design: Responsible for vetting, designing, and implementing a new LMS system for a start-up organization.

Core Competencies

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKS

  • Governance & Standardization: Establishing unified global frameworks to ensure operational excellence and consistent learning quality across all business units.
  • Data Integrity & Privacy Compliance: Protecting learner data and ensuring system-wide accuracy in alignment with international privacy standards and corporate protocols.
  • Cross-Functional Technical Liaison: Serving as the strategic bridge between L&D and technical departments (IT/Legal) to align system architecture with business KPIs.
  • Scalable Infrastructure Design: Engineering flexible, high-performance learning ecosystems that support rapid workforce expansion and technical evolution.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Skills

  • Architect & System Owner: Cornerstone OnDemand, Intellum, Adobe Learning Manager
  • Subject Matter Expert & Administrator: Saba, Workday Learning, Blackboard, Lectora
  • Technical Operations: Integration, Data Migration, Workflow Configuration, API & HRIS Integrations
  • Governance & Compliance: GxP Compliance, GDPR/Data Privacy, Metadata & Taxonomy Design, RBAC Security Modeling, SOC2/AWS Security Vetting

Work History

Senior Instructional Architect Consultant Supporti

Insight Global supporting Google
Remote Contract
10.2024 - Current

Orchestrated the technical readiness and system integrity for Google Fiber’s enterprise learning environment. While supporting instructional design, the primary focus remained on architecting scalable deployment strategies and ensuring the "digital spine" of the program remained robust during rapid expansion.

IT Business Systems Administrator - Cornerstone

GHR Healthcare Supporting Boston Children's
Short-Term Remote Contract
03.2025 - 08.2025

Orchestrated the foundational ecosystem build and strategic implementation of the Cornerstone LMS for one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric hospitals.

Learning System Analyst

Insight Global Supporting BlueOval SK (BOSK)
Short-Term Remote Contract
10.2024 - 02.2025

Joint venture between Ford Motor Company & SK On

Strategic Infrastructure Lead. Designed and implemented the end-to-end LMS infrastructure for a multi-billion-dollar joint venture between Ford Motor Company and SK On. Architected the "digital spine" of the organization to ensure total system integrity, regulatory compliance, and technical readiness from Day 1, bridging the gap between high-level executive vision and global operational execution.

Global Learning System Administrator

Mindlance Supporting Cytiva
Long-Term Remote Contract
09.2021 - 12.2024

Directed the global administration and governance of the learning management ecosystem. Responsible for maintaining the structural integrity of a validated system within a high-consequence biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment, applying Lean Governance to the system’s data architecture.

LMS Administrator

Training Pros Supporting General Parts
Short-Term Remote Contract
01.2021 - 11.2021

Developed the foundational learning infrastructure for a multi-regional distribution and retail network. Focused on converting high-volume operational manuals into a streamlined, digital-first "New Hire Journey."

Learning Architect Manager

Strivecta Supporting Change Healthcare
Long-Term Remote Contract
03.2020 - 03.2021

Orchestrated the "72-Hour Rapid Pivot" change management initiative for Change Healthcare’s enterprise learning ecosystem during the 2020 global shift. Led the emergency transition of 600+ agents from a physical center to a secure, remote digital infrastructure with zero downtime in operational productivity, ensuring that the 30% formal training was robust enough to anchor the 70% real-world execution for an isolated, remote workforce.

Corporate Training Lead / LMS Architect

Community Credit Union
Onsite
03.2019 - 12.2019

Engineered the foundational corporate training architecture for a regional financial institution, integrating LMS administration with face-to-face instructional delivery and translating complex federal banking regulations into high-impact, digestible learning blueprints that ensured 100% compliance across all branches.

Operations Manager

Trilogy Salon
Florida
09.2017 - 01.2020

Optimized budget allocation by assessing financial performance and adjusting expenditures. Managed HR, Benefits, Inventory, Payroll, Scheduling, and Education for salon staff.

HR Shared Services Trainer /Senior Instructional Designer

Adventist Health Systems
Hybrid
04.2016 - 09.2017

*Peer-nominated, Executive-Endorsed Award Winner - Peeriosity Shared Services Design Innovation*

Engineered the enterprise-level "M.E.N.T.O.R." onboarding program, a strategic shared services initiative that increased QA scores by 60% and decreased attrition by 50% within one month of launch. Applied "Standardized Work" principles to new site "go-lives" for one of the nation's largest non-profit health systems, successfully reducing technical debt and creating a unified, self-service employee experience across the organization.

Learning and Content Architect

Health First
Contract
01.2011 - 04.2016

*Peer-nominated Award Winner - Elearn Magazine's High Achiever for Systems Innovation." *

Architected the Learning Administration ecosystem for a fully integrated health system. Focused on the structural alignment of the LMS to meet clinical and corporate educational, compliance, and outcome goals while streamlining LMS reporting and data-entry processes (identifying "Muda" or waste), which improved the accuracy of clinical compliance tracking by 82%.

Sr. Instructional Designer

Percepta
Melbourne, Florida
01.2007 - 03.2010

* Leadership Nominated "Bright Ideas" Award Winner for Innovation in New Hire Training.*

Architected a complete rebuild of the Training Academy infrastructure, implementing a "Lean Design" framework that reduced technical debt and increased "Speed to Proficiency" for a global workforce. Optimized the curriculum and delivery model to realize $200K in operational savings and a 60% increase in QA scores, utilizing the proprietary "Taming the Chaos" methodology to ensure functional efficiency and visual elegance.

Program Director Cosmetology

Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FL
08.2006 - 08.2007

Recruited and managed a team of 11+ and a budget of $500K. Architected the full design and rewrite of course curricula, receiving state approval to implement the following academic year. Designed and managed the build of a new student lab and developed the largest campus club, receiving multiple awards and accolades.

Entrepreneurial Operations Lead

Various Salons and Spas
Florida and Georgia
03.1990 - 01.2019

Directed end-to-end business operations for multiple luxury service environments, managing full-cycle P&L, staff development, and regulatory compliance. Architected scalable scheduling and inventory procedures that maximized appointment efficiency, while implementing high-retention customer service frameworks and performance-based incentive systems to drive technical excellence and community engagement.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Baker College of Graduate Studies
Flint, MI
03.2005 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management

Warner Southern University
Lake Wales, FL
08.2002 - 05.2004

Software & Systems

Architectural

  • Cornerstone LMS
  • Intellum LMS
  • Blackboard LMS
  • SABA LXP
  • Workday Learn LXP
  • Adobe Learn LMS

Development

  • Adobe Captivate
  • Articulate 360
  • Vyond
  • Smartsheet Administrator
  • ServiceNow
  • Adobe Creative Cloud

Awards

  • Bright Ideas 2008 - Ford Motor Co.
  • ELearning Champion Innovator 2016- eLearning Magazine
  • Peercast Presenter Award 2017- Peeriosity

References

  • Jodi Wabiszewski, Manager @ Cytiva, Jodi.Wabiszewski@cytiva.com
  • Linda Browne, Former Collegue Health First, 229-22-6346
  • Akbar Sultan, Director Shared Services @ Adventist Health, akbar.sultan@gmail.com

Certification

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
  • Worldwide Instructional Design 2006
  • UCF Facilitator Institute 2004
  • Adobe Certification 2017
  • Project Management Accredited 2024
  • Project Analyst Certification 2024
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification American Society for Quality (ASQ) 2012
  • Various LMS Administration Certifications
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