LMS Administrator
Nicholas Mather
CALIFORNIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
Orangevale,CA
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Senior Instructional Designer and Learning and Development Specialist with 15+ years of experience creating and delivering training programs in operational, regulated, and government contracting environments. Skilled in instructional design, curriculum development, training needs analysis, adult learning, LMS administration, e-learning development, Articulate 360, PowerPoint training, video editing, SOPs, work instructions, and compliance documentation. Proven ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into instructor-led training, web-based training, job aids, and interactive learning solutions that improve learner engagement, knowledge transfer, performance, and organizational readiness.
Work History
LMS Administrator
1 Year 1 Month- Administer and maintain LMS courses, learning plans, and content delivery settings to support scalable training delivery for diverse stakeholders across 16 states.
- Configure and update web-based training modules using Articulate 360 to enhance learner navigation, system accuracy, and user experience for federal program participants.
- Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders and LMS management to streamline Agile Development workflows for efficient training deployment and course access.
- Audited course folders and analyzed Learning Data Analytics to ensure accurate training records and compliance reporting for regulatory entities.
- Recommended improvements to online training content and course structure based on Human Centered Design principles and stakeholder feedback, enhancing learner engagement.
Learning and Development Specialist
6 Years 4 Months- Developed instructor-led and web-based materials using Captivate, Camtasia, and Articulate storyline to create engaging onboarding and technical training content.
- Developed instructor-led and web-based materials using Captivate, Camtasia, and Articulate 360 to create engaging onboarding and technical training content.
- Built interactive eLearning content with Articulate 360 to strengthen training consistency, learner engagement, and organizational capability.
- Partnered with leaders to identify training needs, translating complex regulatory requirements into accessible Organizational Development resources.
- Authored and maintained SOPs, work instructions, and quality records, facilitating knowledge transfer within government contracting standards.
- Authored and maintained SOPs, work instructions, and quality records to support knowledge transfer within strictly regulated government contracting standards.
- Mentored trainers and coached them to enhance training delivery, resulting in high-quality material creation and effective instructional facilitation.
Trainer and Safety Coordinator
3 Years 8 Months- Analyzed training needs with leadership to develop job aids and materials, enhancing operational readiness and ensuring compliance with safety mandates.
- Analyzed training needs alongside leadership to develop job aids and materials that ensured operational readiness and compliance with safety mandates.
- Supported federal and state safety requirements through rigorous audits, documentation, and technical instruction following OSHA guidelines.
- Collaborated with network teams on continuous improvement initiatives, aligning training consistency with organizational capability goals to support overall performance.
Quality Assurance Technician
5 Years 8 Months- Inspected 400+ units daily for adherence to quality standards and production accuracy, ensuring compliance and reliability.
- Enhanced service levels through effective technical communication with cross-functional production and quality teams, fostering collaboration.
- Inspected finished lenses for surface defects, coating flaws, and dimensional accuracy.
- Verified product compliance using microscopes, gauges, calipers, and optical inspection tools.
- Documented nonconformances and initiated corrective actions for recurring quality issues.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Instructional Design & Methodologies: Instructional Design
Learning methodologies
User Experience Design
Project ManagementtTraining Strategynt
Curriculum Design
Training Needs Analysis
Adult Learning Principles
Storyboarding
E-Learning & Multimedia Tools: Articulate 360
Articulate Storyline
Captivate
Camtasia
Vyond
E-Learning Development
Visual Aids
Instructional Design & Methodologies: Instructional Design
Learning methodologies
User Experience Design
Project Management
Training Strategy
Curriculum Design
Training Needs Analysis
Adult Learning Principles
Storyboarding
Quality & Compliance: Public Trust Clearance Readiness
SOPs
Work Instructions
OSHA Compliance
Internal Audits
Process Optimization
Six Sigma
Quality ManRegulatory Compliance
Learner records management
Quality & Compliance: Public Trust Clearance Readiness
SOPs
Work Instructions
OSHA Compliance
Internal Audits
Process Optimization
Six Sigma
Quality Management
Regulatory Compliance
Content development
User support
Certification
- Articulate Storyline Certificate
- Learning Technologies Certificate
- E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate
- White Belt
Timeline
LMS Administrator
CALIFORNIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Learning and Development Specialist
VSP ONE
09.2018 - 01.2025Read More
Trainer and Safety Coordinator
VSP ONE
01.2015 - 09.2018Read More
Quality Assurance Technician
HOYA VISION CARE
05.2009 - 01.2015Read More
Decatur High School
High School Diploma
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