Rebecca McGuire
Dublin
Summary
Learning Experience professional with 10+ years in tech, global development, and higher education. I blend instructional design, UX, and visual storytelling to craft learning solutions that change behavior - from scalable manager enablement to product training to change enablement. Known for building from scratch, thriving in ambiguity, and creating development experiences that balance business needs with learner engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Lead, People & Leadership Development
Personio
Dublin
10.2024 - Current
- Lead learning design for 2000+ employees, focusing on scalable programs for IC and manager growth.
- Led the evaluation and implementation of a new company-wide LMS, collaborating closely with functional enablement teams and leaders to ensure its success.
- Coached team members in learning design principles and project management.
- Led the manager enablement work stream through layoffs by launching peer support sessions and a resource toolkit to help them lead with empathy under pressure.
- Led cross-functional collaboration with HRBPs and Enablement teams to integrate learning experiences into daily workflows.
Learning Experience Lead
Personio
Dublin
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Designed and launched Personio's first Manager Development program, integrating theory and practical application to build key skills. 100% of managers stated they would recommend to a peer.
- Created digital toolkits, async learning paths, and modular workshops to enable just-in-time development.
- Scoped and built L&D infrastructure from the ground up during hypergrowth phase.
- Conducted an agile needs analysis for manager development, identifying key needs and gaps.
Learning Experience Partner
Personio
Dublin
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Implemented visual design, instructional design, and user experience standards for the People Development team.
- Introduced Articulate 360 as internal development tool and developed training on the tool for enablement teams.
- Partnered closely with the Manager Development Lead to design and roll out Personio's first Manager learning experiences, including eLearning modules and virtual workshops.
Instructional Designer
OCLC
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Designed 10+ hours of digital stewardship elearning for public libraries.
- Managed content creation lifecycle from storyboarding to development in Articulate Storyline.
- Developed the visual brand for the digital stewardship training project, using the Adobe creative suite.
Instructional Designer
Stitch Fix
San Francisco
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Designed e-learning modules, ILTs, and toolkits to support front line managers.
- Created L&D style guide to standardize quality across the team.
- Utilized Articulate Storyline and Rise to create interactive, scenario based modules to scale learning and support managers.
Instructional Technology Specialist
Mortenson Center for International Library Programs
Urbana-Champaign
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Created a customizable leadership training program and video guides for public librarians around the world, funded by the Gates Foundation.
- Developed training materials, including facilitator guides, worksheets, and scripts, and produced instructional videos for trainers.
- Delivered and recorded trainings in countries across Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe.
Instructional Design Intern
Credo: Building Information Skills for Lifelong Success
Boston
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Developed learning outcomes for subscriber projects.
- Wrote scripts and narration for educational materials, including videos and tutorials.
- Formulate, implement, and analyze assessments to measure success of learning outcomes.
Instructional Technology & Design (ITD) Teaching Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, School of Information Sciences
Champaign
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Developed instructional materials and facilitated instruction for faculty, students, and staff via workshops, documentation, and one-on-one sessions.
- Created educational workshops using Camtasia video editor; topics included HTML/CSS, Wordpress, Wix, Weebly, Google Sites, Microblogging and Wikis.
Education
Graphic Design Certificate - Graphic Design, User Experience
Shillington Education
08-2021
Master of Science (M.S.) - Library & Information Science, Certificate in Community Informatics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois05-2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science, International Affairs
University of Northern Iowa
05-2012
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Articulate 360
- Curriculum Development
- E-Learning
- Graphic Design
- Instructional Design
- Project Management
- Change management
- UX Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Learning design
- LMS implementation
- Coaching & Leadership
Certification
- Insights Discovery Facilitator, Insights
- Radical Candor Facilitator, Radical Candor
Timeline
Senior Lead, People & Leadership Development
Personio
10.2024 - Current
Learning Experience Lead
Personio
04.2023 - 10.2024
Learning Experience Partner
Personio
04.2022 - 03.2023
Instructional Designer
OCLC
02.2021 - 04.2022
Instructional Designer
Stitch Fix
02.2018 - 01.2021
Instructional Technology Specialist
Mortenson Center for International Library Programs
02.2015 - 01.2018
Instructional Design Intern
Credo: Building Information Skills for Lifelong Success
10.2014 - 02.2015
Instructional Technology & Design (ITD) Teaching Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, School of Information Sciences
01.2014 - 02.2015
Graphic Design Certificate - Graphic Design, User Experience
Shillington Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Library & Information Science, Certificate in Community Informatics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science, International Affairs
University of Northern Iowa