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Robert McDonald

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Training professional with extensive leadership experience in staff development, process and productivity improvements, performance management and curriculum design.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Program Manager & Instructional Designer

Foss Swim School
Eden Prairie, MN
06.2020 - Current
  • Oversee all Learning and Development for 22 Foss Swim School Locations in MN, IL, MO, WI, ND, IA.
  • Lead Project Manager on all new training projects within Foss Swim School.
  • Lead Instructional Designer responsible for creating impactful digital training to be delivered to all 850+ employees across 6 states.
  • Oversee training and development of 22 Ancillary Trainers responsible for delivering in-classroom training for all 850+ employees.
  • Work cross-functionally with all departments to develop new and impactful digital training to be delivered to field staff.
  • Manage and train all Ancillary trainers responsible delivering secondary classroom trainings in MN, IL, MO, WI, ND, and IA.
  • Oversee and manage Learning Management System for entire business.
  • Provide weekly analytical data on employee performance and training completion rates to Executive Leadership Team and Operations.

Swim Stronger Corporate Trainer

Foss Swim School
Eden Prairie, MN
01.2015 - Current
  • Developed and lead 12 annual training sessions for teachers executing Swim Stronger and Swim Faster levels within Foss Swim School.
  • Developed engaging and entertaining training to maintain employee attention and improve impact of training.
  • Developed effective training manuals, modules and teaching aids.
  • Developed training programs to meet company objectives.
  • Collaborated with Operations to identify company training needs and scheduling.
  • Maintain records on attendance and participation.
  • Conduct evaluations and observe employee performance to identify areas of needed improvement.
  • Oversee hiring, training, and development of all Swim Stronger trainers in IL, MO, WI, ND, IA.

Learning and Development Facilitator MN

Foss Swim School
Eden Prairie, MN
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Lead Instructional Designer responsible for creating impactful digital training to be delivered to all 757 employees across 6 states.
  • Worked with Learning and Development to develop and iterate on new in-classroom training for all employees in 5 states.
  • Lead monthly 16 hour New Teacher Training program for all new staff members hired in Minnesota.
  • Traveled and lead New Teacher Training in Illinois and Missouri Markets as needed.
  • Managed and trained Ancillary trainers responsible delivering secondary classroom trainings in MN, IL, MO, WI, ND, IA.

Instructor Trainer and Coordinator MN

Foss Swim School
Eden Prairie, MN
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Worked with Learning and Development to develop and iterate on new in-classroom training for all employees in 3 states.
  • Worked with small team to develop new product standards for Swim Lesson implementation and curriculum called Swim Path.
  • Lead monthly 16 hour New Teacher Training program for all new staff members hired in Minnesota.
  • Traveled and lead New Teacher Training in Illinois and Missouri Markets as needed.
  • Managed and trained Ancillary trainers responsible for delivering secondary classroom trainings in Minnesota.

School Director

Foss Swim School
Blaine , MN
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Oversaw entire operations for 2500-student swim school, including budget, marketing, staffing, dual-pool facility maintenance, retail store and curriculum development.
  • Simultaneously oversaw entire operations for 400-student swim team, including budget, marketing, staffing, facility maintenance and curriculum development.
  • Hired, trained and developed management team in charge of running lessons with maximum of 12 teachers, 7-days/week.
  • Hired, trained, developed and scheduled teaching and coaching staff of 50+ employees to run lessons on quarterly schedule.
  • Promoted professional growth of teachers and managers by implementing training and providing guidance.
  • Managed quality assurance, including on-site evaluations of staff, internal audits and customer surveys.

Assistant Head Coach With FASTjets Swim Team

Foss Swim School
Blaine, MN
09.2014 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw development of athletes ranging in ages from 7-27 years of age across 11 different competitive groups.
  • Determined needs and managed coach assignment schedule.
  • Communicated frequently with other coaches, management teams and parents.
  • Oversaw curriculum development for entire competitive program and implemented training programs for all new and veteran coaching staff.
  • Created and managed schedules for seasonal lessons and practices.

Head Age Group Coach With FASTjets Swim Team

Foss Swim School
Blaine, MN
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • Oversaw development of athletes ranging in ages from 7-12 years of age across 7 different competitive groups.
  • Oversaw curriculum development for entire competitive program and implemented training programs for all new and veteran coaching staff.
  • Helped achieve first AA State Championship title.

Swim Coach With FASTjets Swim Team

Foss Swim School
Blaine, MN
05.2009 - 05.2012
  • Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.

Swim Teacher

Foss Swim School
St. Louis Park, MN
05.2008 - 05.2009
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and ability levels.
  • Planned classes covering different ages and ability levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
  • Incorporated structured standards into each lesson including safety, stroke technique, confidence all while having fun.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Leadership

Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN
05.2022

Professional Certificate - Organizational Development

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
04.2022

Professional Certificate - Professional Train-the-Trainer

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
12.2021

Professional Certificate - Project Management

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
08.2021

Professional Certificate - Instructional Design For ELearning

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Edina Senior High School
Edina, MN
05.2005

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Curriculum Design
  • Training Program Development
  • ADDIE Expertise
  • Classroom Management
  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Data Analysis
  • Self-motivated Professional
  • Written Communication
  • Proficient in Articulate360
  • LMS Management

Timeline

Training Program Manager & Instructional Designer

Foss Swim School
06.2020 - Current

Learning and Development Facilitator MN

Foss Swim School
06.2019 - 06.2020

Instructor Trainer and Coordinator MN

Foss Swim School
06.2018 - 06.2019

School Director

Foss Swim School
01.2017 - 06.2018

Swim Stronger Corporate Trainer

Foss Swim School
01.2015 - Current

Assistant Head Coach With FASTjets Swim Team

Foss Swim School
09.2014 - 01.2017

Head Age Group Coach With FASTjets Swim Team

Foss Swim School
05.2012 - 09.2014

Swim Coach With FASTjets Swim Team

Foss Swim School
05.2009 - 05.2012

Swim Teacher

Foss Swim School
05.2008 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Applied Leadership

Minnesota State University - Mankato

Professional Certificate - Organizational Development

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Professional Certificate - Professional Train-the-Trainer

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Professional Certificate - Project Management

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Professional Certificate - Instructional Design For ELearning

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

High School Diploma -

Edina Senior High School