Hi, I’m
Saroj Kohad
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Passionate learning executive with over 15 years of experience in the education technology industry with a history of meeting company goals utilizing leadership practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Collaborative leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Emeritus & Eruditus Group
Associate Director
07.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Led internal and external teams supervising daily performance and training and improvement plans.
- Controlled resources and assets to create executive programs partnering with top universities from around globe to comply with university standards.
- Assessed risks associated with team activities and implemented appropriate procedures to mitigate potential problems.
- Ensured customized, high-quality programs by adopting continuous process improvement and latest technology in online education space.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability; achieved 85% capacity optimization.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired 27 employees in Design team and established performance goals and provided constructive feedback.
Aptara New Media Pvt. Ltd
Instructional Design Manager
06.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Communicated with business leaders and partners to understand scope of training program for intended audience.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction to produce high quality instructional material to meet and exceed customer expectations. Received 8+ appreciation emails.
- Managed and expedited complex projects with 7.5% increase in revenue
- Designed and evaluated training programs against various performance measures and created reports that stated 12% increase in customer satisfaction.
Katerra Technology Services LLP
Team Manager - L&D
08.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Partnered with stakeholders and business leaders to develop, deliver, and manage training programs and instructional material for online and/or blended formats.
- Supported specific training needs of different regions Including Asia, Latin America, North America while working on 12 compliance programs.
- Worked with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts for learning needs of employees and built solid cross-functional relationships.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation; achieved 82% employee satisfaction score and 9% more productivity.
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd
Learning Analyst
06.2008 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment and collaboratively in team environment, and managed 3 project teams.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive; delivered 6+ complex projects.
- Communicated all capacity, sourcing, and technology gaps with upper management.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending, and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Designed and implemented assessments in eFront LMS to monitor student learning outcomes.
Eximiuus Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Instructional Designer
04.2007 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Designed and developed course materials using rapid authoring tools such as Captivate and supported implementation.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Designed instructor-led training programs for adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
- Worked on company website and profile; created proposals and presentations; worked at client side leading team responsible for creating 30+ simulation.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
Education
London Business School, UK
Innovation Through Design Thinking Certificate
05.2023
Indian Institute of Management, India
Executive Management Program
08.2021
Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning, India
Postgraduate Diploma from Instructional Design
07.2007
Tilak College of Education, India
Bachelor of Teaching And Education
07.2006
University of Pune, India
Masters of Arts from English Language And Literature
05.2005
University of Amaravti, India
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
05.2003
Skills
- Strategic Leadership (Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Coaching and Mentoring, Analytical Thinking, Diversity and Inclusion ambassador)Instructional Design (ADDIE, Storyboarding, Adult Learning, Backward Design, Multimedia Development, Needs Analysis, Curriculum Development, Assessment and Evaluation Methods)
- LMS Administration (Cornerstone, Canvas, SkillSoft, Moodle)
- ELearning Authoring Tools (Captivate, Articulate, Storyline, Rise)
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Training and Development
- Effective Communication
- Technological skills: Microsoft 365, Wrike, Teams, Confluence, SharePoint
Accomplishments
- Started a Toastmasters International club and served as a VP of Education for two consecutive years.
- Designed the curriculum of Fundamentals of Instructional Design and executed two batches of Instructional Design Academy with excellent ratings.
- Designed and facilitated skill-based eLearning Rapid Authoring Tools ILT series with excellent rating.
Timeline
Associate Director
Emeritus & Eruditus Group
07.2021 - 06.2023
Instructional Design Manager
Aptara New Media Pvt. Ltd
06.2020 - 07.2021
Team Manager - L&D
Katerra Technology Services LLP
08.2018 - 06.2020
Learning Analyst
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd
06.2008 - 08.2018
Instructional Designer
Eximiuus Technologies Pvt. Ltd
04.2007 - 05.2008
London Business School
Innovation Through Design Thinking Certificate
Indian Institute of Management
Executive Management Program
Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning
Postgraduate Diploma from Instructional Design
Tilak College of Education
Bachelor of Teaching And Education
University of Pune
Masters of Arts from English Language And Literature
University of Amaravti
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
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