Hello! I’m a writing professional who drives change in corporate learning through scenario-based storytelling and screenwriting. I’ve built and led training teams that produced behavior-based content using screenwriting principles, and I collaborate with senior leaders to align learning initiatives with strategic goals, KPIs and other metrics.\n\nI have expertise across onboarding, leadership development, succession planning, instructional design, digital learning, sales training, compliance, and LMS management. I’m passionate about creating engaging programs that boost retention and change behavior, and I bring hands-on video production, rapid prototyping, and in-house content creation to every project.

Christie Collins

Hello! I’m a writing professional who drives change in corporate learning through scenario-based storytelling and screenwriting. I’ve built and led training teams that produced behavior-based content using screenwriting principles, and I collaborate with senior leaders to align learning initiatives with strategic goals, KPIs and other metrics.\n\nI have expertise across onboarding, leadership development, succession planning, instructional design, digital learning, sales training, compliance, and LMS management. I’m passionate about creating engaging programs that boost retention and change behavior, and I bring hands-on video production, rapid prototyping, and in-house content creation to every project.

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Hello! I’m a writing professional who drives change in corporate learning through scenario-based storytelling and screenwriting. I’ve built and led training teams that produced behavior-based content using screenwriting principles, and I collaborate with senior leaders to align learning initiatives with strategic goals, KPIs and other metrics.\n\nI have expertise across onboarding, leadership development, succession planning, instructional design, digital learning, sales training, compliance, and LMS management. I’m passionate about creating engaging programs that boost retention and change behavior, and I bring hands-on video production, rapid prototyping, and in-house content creation to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Training Services at Fresenius Medical Care
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2026
Oversight of all aspects of the training function for the Biomedical Services group (4000 employees) across North America and Puerto Rico; leads five Training Managers and vendors in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of story-based training focused on onboarding, leadership development, soft skills and operations; partners with senior leaders to identify performance gaps and drive performance improvement interventions; responsible for learning metrics and KPIs to adhere to corporate/global objectives.
Instructional Design Manager at Baxter Healthcare
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Developed and rolled out a global learning portfolio for Clinicians, Field Service Technicians and Customer Service on new dialysis products and services; built story-based curriculum, produced training videos, and served as Project Manager for a global Train-the-Trainer program; transitioned the company from paper training to digital instruction; managed ILT, e-learning, video/DVD, and blended formats; created e-learning, manuals, participant guides, job aids and evaluation instruments; aligned learning plans with KPIs.
Sales Training Manager at Invacare
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Conducted needs assessments, created performance interventions for employees and customers in the durable medical equipment business; planned national sales meetings and oversaw breakout sessions; coached on selling skills and product knowledge; facilitated training for employees and customers; developed CEU programs (ILT, scenario video training, e-learning) for retail and clinical customers; increased attendance and expanded channels of business.
Training Consultant at Cara, Inc., Writing Assistance, Inc.
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010
Analyzed client needs and developed training materials; produced video training for customer service on soft skills; designed and implemented HUMIRA training for Gastroenterology practices; created interventions consisting of e-learning, ILT, job aids, and sales training; supported clients including pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations.

Education

M.Ed. at Wayne State University
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
MFA in Screenwriting at Hollins University
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Certificate in Screenwriting at UCLA
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
B.S. Liberal Studies, Microbiology and Creative Writing at Regents College
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026

Qualifications

Challenger Selling-Facilitator
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Customer Oriented Sales-Facilitator
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Face to Face Selling-Facilitator
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment