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Hello, I’m Jeff Darner, an experienced Learning & Development professional with a track record of designing, delivering, and evaluating award-winning leadership programs and global training initiatives. I have led the creation and rollout of leadership development, succession planning, and performance management processes, and I have hands-on experience configuring and implementing global LMS and HR systems such as Workday. I enjoy partnering with senior leaders to translate business strategy into practical, measurable learning solutions. In my freelance and corporate roles, I craft engaging learning experiences, blend instructional design with change management, and drive improvements that translate into real business results. I’m comfortable across multiple industries, from manufacturing to financial services, and thrive when helping organizations grow their leadership capabilities and performance through scalable programs and effective coaching.…Hello, I’m Jeff Darner, an experienced Learning & Development professional with a track record of designing, delivering, and evaluating award-winning leadership programs and global training initiatives. I have led the creation and rollout of leadership development, succession planning, and performance management processes, and I have hands-on experience configuring and implementing global LMS and HR systems such as Workday. I enjoy partnering with senior leaders to translate business strategy into practical, measurable learning solutions. In my freelance and corporate roles, I craft engaging learning experiences, blend instructional design with change management, and drive improvements that translate into real business results. I’m comfortable across multiple industries, from manufacturing to financial services, and thrive when helping organizations grow their leadership capabilities and performance through scalable programs and effective coaching.

Jeff Darner

Instructional Designer, Content Designer, Content Creator

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Hello, I’m Jeff Darner, an experienced Learning & Development professional with a track record of designing, delivering, and evaluating award-winning leadership programs and global training initiatives. I have led the creation and rollout of leadership development, succession planning, and performance management processes, and I have hands-on experience configuring and implementing global LMS and HR systems such as Workday. I enjoy partnering with senior leaders to translate business strategy into practical, measurable learning solutions. In my freelance and corporate roles, I craft engaging learning experiences, blend instructional design with change management, and drive improvements that translate into real business results. I’m comfortable across multiple industries, from manufacturing to financial services, and thrive when helping organizations grow their leadership capabilities and performance through scalable programs and effective coaching.…Hello, I’m Jeff Darner, an experienced Learning & Development professional with a track record of designing, delivering, and evaluating award-winning leadership programs and global training initiatives. I have led the creation and rollout of leadership development, succession planning, and performance management processes, and I have hands-on experience configuring and implementing global LMS and HR systems such as Workday. I enjoy partnering with senior leaders to translate business strategy into practical, measurable learning solutions. In my freelance and corporate roles, I craft engaging learning experiences, blend instructional design with change management, and drive improvements that translate into real business results. I’m comfortable across multiple industries, from manufacturing to financial services, and thrive when helping organizations grow their leadership capabilities and performance through scalable programs and effective coaching.

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Hello, I’m Jeff Darner, an experienced Learning & Development professional with a track record of designing, delivering, and evaluating award-winning leadership programs and global training initiatives. I have led the creation and rollout of leadership development, succession planning, and performance management processes, and I have hands-on experience configuring and implementing global LMS and HR systems such as Workday. I enjoy partnering with senior leaders to translate business strategy into practical, measurable learning solutions.

In my freelance and corporate roles, I craft engaging learning experiences, blend instructional design with change management, and drive improvements that translate into real business results. I’m comfortable across multiple industries, from manufacturing to financial services, and thrive when helping organizations grow their leadership capabilities and performance through scalable programs and effective coaching.

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Work Experience

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL (freelance) at Freelance / Independent Contractor

August 1, 2020 - November 17, 2025

Create custom learning solutions that strengthen learner engagement and deliver high-impact business results. Designed a curated set of training resources, including facilitator guides, participant job aids, and communication tools. Developed three custom training programs for a national cosmetic retail chain, including middle-manager workshops, individual-contributor courses, and a diversity learning journal. Created an end-to-end blended training and interviewing program for a Fortune 500 manufacturer.

SENIOR DIRECTOR – Talent Management and Human Resources at Moen, Incorporated

August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020

Built the global leadership development, succession planning, employee training, change management, and performance management training programs and processes. Created a leadership development framework, deployed high-potential programs, and achieved 96% participant retention with 30% moving into new roles. Implemented a senior-level sales leadership development program in partnership with Duke Corporate Education and applied Bersin Learning Measurement Model.

SENIOR DIRECTOR – Talent Development at Ohio Savings Bank (Division of New York Community Bancorp)

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Redesigned enterprise performance management and training functions, led coaching and goal-setting initiatives, and delivered a blended learning program for sales and service staff. Achieved notable results including a 20.87% increase in cross-sell ratios through targeted development and coaching.

CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER – Leadership Development, Organization Development, & Training at KeyCorp

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Directed enterprise leadership development, organization development, and training with a team of 150 and a $20M budget. Created centralized instructional design function, implemented an action-learning executive education program with Case Western Reserve University, and developed company-wide performance management aligned to a balanced scorecard cascading from the CEO to 25,000 employees.

SENIOR DIRECTOR – Talent Development at KeyCorp

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Led talent management, training, and enterprise performance initiatives; developed and implemented coaching and goal-setting programs; delivered a consultative selling blended-learning program for retail and mortgage sales staff, contributing to measurable performance improvements.