I am a passionate and results-oriented Learning & Organizational Development professional with over 10 years of experience in designing, facilitating, and evaluating corporate training programs. I excel at fostering a culture of continuous learning, driving leadership and organizational effectiveness, and aligning L&D strategies with business goals. I am skilled in competency modeling, coaching, instructional design, and eLearning technologies, including Articulate Storyline, LMS platforms, and modern collaboration tools. I thrive in cross-functional partnerships and have a track record of delivering engaging learning experiences that uplift performance and promote career growth.

Naeem Ahmed

I am a passionate and results-oriented Learning & Organizational Development professional with over 10 years of experience in designing, facilitating, and evaluating corporate training programs. I excel at fostering a culture of continuous learning, driving leadership and organizational effectiveness, and aligning L&D strategies with business goals. I am skilled in competency modeling, coaching, instructional design, and eLearning technologies, including Articulate Storyline, LMS platforms, and modern collaboration tools. I thrive in cross-functional partnerships and have a track record of delivering engaging learning experiences that uplift performance and promote career growth.

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I am a passionate and results-oriented Learning & Organizational Development professional with over 10 years of experience in designing, facilitating, and evaluating corporate training programs. I excel at fostering a culture of continuous learning, driving leadership and organizational effectiveness, and aligning L&D strategies with business goals.

I am skilled in competency modeling, coaching, instructional design, and eLearning technologies, including Articulate Storyline, LMS platforms, and modern collaboration tools. I thrive in cross-functional partnerships and have a track record of delivering engaging learning experiences that uplift performance and promote career growth.

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Work Experience

Training Specialist – Instructional Designer (Contract) at GFL
July 1, 2025 - Present
Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in skill sets and developed customized training solutions. Designed and developed storyboards, eLearning modules, job aids, facilitator guides, and producer guides for two enterprise projects using Articulate 360, Canva, Vyond, and AI tools. Collaborated with SMEs for EN & FR requirements across departments to develop, curate, and evaluate content for leadership programs.
Manager - Learning and Organizational Development (Contract) at TVO Media Education
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Led the design and facilitation of leadership development and Train-the-Trainer strategies/events to engage, retain, and develop top talent throughout the organization. Collaborated with SMEs, DEI team, and stakeholders to identify learning needs through annual engagement surveys, organizational assessments and focus groups. Supported leadership development strategy, including Assessment, Strengths Coaching, Management Roundtable, and High-Potential Programs. Implemented and managed the R&R and performance management framework, including process design, training delivery, manager toolkits, goal setting/PDPs, and 360-degree feedback.
Consultant – Learning and Organizational Development at Trillium Health Partners
March 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Championed the bi-annual leadership development program for leaders, post analysis from engagement surveys ensuring 100% attendance. Leveraged StrengthsFinder assessments to create multi-tier experiences for new and tenured employees in Patient Support teams. Conducted best-shared practices and recorded lessons learned in the knowledge base after every iteration. Implemented ADKAR Model of Change Management in the organization. Received 'Outstanding Contribution' award for introducing the global Lunch-and-Learn Initiative.
Learning and Leadership Development Lead at NTT DATA Services
August 1, 2011 - February 28, 2018
Designed and facilitated 10 courses to meet company requirements and help develop new leaders within the organizational structure. Built strategic partnerships across five business segments to help executives and senior leaders improve management structures and team cohesiveness. Helped clients develop customized internal strategies for promoting and developing leadership skills in the current workforce.
Learning Consultant at Self-employed (Multiple Clients)
March 1, 2018 - Present
Designed and facilitated the training plan, sessions, trainer's manual, participant guides, and assessments using adult learning principles for Federal and Ontario Provincial Government projects. Measured the effectiveness of learning sessions leveraging Kirkpatrick's 4-stage evaluation model for continuous improvement. Executed the 70:20:10 framework with a focus on self-accelerated learning that contributed to improvement in customer satisfaction scores by 42% and staff motivation by 27%.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business) at Delhi University, New Delhi, India
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Master's degree at London Metropolitan University, London, England
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, Gallup
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Certificate in Leadership Mastery, Franklin Covey
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Certificate in Instructional Design
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government