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I am a learning and development professional with 22 years of experience. I specialize in instructional design, e-learning, and competency development across manufacturing, engineering, operations and sales. I collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to craft practical training experiences that build capabilities and drive business results.
I’m an action-oriented leader who communicates effectively with technology, executives, and business audiences. I enjoy building positive partnerships, mentoring teams, and delivering creative, measurement-focused learning programs that grow talent and improve performance.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Training and Competency Specialist at NOV
October 1, 2022 - PresentPlanning, executing, and operationalizing development programs and processes. Reviewing deliverables for accuracy and quality. Working with department managers and SMEs to develop learning programs and training experiences for Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations and Sales roles. Creating content for training plans and development programs. Using critical thinking to identify and analyze training weaknesses, researching data, and recommending solutions. Maintaining and updating training plans to meet changing objectives. Promoting and supporting the competency program as Competency Advisor. Building positive partnerships among process owners, SMEs, and peers.
Learning Consultant at The Fifth Business - an ERM Group Company
December 1, 2019 - September 30, 2022Consulting with clients on content requirements and instructional approaches, identifying optimal media to achieve objectives. Designing and delivering learning solutions that meet client needs, managing tight deadlines and budgets. Applying pedagogical rigor to create engaging, inspiring solutions and developing training guides with e-learning and IT software expertise.
Associate Director Learning-Project Management at EMERITUS Institute of Management
August 1, 2017 - November 1, 2019Managing the lifecycle of e-learning courses, mentoring Instructional Designers, and leading a large eLearning development team. Planning and managing workloads, defining workflows, vendor and asset management. Launch meetings and governance to ensure timely and quality delivery.
Associate Director Learning-Design at EMERITUS Institute of Management
October 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017Conceptualizing and creating educational digital content for business school programs, planning and delivering projects within deadlines, delivering courses to global participants, and managing a team of graders and course analysts. Program management including student interactions and faculty coordination.
Instructional Designer: Senior at Peak Pacific India
January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015Analyzing client training needs and recommending instructional design strategies. Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to create design specifications, including learning objectives, content structure, prerequisites, assessments, and development timelines. Working with multimedia and scripting to ensure effective learning experiences.
Instructional Designer at Adobe
September 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Developing learning objectives and materials published to an LMS. Designing and developing blended training using adult learning principles; establishing standards, templates, and best practices; maintaining materials as needed.
Instructional Designer at National Oilwell Varco
October 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014Using adult learning theory to add creativity to scripts for soft skills training of manufacturing frontline personnel. Creating course materials including outlines, scripts, storyboards, and e-learning assessments. Collaborating with SMEs and ensuring content clarity and accuracy; maintaining project reports.
Organizational Effectiveness-Intern at Enbridge Energy
May 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013Administering eLMS-Saba 6.1; creating, reviewing, and developing learning modules in Adobe Captivate. Building a resource library for organizational effectiveness and designing evaluation forms for trainings on work diversity, harassment, networking, and mentoring.
Instructional Assistant at University of Houston
September 1, 2011 - May 31, 2013Supporting instructional processes for students, training graduate assistants and faculty on web conferencing and LMS management; managing and uploading learning content on Moodle/Blackboard; course creation and evaluation.
Deputy Manager-HR (Training and Development) at Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd
March 1, 2011 - July 31, 2011Maintaining training calendars, designing and reviewing skill matrices and T&D policies. Analyzing, designing, developing and evaluating instructor-led courses. Implementing training programs, evaluating effectiveness, and maintaining records. Vendor management and onboarding, new hire orientation, competency mapping, and culture change activities.
Senior Trainer-Consultant at Renaissance Strategic Consultants
April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2011ID role for diverse clients; partnering with stakeholders to identify performance issues; developing and facilitating instructor-led courses (technical, functional, behavioral); CBT and multimedia content; curriculum design and content development; training evaluation.
Assistant Manager-Institutional Sales at Philips Electronics India Ltd
July 1, 2003 - April 30, 2006Marketing operations including market development, revenue generation, and channel sales; managing training needs and development for sales teams; vendor recruitment and training program delivery; distributor selection and brand-building activities.
Education
MS, HRD at University of Houston
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013MBA, Marketing and HR at University of Pune
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Qualifications
Six Thinking Hats
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Train-the-Trainer
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Lateral Thinking
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026The Five Thieves of Happiness (getAbstract Summary)
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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