I am Sharon Gordon, an IT Training Consultant with nearly 40 years of IT training experience across the legal, financial, retail and banking sectors. I design and deliver bespoke training, create training guides and videos, facilitate sessions, and support change management during digital transformations. I work with organisations of all sizes and with private individuals, helping staff upskill to be more agile in their thinking and day-to-day work. My career has taken me from legal IT training to leadership in change initiatives, with a focus on turning complex software and processes into practical learning journeys. I have travelled UK and worldwide for projects, and I’ve written and delivered communications about system updates and software releases. I’ve also spoken on panels and podcasts about training, change management and growing a learning-focused business.

Sharon Gordon

I am Sharon Gordon, an IT Training Consultant with nearly 40 years of IT training experience across the legal, financial, retail and banking sectors. I design and deliver bespoke training, create training guides and videos, facilitate sessions, and support change management during digital transformations. I work with organisations of all sizes and with private individuals, helping staff upskill to be more agile in their thinking and day-to-day work. My career has taken me from legal IT training to leadership in change initiatives, with a focus on turning complex software and processes into practical learning journeys. I have travelled UK and worldwide for projects, and I’ve written and delivered communications about system updates and software releases. I’ve also spoken on panels and podcasts about training, change management and growing a learning-focused business.

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I am Sharon Gordon, an IT Training Consultant with nearly 40 years of IT training experience across the legal, financial, retail and banking sectors. I design and deliver bespoke training, create training guides and videos, facilitate sessions, and support change management during digital transformations. I work with organisations of all sizes and with private individuals, helping staff upskill to be more agile in their thinking and day-to-day work.

My career has taken me from legal IT training to leadership in change initiatives, with a focus on turning complex software and processes into practical learning journeys. I have travelled UK and worldwide for projects, and I’ve written and delivered communications about system updates and software releases. I’ve also spoken on panels and podcasts about training, change management and growing a learning-focused business.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

IT Business Change Management Specialist at TJX (TK Maxx)
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Global Change Management role supporting projects across Europe, Canada and the US. Responsible for updating and implementing new digital software, creating and maintaining training materials, writing communications, and data collection for Workday upgrades across seven languages. Also led internal EU Digital Team newsletter and LMS updates, coordinating external trainers and internal staff.
Training Team Lead at Unilever
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Reviewed and updated training materials, guides, scripts and videos; scheduled pre-training sessions; delivered sessions via Teams; supported rollout of a new internal system for a digital transformation programme; updated SharePoint with materials and used Microsoft Stream for videos.
Business Support Training Manager at Home Office
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Facilitated and supported specific business areas with performance management skills; ensured staff felt confident using new systems. Fully remote role.
Workday Trainer at BDO
March 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
14-month contract rolling out Workday firm-wide; Phase 1 covered Workday HCM with course notes, quick reference guides and videos; Phase 2 covered Workday Financials (time entry, expenses, WIP, invoicing, supplier invoices, POs, reports).
IT Trainer at BDO
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Roll-out of Intapp Open customer onboarding application as part of Switch programme; created quick reference guides; collaborated on course scripts; produced videos; delivered pilots and SME training across UK offices.
Technology Trainer/Functional Analyst at Clifford Chance LLP
November 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
BAU training and bespoke one-to-one training on Office 365 and legal applications; delivered bite-size sessions via LoopUp/Adobe Connect; created and maintained tip sheet database on SharePoint intranet.
IT Trainer at Allen & Overy
May 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Roll-out of Windows 10 and migration to new document management system (iManage); authored quick reference guides and updated training materials; supported video and Q&A resources.
IT Trainer at Slaughter and May
October 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Windows 10 upgrade, BAU training for new joiners and existing staff; supported service desk responsibilities on a weekly basis.
IT Training Specialist at Kingsley Napley LLP
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017
All day-to-day IT training for new joiners and staff; targeted training for partners; supported service desk; maintained training on SharePoint and calendar; ad hoc training sessions.
IT Training Specialist at Dentons UKMEA LLP
January 1, 2001 - December 1, 2013
Part of a team designing, creating and delivering courses, quick reference guides and e-learning; used LMS for attendance and reporting; delivered training globally including Middle East offices.

Education

Pitman Typing, English at The School of St David and St Katherine
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
O Levels, English Language, Art at The School of St David and St Katherine
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
A Levels, Law and Economics at The School of St David and St Katherine
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Private Secretary's Certificate including audio, shorthand - 60 and 80 wpm at Tottenham College of Technology
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
RSA Typing Stages 2 and 3 at Tottenham College of Technology
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
London Borough of Waltham Forest Stage One and Two Teaching Certificate at London Borough of Waltham Forest
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Havering University Certificate of Education – PGCE at Havering University
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026

Qualifications

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
COLF certification
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
TAP certification
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Train the Trainer Cert Ed (Stage 3)
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
ACET - Stage 1 Teaching Certificate (Adult Education)
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
COLF certification
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
TAP certification
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Train the Trainer Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
MOS – Microsoft Office Specialist
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Government