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Andrea Goodwin

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Learning & Development Leader | Workday Learning LMS Administrator | Underwriter Onboarding Strategist | AI-Integrated Learning | DEIB Advocate
Woodridge, Illinois, United States

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    Instructional Design Contractor & Consultant
    Sweetspot Advisors
    Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)
    • Designed and developed engaging eLearning courses and instructional materials tailored to sales leaders and independent business owners. • Created high-quality training videos using tools like Vyond to support learning objectives and improve knowledge retention. • Developed interactive learning activities and assessments using Articulate Storyline to enhance learner engagement and measure performance outcomes. • Designed visually compelling presentations and resources with Canva, ensuring alignment with brand standards and audience preferences. • Provided expert consultation and guidance on course design and development, collaborating with stakeholders to meet organizational learning goals. • Ensured training materials were accessibl
  • EMC Insurance Companies
    Sr Organizational Effectiveness & Learning Consultant
    EMC Insurance Companies
    Apr 2023 - Current (3 years 2 months)
    Provide consultancy and advisory services on learning solutions. Serves as lead for underwriting onboarding. Collaborate with stakeholders to diagnose workplace performance gaps and evaluate learning opportunities. Utilizes AI in the design of training solutions and implementation plans, which drives business results, workplace performance improvements and behavior change. Develops evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness of training. Reviews data to make informed decisions regarding future development tactics. Demonstrates commitment to DEI through leadership roles in two Business Resources Groups.
  • METCORLSI
    Salesforce Technical Trainer
    METCORLSI
    Mar 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 8 months)
    Specialized in facilitating technical training for clinical triage nurses and other medical professionals utilizing the Salesforce CRM platform. Serve as an expert in virtual call center answering technical questions. Secondary tasks include instructional design, content development, and editing.
  • Greater Atlanta ATD
    VP of Special Events
    Greater Atlanta ATD
    Dec 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 1 month)
  • Wesco Distribution
    Global Learning & Development Manager
    Wesco Distribution
    Sep 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 7 months)
    Recognized as a thought leader to the Senior Leadership and Executive team. Recruiting, directing, coaching, and supporting a high performing team, I delivered expert advice to outline and execute training and development strategies that supported departmental and organizational goals. Promoting change, I aligned systems, strategy, agendas, policies, and procedures towards a common outcome. To encourage greater collaboration between departments, I formed connections throughout multiple business units. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I integrated learning technologies to streamline the training and development. I managed the departmental training budget. Here are some of the highlights of my achievements: • Critically analyzed p
  • ADP
    Learning Strategist
    ADP
    Feb 2019 - Sep 2019 (8 months)
    Applied process improvement methodologies to determine the root cause of business problems and determine appropriate training solution or suggestion of non-training resources. Consulting with HR and project management professionals, I played a pivotal role in the development of talented workforces through the design and delivery of focused training programs, for external clients. Promoting consistency across company-wide initiatives, I formulated training plans in accordance with overall corporate strategy. Here are some of the highlights of my achievements: • Re-engaged major client; salvaged relationship through delivery of training, saved $1M in costs • Conducted needs and learning gap analyses, instituted training solutions, presented
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    Director of Learning
    The Training Alternative
    Jan 2019 - Apr 2023 (4 years 4 months)
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    Director of Special Events
    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (1 year)
    Responsible for the project management lifecycle of annual conference, for over 200 attendees, and 30+ volunteers. Communications, marketing, vendor-management, and reporting are components of role. Result: In progress, however project to date is being managed under budget.
  • State Farm
    Leadership Development Coach
    State Farm
    Sep 2012 - Oct 2018 (6 years 2 months)
    Coached over 500 independent business owners, sales leaders, management, and their team members through utilization of strategic questioning, peer engagement and self-discovery techniques, resulting in improved processes, procedures, and employee / customer interactions, which drove results for the company. I was recognized as an effective facilitator and trusted advisor to associates, partners, and executives. I presented group and one-to-one training and coaching.
  • State Farm
    Catastrophe Claim Representative
    State Farm
    Jun 2010 - Sep 2012 (2 years 4 months)
    Traveled throughout the United States to inspect homes, assess damages, communicate findings, and equitably settle property claims. Also negotiated with vendors, contractors, and build relationships with sales agents.
  • University of Phoenix
    Adjunct Instructor
    University of Phoenix
    Feb 2008 - Oct 2011 (3 years 9 months)
    Managed average of 2-4 Business Communication online courses a semester, of approximately 15 students each, concurrently. Applied instructional design strategies by developing and implementing learning activities geared at deepening the learning experience and application of newly acquired skills. Performanced classroom mechanics including grading assignments, answering questions and managing the online Blackboard environment.
  • State Farm
    Learning & Development Leader
    State Farm
    Feb 2007 - Jun 2010 (3 years 5 months)
    Consulted with cross functional teams to determine performance gaps, root cause, training needs and training methods. Designed and developed training courses, learning activities and course materials utilizing ISD methodologies such as ADDIE and Dick & Carey, for diverse audiences including 1st and 2nd line managers, executives and associates. Designed and implemented evaluation strategies to measure reaction, learning, application of training and results of training. Upskilled L&D Specialists on instructional design and evaluation fundamentals to aid in their skill training and development. Managed vendors. Served as instructional designer of four states, project manager for succession management program for mid-level and senior leaders, p
  • Rollins Inc
    Project Manager & Sr Instructional Designer
    Rollins Inc
    Sep 2005 - Feb 2007 (1 year 6 months)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Montana New Mexico Oklahoma  Texas
    Instructional Design Supervisor
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Montana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas
    Feb 2005 - Sep 2005 (8 months)
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    Mass Communications Leader
    US Navy Reserves
    May 2001 - May 2009 (8 years 1 month)
    Managed 5-6 direct reports. Strategically led the training efforts for the unit; approved training topics and assigned to personnel. Facilitated training for a base of over 600 members. Wrote articles and took photographs published in local newspaper and magazine in Naples, Italy. Served as master control operator and host for broadcasts.
  • Allstate
    HR Learning Consultant
    Allstate
    Jan 2001 - Aug 2004 (3 years 8 months)
  • State Farm
    Senior Instructional Designer
    State Farm
    Oct 1997 - Jan 2001 (3 years 4 months)
  • State Farm
    Commercial Account Underwriter
    State Farm
    Oct 1991 - Sep 1997 (6 years)
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  • Roosevelt University
    Roosevelt University
    Roosevelt University
    Jun 2001 - May 2004 (3 years)
    Graduate Certificates: Adult Learning Organizational Development e-Learning Technology
  • Drake University
    Drake University
    Drake University
    Aug 1994 - Jun 1998 (3 years 11 months)