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Meghan Fitzgerald, CPTM 

609.513.6080 | meghancfitzgerald@gmail.com | Minneapolis, MN | Linkedin.com/in/meghancfitzgerald

Professional Summary 

Results-driven Learning and Development professional with experience creating and implementing training programs, driving business growth, and supporting organizational objectives. Expert at leveraging innovative learning technologies and learning management systems. Demonstrated ability to communicate with executive management, highlight and promote program benefits, and create innovative learning experiences.

Areas of Expertise 

Training and Development – Project Management – E-Learning Content Development – LMS Administration Software Training – Cross Divisional Collaboration – Curriculum Design and Development

Strategic Planning & Execution– Training Program Management – Needs Analysis & Training Evaluation

Experience 

Owner/ Learning Solutions Consultant                                                                                      2023- Present 

Sea Change Learning Solutions, LLC

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Consultative Services for Strategic Corporate Learning and Development Programs.

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Senior Corporate Training Specialist                                                                                           2020-  2023

Cardinal Glass Industries, Eden Prairie, MN

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Enhanced productivity and work efficiency by serving as a System Administrator for Cardinal's Learning Management System, Cornerstone, supporting over 9,500 employees at 48 independent locations. Drove continuous improvement and implemented best practices by monitoring metrics and the effectiveness of training programs for divisions. Evaluated existing training plans and needs across Cardinal by conducting monthly meetings with division leaders and stakeholders. Presented monthly LMS and content creation webinars for site administrators, safety directors, and plant managers.

  •  Ensured complete site support by conducting personalized learning plans for all sites, both in person and via digital technologies.

  •  Successfully increased usage of Cornerstone to document and conduct training by 400% in year one of employment, through customized training and 1:1 instruction.

  • Developed robust training for individual divisions and plants by guiding collaborative efforts with Safety Managers, Human Resource Specialists, and Continuous Improvement employees across Cardinal

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Learning Experience Designer                                                                                                         2018- 2019

Total Expert, St. Louis Park, MN 

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Oversaw training-related projects including conducting needs assessments, identifying project goals, and collaborating with stakeholders and SMEs to ensure integrated product support. Enabled optimal business continuity by conducting internal and external software training.

  • Designed and presented customer-facing and employee-facing learning experiences including job aids, videos, instructor-led courses, and eLearning materials.

  • Created customized training experiences for customers by engaging end-to-end with Implementation Managers, Customer Success Managers, and Software Training and Engagement Consultants.

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Senior Instructional Designer                                                                                                             2016-2018

Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, MN 

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Spearheaded over 40 blended learning Juris Doctorate courses through the process of needs analysis, development, design, implementation, daily management, evaluation, and redesign. Expanded skills of new team members by delivering institutional and historical knowledge and guidance, while providing team leadership. Deployed the school-wide migration of courses between LMS platforms. (Blackboard/Canvas).

  • Facilitated adult learning for hybrid legal education by implementing leading-edge learning technologies for best learning practices.

  •  Developed innovative activities to mirror in-person learning by utilizing tested instructional design theories and adult learning best practices.

  • Provided support in the training of all MHSL faculty, staff, adjunct, and student training (1,000+ learners) for two unique LMS platforms, both in-person and online, while meeting and exceeding set expectations.

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Technology Integration Specialist                                                                                                         2015-2016 

Osseo Public School District, Brooklyn Park, MN 

  • Promoted effective utilization of technology by implementing monthly technology professional development workshops for staff, administration, district employees, and parents.

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Literacy and Media Technology Teacher                                                                                              2011-2015 

Hamilton Township School District, Mays Landing, NJ

  • Implemented cross-curricular inquiry and project- based learning curriculum to increase student engagement to meet state learning standards.

  • Presented professional development on technology integration to colleagues and administration to assist with state initiatives.

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Education

 

Certified Professional Training Management Certification (CPTM)                                                 2023

The Training Industry

 

Bachelor’s Degree- Education- Secondary Education English                                                             2010

Stockton University, Pomona, NJ

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Bachelor’s Degree- English, Film                                                                                                                    2007

University of Nevada -Las Vegas, NV

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Technical Skills

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office 365 Suite – Articulate 360 Suite– (Storyline, Rise) – Vyond – Camtasia – Panopto– Prezi Webinar Integration– Open Reel – Video and Webinar Platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx)

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Learning Management Systems 

Cornerstone– Canvas– Blackboard– Moodle– Lessonly– Google Sites/ Classroom

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