Melinda DeMuch
Learning & Performance Professional
Driving License
Columbus (43240) United States (Ohio)
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
A learning and organization development professional experienced in the strategic planning, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and direction of small- to large-scale learning solutions. Proven skills in instructional design and curricula development that improve quality, enhance productivity and profitability, address business issues, initiate change, and support corporate strategy. Areas of expertise include:
Learning & Development Project Management | Learning Strategy and Execution
Performance Improvement Management | Training Effectiveness Assessments, Metrics, and Analyses
OSHA Regulations Course Development | Manufacturing, Technical, Soft-Skill, and Leadership Instructional Design
End-to-End Curricula Development | Talent Onboarding and Development | Training Audit Documentation
Change Management and Communications | Needs, Task, Job, and Gap Analyses
Learning & Development Project Management | Learning Strategy and Execution
Performance Improvement Management | Training Effectiveness Assessments, Metrics, and Analyses
OSHA Regulations Course Development | Manufacturing, Technical, Soft-Skill, and Leadership Instructional Design
End-to-End Curricula Development | Talent Onboarding and Development | Training Audit Documentation
Change Management and Communications | Needs, Task, Job, and Gap Analyses
Training & Development Specialist
Ariel Corporation
August 2005
to 2008
- Expanded and managed organization’s first university cooperative education program. Gained cooperation of operations and engineering managers and led team of SMEs to identify curriculum objectives. Managed all aspects of the program. Recruited, supervised, and mentored students on professional development. Coached technical mentors to ensure program success and desired outcome. Interfaced with university co-op directors. Secured over $30k in government grants to support curriculum through Ohio’s Third Frontier Program.
- Created and implemented organization’s first professional development/onboarding program utilizing core competencies of targeted positions. Partnered with managers in creation of Individual Development Plans to drive performance and support corporate strategy.
- Designed, developed, implemented, delivered, and maintained organization’s soft skill training programs. Conducted needs analysis for leadership development curriculum. Administered DiSC® Personal Profile and The Listening Profile® (Inscape) assessments and training. Determined most effective instructional methodologies and defined expected outcomes and competencies. Created engaging, blended learning solutions and tied them into curriculum design and career pathing.
- Contributed to the development of an on-site cooperative skill development program. Analyzed learner evaluation tools to determine curriculum effectiveness. Revised materials and methodology to address program issues and employee skill deficiencies.
Company Description
A private manufacturer of natural gas compression equipment for public and private oil and gas industries globally.
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