Trainer | Instructional Designer | Health & wellness facilitator
Vanessa Holmes
ABOUT me
I’m an enthusiastic trainer with a wealth of experiences, having taught and trained a wide range of adult students and teachers in various settings. My passion lies in creating engaging and memorable learning experiences that ultimately boost business performance.
As a perpetual learner, I’m always on the lookout for new technologies that can make training and courses more interactive and effective. Feel free to click on the video to get to know me better. Thanks for dropping by my page!
Sincerely,
Vanessa Holmes
How I design learning solutions
My approach to designing learning solutions is rooted in adaptability and tailored to the unique dynamics of each situation. I prioritize interactivity, real-world applicability (where feasible), tangible results, and the enrichment of participants’ knowledge.
Key process steps:
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Thorough Analysis: I initiate the process by conducting comprehensive discussions with all stakeholders, constructing an action plan that precisely delineates objectives.
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Needs Assessment: Engaging with owners, managers, subject matter experts, and learners, I perform in-depth job task and context analyses to ascertain genuine training needs.
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Objective Formulation: Employing Bloom’s Taxonomy, I craft clear and measurable learning objectives aligned with desired outcomes.
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Strategic Planning: I utilize Gagne’s Nine Events to strategically plan content, methodologies, activities, and media selection. Additionally, I employ Kirkpatrick’s Model for assessment, focusing on achieving Level 4 “Results” rather than just Level 1 “Reaction.”
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Curriculum Development: I create tailored training materials and curriculum to effectively convey the desired knowledge and skills.
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Implementation: I facilitate the training process, ensuring that the learning experience is engaging and effective.
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Evaluation: To gauge training effectiveness, I assess outcomes and share feedback with stakeholders.
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Continuous Improvement: Based on feedback, I make necessary adjustments to enhance the training’s efficacy.
My approach is rooted in constructivism and andragogy, recognizing that practical, valuable, meaningful, and realistic learning experiences are the most effective in fostering knowledge acquisition.
Brief overview of resume
My Experience
Seasoned trainer, teacher, and coach with 20+ years of experience. Successful in designing engaging, interactive, and results-driven courses, and professional development (PD) sessions. Ability to use and integrate educational technology to teach, drive retention, comprehension, and participation. Accomplished in cultivating relationships with all stakeholders and working in varied environments.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN YEARS
ADULT TEACHING & TRAINING YEARS
COACHING YEARS
ABBOTT – Contract
Quality Compliant Training Specialist/Instructional Designer
Scarborough, Maine, 07/2024– Present
- Design, develop and convert training programs, utilizing the latest training techniques and technologies, to increase learning effectiveness.
- Partner with managers to identify learning needs, define timelines and requirements, and develop comprehensive programs tailored to different groups within the Business Unit (BU) department.
- Utilize Learning Management System (LMS) tools to identify, create, assign, and track the timely execution of training plans.
- Set up and manage training audiences, certifications, and courses, tracking in-class, online, onsite, and offsite training.
- Oversee course assignments, monitor completion rates, and inform managers when training is finalized.
- Take initiative to ensure work accuracy, applying existing methods to typical issues and escalating complex tasks to advanced personnel to assure projects are done in a timely manner.
- Input and organize content in the LMS, adhering to organizational structures and naming conventions.
- Continuously monitor how effectively learning has been transferred to employees.
- Trained in Agile and an Administrator in Metro LMS software.
- Develop and distribute reports as scheduled or requested.
Freelancer
Freelance Instructional Designer & Health & Wellness Facilitator and Coach
United States, Remote, 06/2023– Present
- Create compelling course content, using video editing, cutting edge authoring tools, and additional technical and multimedia tools, by implementing instructional design methodology.
- Remain current in industry best practices and emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) trends in content development and learning technologies.
- Facilitate health and wellness sessions
The King’s College Online
Professional Development Specialist & Instructional Designer
Remote (office based in Phoenix), 01/2022-05/2023
- Created engaging instructional material and learning activities such as instructional lead and self-paced performance support tools, eLearning tutorials, software simulations, and learning assessments using the latest authoring and video editing tools.
- Collaborated with management, department heads and staff to conduct thorough needs assessments to determine areas for employee improvement.
- Held weekly online onboarding and training sessions for small groups and individuals, providing support and mentoring across departments.
- Conducted research and collaborated with SMEs (subject matter experts) to identify target audience’s training needs and desired outcomes.
- Designed and generated the layout and learning supports such as work aids, flyers, and additional documents.
- Analyzed the effectiveness of the training, making sure that the staff was successfully utilizing what was learned.
- Set up and constructed corporate repositories in SharePoint sites to hold all corporate documents.
- Played a pivotal role in cultivating and sustaining a vibrant corporate culture, fostering employee well-being and engagement through initiatives like 15-minute mindfulness sessions and virtual game nights.
Freelancer
Freelance Trainer | Health & Wellness Facilitator and Coach
Worldwide, 2016– 01/2022
(Taiwan, Vietnam, Turkey, Honduras)
- Prepared and presented training on different educational methodologies, thinking processes, and ESL (English as a Second Language) strategies.
- Held seminars and coached clients in the realms of health and wellness, offering expert guidance on weight management, yoga, mindfulness, and holistic healing practices.
Jerome School District
ESL District Coach & District Assistant Coordinator
Jerome, Idaho, 08/2014 – 07/2016
- Coordinated district ESL testing training programs including classroom scheduling, course registration, participation tracking and reporting, data management, materials management, logistics, staff support, and assisted with training facilitation as needed.
- In coordination with the leadership team for an Idaho school district, collaborated with all district stakeholders including building administrators, teachers, students and parents to develop L&Ds and trainings that were engaging and results driven.
- Produced a series of training and professional development initiatives to drive teacher performance resulting in an 8% increase in ESL scores districtwide.
- Organized and developed job aids and manuals for ESL administrative tasks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all teachers in the district, ensuring they were accurate and up to date.
- Coached, mentored, and provided effective feedback regarding teacher performance.
“The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.”
— Henry Ford
my Skills
With a foundation in teaching and presentation expertise, I offer a blend of pragmatic and theoretical proficiency in pedagogy, course development, instructional design, scaffolding, and assessment. I am an ardent proponent of fostering collaboration and facilitating the exchange of best practices, recognizing the wealth of innovative ideas within our collective.
In my coaching capacity, I demonstrate exceptional aptitude in communication and interpersonal relations. My repertoire includes adept problem-solving, conflict resolution, and a commitment to building robust relationships through the application of empathetic cognitive coaching techniques.
Training & Instructional Design
- Excellent presenter
- Ability to differentiate training effectively
- Collaborate with all stakeholders effectively
- Convey information concisely and accurately
- Firm leadership & decision-making skills
- Adaptable, flexible & able to multi-task
- High productivity and time management skills
- Extremely organized
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong assessment & analysis skills
coaching
- Highly empathetic
- Active listener
- Excellent at building rapport
- Ability to give gentle feedback
- Diplomacy & EQ skills
- Constant evaluation of myself and the situation
Tech Skills
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Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
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Camtasia, Snaggit, InVideo & Movavi
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Rise 360
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Storyline 360
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Moodle, Schoology, & Blackboard
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Vyond, Animaker & InVideo
Education
University of Sunderland
Master of Arts
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
2015
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science
Construction Engineering and Management
1997
Glendale Community College
Course
Introduction to Digital Design
Present -12/24
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