Resume


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Office: 212-916-6606
Email: [email protected]

18 years of well-rounded experience in all learning and development functions. Reputation for instructional design and development of quality programs which show quantifiable results; utilizing all aspects of instructional design methodologies.


Employment

Teachers Insurance Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund - TIAA-CREF (1997 - Present)
New York, NY
Sr. Performance Consultant - Design
  • Independently coordinate and manage programs of extraordinary complexity with direct accountability for completion and customer satisfaction.
  • Represent Learning and Development on company-wide project teams related to new product development, systems implementation, procedural change and/or information dissemination.
  • Develop consultative relationships focused on identifying learning and development requirements, which enable the company to increase premium volume, retain assets and combat competitor activities.
  • Partner with Line Managers to identify critical skills and knowledge required in meeting evolving business requirements and company objectives.
  • Recommend learning solutions, instructional methods and delivery medium based on business unit goals.  Learning methods include traditional classroom instruction, learning alerts, tutorials and other computer-based training.
  • Create training programs using practical application of technical and theoretical information as well as creative presentation techniques.  Training tools include manuals, job aids and on-line learning programs.

DREYFUS SERVICE CORP. (1989 - 1997)
Uniondale, NY
Sr. Training Specialist
  • Designed and delivered new hire initial training and developmental skill building programs for the Dreyfus Retirement Services Division and the Institutional Bank and Broker/Dealer Services Divisions. Program content included:corporate history, financial and retirement industries, products, services and systems.


Education

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA  (2006 - 2010)
MA in Educational Technology (pending)
Certificate in Instructional Technology (8/2007)

State University New York at Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY  (1986 - 1988)
BS in Business Management

State University New York at Farmingdale, Farmingdale, NY  (1984 - 1986)
AS in Business Administration


Technology Skills

Software:
MS Office Suite, Adobe Captivate, Trivantis Lectora, TechSmith SnagIt
LMS:
Cornerstone On Demand, Element-K, Angel Learning


Professional Associations and Licenses

Licenses:
Registered Representative, Series 6 and 63
Member:

American Society for Training and Development
eLearning Guild




Copyright © 2010 by Janet L. Saman for the Department of Educational Technology at San Diego State University. All Rights Reserved.