Bryan M Brush
Instructional Designer & Bibliophile
I am a learning and development practitioner based out of Columbus, OH. I am currently working as an Organizational Change Management Lead for Mast Global Technology. Before it was brought to a close I was also a co-host on the All of the Above Podcast, where I discussed education, design, and technology with Sam Bantner and Sean Doran.
Résumé
Experience, Education, and Skills
Functioned as the primary learning and development expert for Mast Global Technology’s organizational change management practice
Served as the training lead for a multimillion dollar transformation of Victoria Secret’s digital platform, which involved the development and management of over 70 training courses, including eLearning and classroom training
Lead organizational change management efforts for multiple large-scale technology projects concurrently, which included driving leadership alignment, communications, training, and adoption support
Created collaborative environments to allow subject matter experts and instructional designers to produce quality training materials in a fast-paced business environment
Implemented a structured, cross-functional approval process for new training content and knowledge base materials
Established sustainability plans to ensure all training materials were kept up to date and easily maintained after implementation
Incorporated proven evaluation methods to ensure training was appreciated by learners, effective at supporting knowledge transfer and behavior change, and beneficial to the business’s end goals
Provides guidance on all aspects of instructional design to Fortune 500 clients in industries ranging from retail to medical.
Contributed learning and development expertise that directly contributed to the fastest rollout of a Point-of-Sale implementation in the retail industry.
Served as one of three senior instructional designers behind the Academy for Modern Professionals, a modern leadership development program for high potential next generation leaders.
Acted as the lead instructional designer and project manager during the analysis and re-design of leadership training for one of the largest fashion retailers in America.
Promoted the application of agile values and principles to the instructional design model with external clients and internally within my own organization.
Established and set the foundation for a learning culture within a multi-faceted company
Applies strong leadership skills to guide learning and development, keep programs on task and in budget, and promote training within the organization
Performs needs assessments and identifies training needs and skill gaps
Introduces new training strategies based upon the needs of the business and current research in adult learning theory
Coordinates and conducts all training by working closely with executives, project managers, and subject matter experts
Encourages employee development through regular interaction and feedback with all levels of the business
Designs, develops, and delivers training on a wide range of topics from government compliance to software, customer service, and accounting
Serves as a technical writer for all new manuals and procedures
Constructs e-learning content using industry leading technologies
Coordinates training efforts from multiple departments to effectively deliver trainings in the Eastern half of the United States
Communicates training needs and goals to corresponding managers and supervisors -Manages, organizes and schedules time for employees to train, undergo evaluations, and coaching
Evaluates and monitors the success of trainings to improve future methods
Collaborated with a team to resolve instructional design challenges, offer guidance to new instructional designers, and ensure a consistent training strategy is applied
Performed regular needs analysis in the field to identify pain points that can be effectively resolved through training
Partnered with third-party vendors to design training on their products and solutions to bolster sales and improve customer service
Designed and developed engaging eLearning for a wide range of sales teams on a variety of complex technologies and services
Researched and implemented new and proven instructional design strategies and educational technologies
Evaluated the success of training programs to ensure they were bringing value to our employees, our customers, and our business.
Responsible for developing and fostering a learning culture within one of the fastest moving companies and markets.
Delivered and facilitated all new hire training in classroom, digital, and work environments -Provided feedback and collaborated on training curriculum with the instructional design team
Worked closely with management and supervisors to be aware of developmental opportunities and behavior issues
Regularly monitored and communicated the progress of employees to supervisors -Created action plans for long-term development of employees and constructed personalized curriculums for each participant
Drove our market forward in customer satisfaction, revenue and sales, and employee retention through a focus on employee development and training
Accomplished necessary goals with little supervision through a love for people, education, strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, and a passion for building a sense of community
Contributes to successful instructional design projects ranging from writing and editing instructional books and articles to creating and editing a myriad of pedagogical videos
Produces materials which are highly valued in their industry and have helped push hundreds of people forward in their goals
Works well with teams through a combination of strong leadership and organizational skills
Partners with outside vendors to ensure everything was accomplished in a timely manner
Communicates effectively with team members locally, nationally and internationally
Accomplished Facilitator and Presenter
Proven Leadership Experience
Strong Communication Skills
Effective Project Manager
Creative Problem Solver
Articulate Storyline and Articulate 360
Adobe Captivate and Creative Cloud
Lectora, SnagIt, and Camtasia
Logic Pro X and Final Cut X
Sketch - Vector Design App
