Because sometimes the sum of the parts really is greater than the whole.
Laurie Gilmore Farley is an Instructional Designer and Workplace Learning Professional who values helping others learn - enabling people and organizations to succeed.
Currently, Laurie creates custom e-learning solutions, as well as converts traditional instructor led training to e-learning, using Articulate Storyline software. Additionally, she creates micro-learning videos and other performance-support tools.
Previously, she was responsible for developing learning strategies to support a commercial sales team, encompassing classroom, mobile, and virtual learning solutions. She is adept at managing and facilitating programs, measuring results, and marketing their success. She is skilled at identifying performance gaps and appropriate solutions.
Laurie has worked within the hospitality industry as a Training Manager, Talent Manager, and General Manager of an award winning hotel. She has the unique perspective of balancing operational management experience with in-depth knowledge of adult learning principles.
Laurie received a master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development from the University of Georgia. She is one of the first 250 people to receive ATD’s Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) designation and also holds the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
Currently, Laurie creates custom e-learning solutions, as well as converts traditional instructor led training to e-learning, using Articulate Storyline software. Additionally, she creates micro-learning videos and other performance-support tools.
Previously, she was responsible for developing learning strategies to support a commercial sales team, encompassing classroom, mobile, and virtual learning solutions. She is adept at managing and facilitating programs, measuring results, and marketing their success. She is skilled at identifying performance gaps and appropriate solutions.
Laurie has worked within the hospitality industry as a Training Manager, Talent Manager, and General Manager of an award winning hotel. She has the unique perspective of balancing operational management experience with in-depth knowledge of adult learning principles.
Laurie received a master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development from the University of Georgia. She is one of the first 250 people to receive ATD’s Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) designation and also holds the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
Skills and Abilities
E-learning
- Develop custom e-learning solutions
- Convert instructor led training to elearning
- Storyboard all courses, write scripts, build evaluations
- Instructor for Articulate Storyline classes
Video
- Storyboard all videos, write scripts
- Create videos using Vyond and Camtasia software
Virtual Instructor Led Training (vILT)
- Build content for live, virtual training
- Create producer and facilitator guides
- Focus on creating highly interactive sessions, blended technology
- Facilitate live, virtual training
Webinars
- Developed/facilitated webinars for ASTD members, CPLP study sessions
- Developed/facilitated webinars for product knowledge training within corporate training setting
Podcasts
- Created/produced podcast series for product knowledge and sales skills
Audio Tours
- Created/produced audio tours as part of New Employee Orientation program
Instructor Led Training (ILT Instructional Design)
- Developed New Employee Orientation program, targeting different generations in the workplace
- Developed New Employee Orientation program, targeting non-English speaking workforce
- Developed monthly lunch and learn workshops for supervisors and managers
- Developed interviewing skills workshop for leaders (participant guide + instructor guide)
Facilitator
Classroom facilitator for variety of programs, including:
- Professional Selling Skills, Professional Sales Coaching (Certified through Achieve Global)
- Leadership & Communication skills (Certified through Paradigm Learning)
- Customer Service Skills training (Certified through DDI)
- Behavioral Interviewing Skills workshops
- New Employee Orientation programs
- Monthly lunch and learn workshops
- Technical training: Articulate Storyline and hotel systems software
LMS
- Deployed Litmos LMS and associated learning content, monitored usage and reporting
Human Resources
- Responsible for general HR practices including: interviewing, hiring, payroll, benefits, reviews, disciplinary action, terminations, and OSHA compliance
- Piloted large scale selection process, including behavior interviewing, assessment tools, and training
Operations
- Managed budget with 4.5 million in annual revenues
- Managed account receivable, accounts payable. financial controls, quality audits
- Prepared annual marketing plan and operational budget