Dawn Ferullo
Learning & Development Executive | Program Management | Building High-Performing, Future-Ready Workforces
- Role
- Chief Learning Officer at Lead Training, Llc
- Location
- Woodbridge, CT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dawn Ferullo
Strategic and results-driven Learning & Development executive with 25+ years of experience architecting enterprise training solutions and optimizing talent performance. Proven ability to align learning strategy with business objectives, lead high-performing teams, and deliver innovative, scalable learning programs across multiple sectors. Deep expertise in instructional design and development, with growing focus on AI integration to accelerate development cycles, optimize learning experiences, and amplify organizational impact. Known for fostering cultures of respect and curiosity that inspire exploration and sustained growth.
Experience
Chief Learning Officer
Apr 2024 — Present
Lead and mentor instructional designers, developers, and other training professionals, ensuring they have the support and guidance needed to deliver high-quality learning programs and high-quality service experiences to clients. Focus on talent development by identifying and closing skill gaps, helping the organization develop its workforce to meet current and future demands. Strategize with senior leadership on best practice tools, processes, and procedures relevant in adult learning and instructional design to foster gains in program efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness. Maintain the highest standards of quality and instructional design, ensuring training materials meet or exceed client expectations. Manage all phases of the project management lifecycle for complex training programs, from initiation through close.
Education
Central Connecticut State University
BA, Communication
1991 — 1996
Emerson College
MA, Management Communication
1999 — 2002
Skills
- Articulate
- Lectora
- Powerpoint
- Voice Over
- Course Development
- Articulate Studio
- Training Delivery
- Communication
- E-Learning
- Instructional Design
- Needs Analysis
- Scorm
- Life Skills
- Distance Learning
- Agile Project Management
- Training Needs Analysis
- Instructor-Led Training
- Leadership
- Training
- Social Learning
- Learning Management Systems
- Addie
- Captivate
- Marketing
- Instructional Technology
- Technical Training
- Snagit
- Teaching
- Soft Skills
- Hands-on Training
- Sales
- Blended Learning
- E-Learning Development
- Mobile Learning
- Management
- Content Development
- Performance Improvement
- Public Speaking
- Performance Consulting
- Learning Management
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