Jared Forman

About Jared Forman

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Experience

1. Head Talent and Learning Strategist

   Escal8

   Nov 2021 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Co-founded and lead a global SaaS talent intelligence and HR software startup, integrating advisory consulting with AI-driven platform innovation.• Provide strategic leadership for product development, implementation, sales, and marketing for a SaaS learning and performance improvement platform resulting in over 700 users and complete courses, driving 90% adoption rate.• Guided cross-functional teams of instructional designers, analysts, and SMEs to deliver hybrid curricula (e-learning, VILT, micro-learning), resulting in an average course rating of 4.5 stars and 15 enrollments per user.• Directed instructional design and curriculum development for a SaaS learning platform, producing 40+ interactive courses on sales, marketing, customer service, administrative, and legal topics.• Scaled operations across the U.S, Mexico, and Colombia, serving enterprise clients.• Partnered with C-suite executives on advisory projects, including policy design, mentorship program development, and operational needs analysis.• Architected Escal8’s proprietary AI-powered platform, introducing: – LLM chatbot solutions for adaptive coaching and just-in-time guidance. – AI-driven 1:1 interview simulations for leadership and career readiness. – Personalized curriculum frameworks that adapt to role, performance, and career stage.• Led curriculum prototyping and testing using AI-driven personalization, 9-box succession planning, and skills mapping tools to improve learner outcomes.• Developed certification pathways and teacher/leader training programs ensuring academic and professional rigor and decreasing implementation of the platform by 3 weeks.• Represented Escal8 at conferences, forums, and advisory boards, positioning the company as a leader in AI-driven talent innovation.

Education

• Ohio University

  B.A.

• Nova Southeastern University

  M.A.

• Ohio University

  B.S.

Skills

• Instructional Design
• Captivate
• Training
• Program Development
• Communication
• Talent Developer
• Instructional Technology
• Blended Learning
• Staff Development
• Employee Training
• Coaching
• Educational Technology
• E-Learning
• Curriculum Design
• Editing
• Performance Improvement
• Technical Writing
• Public Speaking
• Curriculum Development
• Leadership
• Learning Management Systems
• Adult Education
• Leadership Development
• Distance Learning
• Program Management