Garrett Messer

About Garrett Messer

The Techie Who Likes to TeachGarrett (he/him) is with the Human Resources - Learning & Development Team that assists with Professional Development and directly with the delivery of the People Manager Development Program (PMDP) that provides leadership development training for leaders across the Red Cross. He is also one of the certified DEI Champions helping with the facilitation of classes for the Inclusive Leadership initiative. Before joining HR L&D, Garrett previously worked on the Fundraising/Development team in the Kentucky Region. Before joining the American Red Cross, he has over 20+ years of experience in industries like IT, Healthcare, SaaS, Human Resources, and Corporate Training.Garrett is married to his wonderful spouse of 21 years Susie and has 2 busy teenagers Aubrey and Connor. He also enjoys traveling, volunteering, and also participating as a BSA Scout leader/Committee Chair.How AI Describes Me (Based from 350+ pages of personal/professional writings) Garrett\'s life has been marked by significant experiences that have shaped his beliefs and values- His near-fatal car accident in his teenage years left him with a strong appreciation for the fragility of life and a desire to make the most of every opportunity- His marriage has been a source of love and support, and his children have brought him immeasurable joy- His varied work experiences have given him a unique perspective on the business world and a deep understanding of different industries- His commitment to personal growth and development is evident in his pursuit of education and willingness to embrace new challenges- Overall, he is a multi-faceted individual with a strong work ethic, a compassionate heart, and a passion for making a positive impact on the world.

Experience

1. Ai Literacy & Stewardship Analyst

   American Red Cross

   Oct 2025 — Present · US

Education

• University of Louisville

  Computer Information Systems

  1998 — 2000

• Ivy Tech Community College

  Associate Degree of Applied Science, Computer Information Systems

  2000 — 2002

• Indiana Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Organizational Leadership and Development

  2017 — 2020

Skills

• Financial Services
• Crm
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Networking
• Teamwork
• Visio
• Data Analysis
• Employee Learning & Development
• Project Management
• Hipaa
• Microsoft Office
• Document Drafting
• Employee Orientations
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Out of the Box
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Social Media
• Saas
• Inspiration
• Document Management
• Technology
• Free Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Requirements Gathering
• Project Coordination
• Management
• Team Building
• Google Docs
• X12
• Strategic Planning
• Edi Ansi X12
• Training
• Sharepoint
• File Management
• Troubleshooting
• Strategy
• Storytelling