Jennifer Farner

About Jennifer Farner

As a strategic and accomplished leader, I bring extensive experience in designing and implementing innovative training programs that fuel organizational growth and elevate employee performance. With a proven track record of success, I specialize in crafting role-specific training solutions, spearheading strategic organizational development, leading cultural transformations, and innovating professional development initiatives.Key Strengths:Innovative Training Solutions:• Developed and implemented highly efficient in-house project management processes, streamlining development timelines by over 20% and generating cost savings of $1.2M for Lucid through efficient allocation of training resources.• Integrated AI into the development process, resulting in up to a 70% reduction in development time for foundational courses, while ensuring optimal learning outcomes.Strategic Organizational Development:• Established and executed organizational development portfolios, emphasizing culture, beliefs, and key results for divisions, achieving 91% employee alignment with desired culture and financial outcomes.• Adapted organizational development plans to meet evolving targets, transitioning leadership and employee development training activities in-house, saving $800K+ while enhancing cultural awareness and engagement.Cross-Functional Leadership:• Cultivated extensive external partnerships across public, private, academic, and vendor sectors, amplifying organizational connectivity and collaborative potential.• Led development efforts for special strategic projects, resulting in an 8% reduction in training development time while increasing employee retention and Net Promoter Score.Innovative Technology Integration:• Presented compelling business cases for the acquisition of industry-leading training environments, resulting in more realistic training scenarios and a 50% reduction in delivery time, garnering third-party recognition.• Conceptualized and oversaw the implementation of job task analysis for thousands of salaried employees, collaborating with vendors to develop a Knowledge Management System for program management.As a leader, I am adept at building and leading cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class learning solutions, cultivating a culture of continuous learning and development that fosters employee engagement and retention. With a background in implementing data-driven processes, I turn vision into actionable plans, driving tangible results that propel organizations forward.

Experience

1. Director of L & d - Supply Chain Technical Development

   Chobani

   May 2024 — Present

Education

• University of Michigan-Flint

  Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

  2001 — 2004

• Walden University

  MS, Instructional Design

  2009 — 2011

• Kettering University

  Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• E-Learning
• Task Analysis
• Blended Learning
• Articulate Suite
• Needs Analysis
• Learning Management Systems
• Addie
• Technical Training
• Distance Learning
• Training Facilitation
• Training Delivery
• Change Management
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Microsoft Office
• Wbts
• Organizational Development
• Training Needs Analysis
• Project Management
• Organizational Learning
• Captivate
• Technical Writing
• Curriculum Development
• Instructor-Led Training
• Training
• Instructional Design
• Adult Education
• Program Implementation
• Training Analysis
• Performance Consulting
• Performance Management
• Employee Training