Julia Chelar Scott

About Julia Chelar Scott

Learning & Development professional with expertise in program management, instructional design, and employee engagement. I design and lead scalable programs—onboarding, early career, internships, and leadership training—that improve performance, retention, and culture. Certified facilitator of Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue by Crucial Learning; skilled in LMS management, compliance training, and custom learning solutions. Passionate about creating impactful learning experiences that empower employees to grow and thrive.

Experience

1. Learning & Development Specialist

   Alarm.com

   Jun 2023 — Present

   Manage and oversee the company’s orientation program, ensuring new hires are welcomed, informed, and set up for success from day one- Collaborate with managers and teams to design and implement effective onboarding strategies that enhance employee engagement and retention- Support early career professionals through tailored programs and initiatives that foster growth, development, and career progression- Lead and facilitate career development sessions to help employees identify goals, build skills, and advance within the organization- Design and deliver engaging training sessions and workshops on a variety of topics, including leadership, team collaboration, and professional development- Work with Human Resources and internal client groups to determine needs for new learning and development opportunities- Analyze data from needs assessments and evaluations to improve onboarding and course curricula and manage LMS data for scheduling and reporting purposes

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Education - MEd, Instructional Design

• Bowling Green State University

  World Language Education , Spanish Language and Literature

  2013 — 2017