Kristine Carlson
Senior Learning and Development Manager @Gamechange Energy
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Learning and Development Manager @Gamechange Energy
Norwalk, CT, US
Spearheaded company-wide training initiatives by conducting annual needs assessments with business leaders and functional teams to identify current and future skill gaps.Designed and launched targeted development programs aligned to specific learning objectives—from essential supervisory skills to advanced leadership competencies.Architected a robust, immersive New Hire Onboarding Program to streamline the employee experience, accelerate ramp-up time, and promote early connection to company culture.Created and implemented the “Learn to Earn” program, boosting engagement through incentivized learning—rewarding training milestones with company swag and increasing LMS participation.Developed a company-wide Employee Recognition Program to celebrate individual and team achievements through consistent, values-driven recognition.Built a tiered Leadership Training Program using a blend of curated and custom content from the LMS, supporting career growth for all people leaders.Led governance and administration of Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) and LinkedIn Learning, enhancing digital adoption, platform engagement, and content delivery.Trained and coached managers, supervisors, and staff on LMS functionality—course creation, content upload, quizzes, training assignment, and reporting.Maintained LMS governance protocols, managed user access, triaged service tickets, and implemented feature enhancements to improve learning experiences.Collaborated with IT, HR Ops, and vendors to test and implement LMS upgrades, resolve system issues, and optimize platform performance.Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback and analytics; continuously refined offerings for greater impact.Managed the full training budget, prioritizing high-impact learning initiatives.Led internal communications to promote training, onboarding, and recognition through newsletters and intranet updates.Stayed current with evolving L&D best practices to ensure continuous innovation.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
B.S. Computer Information Systems
Mesa Community College
Associate's degree, Computer Science
University of Phoenix
Master level coursework in instructional technologies
SKILLS
ABOUT KRISTINE CARLSON
Experienced Global Learning Technologies Leader with over 25 years of experience in leading eLearning, LMS administration, and instructional design. Led the global strategy for PerkinElmer\'s SuccessFactors validated Learning Management System (LMS) and responsible for the LMS operation, ensuring all admins are fully certified and following corporate guidelines, policies, and procedures. Expert in creating engaging and innovative learning programs for the organization in multiple modalities including instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, eLearning, videos, and micro learning. Led teams of LMS administrators, instructional designers, and vendors. Improved employee learning experience by analyzing assessment results and surveys. Proven success in managing and implementing LMS and eLearning initiatives, transforming facilitator-led courses into blended learning, and coordinating resource allocation.
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