Michael C.
Training & Development Manager | Workforce Onboarding, Trainer Development & Operational Readiness | People Leader
- Role
- Training and Development Manager at Gallatin County Montana
- Location
- Bozeman, MT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael C.
Training & Development leader with over a decade of experience building, scaling, and leading workforce training programs in high-accountability environments. I specialize in designing structured onboarding pipelines, developing and certifying trainers, and implementing performance evaluation frameworks that strengthen consistency, reduce risk, and support organizational readiness.Currently, I lead a centralized Training & Development function, managing trainers and supervisors while partnering with senior leadership to align learning initiatives with operational priorities and compliance requirements. My work focuses on creating repeatable, scalable learning systems that support both people development and business outcomes.I bring a pragmatic, business-focused approach to learning strategy, informed by an MBA in progress and hands-on experience operating in complex, fast-paced organizations.
Experience
Training and Development Manager
Jul 2023 — Present · Bozeman, MT, US
Lead a centralized Training & Development function overseeing onboarding, continuous learning, and trainer development.Designed and implemented a structured 6-week onboarding program, onboarding 25+ new hires while standardizing performance and compliance expectations.Developed and led a trainer certification program, certifying 10 trainers and improving instructional consistency.Supervise and coach trainers and supervisors; partner with senior leadership on workforce readiness and training strategy.Partner with higher education stakeholders to co-develop a new workforce training academy, contributing to curriculum design, instructional standards, and program structure in collaboration with academic leadership and industry practitioners.Serve as a core member of a 5–7 person cross-functional design team, working with faculty, administrators, and subject-matter experts to align curriculum, logistics, and instructional delivery with regulatory and workforce readiness requirements.Act as a lead instructor and program contributor, supporting pilot delivery, instructional quality, and continuous improvement during program development and launch.
Education
University of Denver
Graduate Certificate, Geographic Information Science and Cartography
University of Denver
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Montana
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
1998 — 2002
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