Michael J. Schaefer

Experience

1. Manager Training and Development

   Briggs & Stratton

   Nov 2020 — Present

   Collaborates with business unit leadership and internal stakeholders to identify key strategic training needs in multiple work locations. Creates training strategy to accomplish such short and long term needs. Manages, identifies and delivers appropriate training within set budgetary guidelines. Core responsibilities include- Identify and assess strategic training needs of the business unit in partnership with key leadership and Human Resources - Evaluate and improve onboarding process to meet business needs - Research internal and external sources to provide necessary training - Schedule and ensure delivery of identified training and periodically measures the effectiveness of training initiatives - Manage applicable training budgets - Negotiate with training vendors to prepare contracts and acquires approval of appropriate business leaders - Perform full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget

Skills

• Technical Training
• Curriculum Design
• Graphic Design
• Content Development
• Adobe Acrobat
• Technical Support
• Sharepoint
• Customer Service
• Digital Imaging
• Quality Assurance
• Distance Learning
• Hands-on Training
• Visio
• Technical Writing
• Training
• Dreamweaver
• Technical Documentation
• Framemaker
• Powerpoint
• Html
• Performance Consulting
• Microsoft Word
• Process Improvement
• Troubleshooting
• Web Design
• Captivate
• Microsoft Office
• E-Learning
• Addie
• Multimedia
• Software Documentation
• Adobe Livecycle Designer
• Needs Analysis
• Blended Learning
• Adult Education
• Camtasia
• Learning Management
• Technical Communication
• Photoshop
• Content Management