Scott Jones

About Scott Jones

An experienced learning and development professional who develops and implements pioneering and effective learning strategies that promote organizational learning and employee success. A strategic instructional designer and eLearning developer with remarkable experience in curriculum and instructional design, education innovation, and training program development. Executes strategic plans to support business goals, and manages budgets and cost controls. Well-informed in adult learning principles and motivation strategies. Develops high-performing teams in support of achieving operational excellence, enhanced productivity, and increased profit margins. Highly skilled in employee training, coaching, and development. Proficient content developer who is skilled in e-learning, virtual training, and instructor-led curriculum design. Integrates technology into training content and instruction delivery. Proven track record of delivering optimum leadership and support to achieve business growth and development. Possesses strong communication skills, and surpasses goals to increase learner engagement.SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES • Training & Adult Learning Theory• Training Needs Analysis • Staff Management• Instructional Design Strategies & Processes• Video Creation & Post-Production• Written Communication• Curriculum Development• Virtual Reality Content Development• Training Design & Evaluation • Online E-Learning & Virtual Training• Instructor-Led Training Development• Project Management• Learning Solutions Implementation• Training Assessments• Learning Management Systems (LMS)• Talent Management & Development• Program Efficiency & Evaluation• Change Management

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager - Learning and Development

   Applied Systems

   Jan 2023 — Present · US

   Develops, designs, and executes targeted learning solutions aligned with crucial talent development and business strategies. • Facilitates engaging training programs both virtually and in-person that contribute to employee growth, development, and business impact• Assist with performing learning needs assessments, surveys, and focus groups• Designs and builds interactive aspiring leaders and leadership programs. • Designs, builds and maintains facilitation guides and training materials.• Innovates and leverages up to date L&D Industry trends and best practices to enhance learning offerings.• Process strategic improvements for all things talent, including employee experience, functional training, career development, leadership development, continuous learning, performance management.

Education

• Northwest Missouri State University

  BS, Organizational Speech & Communications

  1999 — 2003