Amanda Ashlee Marino
About Me
I am an instructional content creator, educator, and training and development specialist.
I'm originally from Detroit, Michigan. I love traveling and am always looking for a new adventure with opportunities to learn new cultures and languages.
I have over 8 years of experience in education creating lessons, planning projects, designating tasks, producing products, managing sales, and coordinating several budgets and events.
Over the past year, I have worked as the lead Training and Development Specialist at a construction company called Dearborn Mid-West. I have created the Training and Development department, formally referred to as Dearborn Education and Training, from scratch and built it from the ground up.
Learning and Development
Established Dearborn Education and Training, instituting comprehensive product, technology, onboarding, and leadership development.
Provided hands-on guidance to direct reports, fostering a high-performing team. Reviewed and refined the work of direct reports, elevating project outcomes.
Rolled out bi-monthly DMW Power Up Days, providing employees dedicated time to engage in training sessions led by mentors and learning ambassadors across various departments.
Spearheaded the design and implementation of DMW Onboarding, creating programs, courses, and videos through Articulate.
Curated product training for engineered conveyor systems by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Mentored senior leadership and VPs on effective training delivery and personally implemented internal programs, including leadership coaching, compliance training, and technology workshops.
Orchestrated the creation and execution of individualized curriculum for 150 employees by conducting Individual Development Plans (IDPs), ensuring quarterly progress tracking, and goal navigation.
Collaborated with executives, senior leaders, and managers to assess departmental needs, tailoring training materials based on skills and priority levels.
Implemented DMW Onboarding for new hires, creating programs, courses, and videos through Articulate 360, while also partnering with LinkedIn Learning for supplemental learning.
Utilized Learning Management Systems to develop courses and training materials for 11 different departments and their onboarding structures. Coordinated both internal and external training initiatives to enhance professional development for each department as well.
Devised skill self-assessments for 11 departments to annually gauge employee learning, tying into yearly evaluations and growth.
Completed Crestcom Leadership Training in 2023 and participated in TAUC IGI 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Expertise
Instructional Design
Department Onboarding
Video Creating & Editing
Learning Management Systems
Training & Mentoring
Problem Solving & Attention to Details
Leadership Development
Engagement Strategies
Process Improvement
Project & Program Management
Adult Learning Theories (ADDIE, Kirkpatrick)
Technical Strengths
Articulate 360
Adobe Creative Cloud
Word Press, Weebly, Google Sites
Canva & inDesign
Trello
Screencastify
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Content Management Systems
Learning Management Systems
Fun Facts
Season 3 competitor on ABC's Holey Moley by Stephen Curry
Most Honorable Mention Award for Shakespeare Writing Contest
Published & edited (& helped write) "Nowhere But Up" and "The Future is Ours" which sold out immediately
The Young Americans music performer
Naturally energized - allergic to caffeine
Hardest worker - doesn't stop until the job gets done!