Vera Michaels

Experienced Learning and Development Executive. Strategic Design - Rapid Execution - Measurable Assessment of Training Initiatives. Delivering bottom-line business results............. I'm a professional learning and development executive with 20+ years of experience conceiving of, executing, and assessing learning programs, by using various delivery methods which deliver improved business results. I am experienced in analyzing and synthesizing complex data, to enhance, processes and create comprehensive curriculum. I have expertise in developing and managing technical and non-technical learning programs for both the classroom and web-based training. I am adept at identifying training needs and collaborating with stakeholders to provide innovative solutions through blended eLearning, multimedia, mobile and instructor-led programs. Others count on me to drive projects and motivate cross-functional teams and work well under pressure to meet multiple program deadlines. Below is a photo of my rescue dog Penny who after years of training is now working as a therapy dog. We visit patients at a local hospital each week. She gives comfort to the sick and frightened.