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Catherine King

Instructional Designer - Project Manager - Writer - Coach

Summary

I am an experienced professional in learning and performance. I am also a diplomat, a writer, an artist, a designer, a project manager, a trusted adviser, an effective coach, an academic mentor, a teacher, and a relentless learner. I strive to do interesting things with my talents.

Work experience

Program Manager- Instructional Design

20112017
Union Pacific Railroad
  • Managed 60+ training projects by mid-year 2017, and designed both instructor-led and e-learning courses, serving over 50,000 employees
  • Coordinated and led project teams with subject matter experts from various disciplines including safety, supply chain management, law, health and medical, and human resources
  • Redesigned high-profile training programs, such as new employee orientation, to improve efficiency and quality
  • Provided consulting and coaching to managers, directors, and executives in various roles
  • Conducted in-depth needs analysis, and collected evaluation data to ensure highest quality of training possible
  • Contributed to special projects, including facilitation of new employee orientation and ad hoc assignments
  • Participated in continuous improvement efforts to enhance customer experience and  improve product delivery

Corporate Trainer

20012011
Applied Underwriters
  • Authored, designed, and delivered 15+ training courses, including multiple communications courses
  • Provided training and coaching to over 2,000 employees
  • Managed two major training programs: Payroll Processing and Leadership Development
  • Created and conducted surveys and interviews to collect and synthesize training evaluation and exit interview data
  • Consulted with leadership, including executives, to create and execute training initiatives and communications

Vice President – Marketing and Communications

20092011
American Society for Training and Development (ATD) Nebraska Chapter
  • Designed effective and professional communications for monthly meetings, programs, and special events
  • Created sponsorship program, significantly increasing chapter revenue
  • Assisted with monthly programs and board meetings
  • Presented a training topic on communications at the national conference in Washington, D.C.

Freelance Writer

20012011
Hayneedle
  • Wrote engaging content articles and succinct product descriptions for high-end retail website

Education

Bachelor of Science

20062009
Bellevue University

Bachelor of Science in Strengths-Based Management, minor in English

Associate of Science

19901992
Metropolitan Technical Vocational Institute of Phoenix

Completed a two-year vocational degree in practical nursing