Joseph Salandra

Experience

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  EDMC

  Feb 2009 - Nov 2014

  • Assume project manager role from inception to delivery to ensure the project(s) meets the timelines established by business owners• Utilize the ADDIE model to Coach instructional designers to ensure projects are completed within the budgeted time frame• Oversee continuous training initiatives within the Eastern/Western Region, including instructional design requests/job aids/train-the-trainer and facilitation • Utilized Share-Point facilitation and instructional design intake to manage completion of projects on time• Train/Manage 30+ new employees for the Student Finance Counselor role• Proven ability to manage several design request simultaneously resulting in increased efficiency within the instructional design team• Effectively managed new hire and continuous training design requests by partnering with business leadership to establish learning outcomes and deadlines• Implemented additional check-ins with subject matter experts through the design phase as a measure to close gaps, increase accuracy, and meet business needs more efficiently and effectively• Partnered with subject matter experts to identify areas of opportunity within the scope of the design request and make recommendations for the best path to reach the desired training outcome Show less • Led a team of 8-12 Student Finance Counselors who assisted our students in obtaining assistance to pay for school. • Daily tasks included managing $41.3 million in accounts receivable. • Assisting the Director of Student Financial Services in providing direction and leadership for Student Financial Services (SFS) staff. • Managing SFS with a special emphasis on compliance with federal regulations, organizational policies and service to the students.• Conducted weekly professional development sessions with each individual on my team.• Identified and analyzed key performance indicators to streamline staff progression and production.• Met daily with the Senior Director of Student Financial Services to game plan initiatives for staff Show less

  • Training and Development

    Apr 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Student Finance Manager

    Feb 2009 - Apr 2012
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  Guardian Protection

  Nov 2014 - now

  • Lead corporate training initiatives in Sales and Technical fields• Utilize the ADDIE model to Coach training specialists to ensure projects are completed within the budgeted time frame• Effectively coordinate large scale training initiatives across a multiple state organization• Observe staff to determine performance management, delivering feedback via STAR method• Develop budgets for full fiscal years• Effectively selecting new staff members for the training and development department Show less

  • Sales Channel Manager

    Feb 2020 - now

  • Manager, Corporate Learning and Development

    Nov 2014 - Feb 2020