Steve Schwarze

Experience

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  Symantec

  Oct 2000 - Apr 2012

  Content Developer
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  VMware

  Apr 2012 - Jan 2024

  Strengthened the relationships between content management and customer learning teams. Steered curriculum portfolio optimization to make the best use of content development and delivery resources. Continually improved quality of learning materials through analysis of education metrics including revenue, student counts, ROI, and student satisfaction.Tailored a portfolio rationalization model I had developed to fit the specific needs of VMware Learning in evaluating current curriculum portfolio. Helped move the company from an instructor-led training emphasis to a blended model making deeper use of eLearning materials. Merged several acquired companies' learning systems into the VMware business. Show less Empowered an international group of content developers to create world class in-person and eLearning training. Worked with multiple product business units covering much of VMware's product portfolio. Contributed to over half of VMware's top revenue producing courses. Managed projects from inception to completion while never missing a project completion deadline. Expanded the coverage of VMware products by over 25% in 2 years. Mentored several individuals who went on to become Content Development Managers within the group. Oversaw the instructional design aspects of projects. Analyzed statistics to address business unit requests and create the maximum amount of return on courses with limited resources. Started the Accessibility efforts within the content development teams of VMware. Show less

  • Sr. Customer Learning Business Partner

    Nov 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Sr Program Manager Technical Content Development

    Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

  • Sr. Manager Technical Content Development

    Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Manager Technical Content Development

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Technical Content Developer

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2015
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  Seeking Next Opportunity- New Career Position

  Jan 2024 - now

  Seeking next opportunity

  I am currently seeking my next opportunity to be a strong contributor in the learning industry. Content Developer, Learning Manager, Learning Consultant, Learning Associate, Individual Contributor, and Curriculum Developer and Manager. Any of those titles describe how I can add to a learning organization. I look to help Learners and Educators by building world class education programs that empower educators to give learners exactly what they need, when and where they need it. Whether developing content, managing educators and developers, or evaluating and optimizing curriculum portfolios, I have the experience to move businesses forward towards the future! Show less