I am seeking a role that values innovative training strategies and employee development. I am looking for a role where I can work independently, contribute meaningfully, and grow within a company that offers clear goals, supportive leadership, and opportunities for mentorship and long-term development.
Busisiwe Merritt
@busisiwemerritt
Results-driven Communications and Training Leader with 10+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Communications and Training Leader with over 10 years of experience in instructional design, internal communications, and scalable training strategies across various sectors, including fintech and healthcare. My unique background as a Doctor of Audiology allows me to humanize complex information, creating impactful learning experiences that engage diverse stakeholders. I excel at aligning communication strategies with business goals, ensuring that every message resonates and drives organizational alignment.
Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, such as reducing new hire ramp time by 30% through structured onboarding and LMS-based training, and increasing client retention by 25% by implementing outcome-driven training programs. My leadership in multi-channel training initiatives has supported multi-million-dollar growth, and I take pride in developing resources that enhance employee engagement and reduce support inquiries. I am passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, and I thrive in environments that challenge me to innovate and improve.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Customer Success Training
DailyPay
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Led internal communication and training efforts across product, CS, and marketing teams, designing multi-channel onboarding and webinar strategies that reduced live training dependency by 40%. Utilized analytics to improve training delivery, increasing adoption by 7% and webinar engagement by 30%, while also launching accredited training and digital credentialing programs.
Customer Success Training Manager
DailyPay
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Wrote and distributed training updates, guides, and stakeholder messaging across business units, developing and delivering over 300 training sessions for various teams. Launched scalable training modules that significantly improved employee satisfaction and productivity, leading post-training analysis for iterative improvements.
Senior Clinical Trainer
Phonak US
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Created and presented training content at national workshops and conferences, improving sales knowledge retention by 30% through customized learning programs. Aligned communication content with marketing and product teams to ensure consistent messaging.
Clinical Trainer
Phonak US
Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 (5 years 11 months)
Trained over 200 healthcare providers on technical product use and patient-facing communication, developing foundational SOPs and training guides. Facilitated workshops with measurable business growth impact, increasing sales by 33% and improving satisfaction ratings to 4.6, while partnering with executive teams on strategic initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Salus University
Doctor of Audiology, Audiology
Completed advanced doctoral studies focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of hearing and balance disorders. Gained expertise in audiological practices and patient care.
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Pursued undergraduate studies focusing on the scientific basis of human communication. Developed foundational knowledge in speech, language, and hearing sciences.
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