Evan Gaynor
@evangaynor
Learning & Development specialist building compliant training and onboarding programs.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Learning and Development Specialist focused on measurable compliance, onboarding success, and practical training delivery. At AbleLight, I administer LMS training compliance for 1,700+ employees in accordance to state regulation, facilitate virtual CPR and First Aid classes, and use Relias training data with stakeholders to improve organization-wide compliance.
I bring an HR and operations background that strengthens how I design programs and support teams. I improved orientation for 10–15 new staff per week by hosting 4 live virtual information sessions, and I develop customized AI-supported e-learning modules for individualized corrective action; prior roles included onboarding support using First Advantage background checks, building an Associate Relations training handbook, and maintaining HRIS databases with accurate employee information.
Experience
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Learning & Development Specialist
AbleLight
May 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Administered LMS training compliance for 1,700+ employees and partnered in Relias to improve organization-wide compliance. Facilitated virtual CPR/First Aid training, improved weekly orientation for 10–15 new staff via four live sessions, and built AI-supported e-learning modules for corrective action.
Managed candidate background checks in First Advantage to support hiring decisions and generated hiring eligibility and risk assessment reports for retail leadership. Created an Associate Relations training handbook, collaborated with staffing/legal to meet nationwide hiring standards, and maintained accuracy and confidentiality during high-volume onboarding operations.
Operations Project Admin
Milwaukee World Festival Inc.
Mar 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Designed and optimized a work order tracking system to support a 75-acre venue. Coordinated project schedules and progress updates, trained 20+ employees on operational workflows, supported job fairs and recruitment initiatives, and maintained HRIS databases with accurate employee information.
Upheld a $2M annual store operation during high-demand pandemic conditions and conducted safety/compliance inspections across five store locations. Audited performance review documentation for accuracy and consistency, delivered high-quality customer service through team coordination, and monitored contractor retention trends to strengthen customer relationships.
Resident Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Aug 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 9 months)
Supported 63 students, including international students from seven countries, by providing individualized resources for social and academic success. Interviewed and assessed 20 prospects, communicated university campaigns via bulletins/newsletters, and planned and hosted 30+ resident programs focused on engagement and development.
Education
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Activities and societies: Minor in Marketing; Leadership Studies certificate.
Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Human Resource Management and a minor in Marketing. Also completed a Leadership Studies certificate.
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