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Frank Meister

@frankmeister

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Tech-savvy instructional designer and engaging facilitator who is a lifelong Cubs fan.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a role that showcases my integrated expertise with instructional design and management of contemporary learning programs and projects.

As an accomplished instructional design professional, I leverage my expertise in creating and implementing educational programs across various sectors. With a strong background in identifying learning objectives and improving learning initiatives, I accelerate the adoption of new processes and systems. My proficiency in managing multiple projects, developing virtual and hybrid learning courses, and integrating consumer technology into modern learning experiences enables me to drive results.

With a keen eye for detail and a collaborative approach, I excel in creating engaging content and interactive training grounded in adult learning principles. This expertise promotes acceptance of new business processes and systems. My experience in conducting needs assessments, measuring learning effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with policies has earned me recognition in the industry.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to lead organizational and departmental learning programs, manage system and organizational learning initiatives, and develop accredited online certification programs. My expertise in Agile project management, vendor management, and program management enables me to drive organizational growth and improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Instructional Designer

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Feb 2018 - Sep 2024 (6 years 7 months)

Led the design and execution of organizational and departmental learning programs involving Agile, Data Visualization, Information Technology, and Project Management. Managed external training provider partnership development and budgeting achieving $1.5M in cost savings. Led evaluation, acquisition, and adoption of SaaS-based e-learning authoring tools and platforms.

Instructional Design Agile Data Visualization Information Technology Project Management Adult Learning Principles Change Management Curriculum Development Design Thinking E Learning Employee Onboarding Facilitation

Agile Coach

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Feb 2018 - Aug 2024 (6 years 6 months)

Designed Agile and Jira training curriculum and conducted simulations to foster understanding of Agile ways of working among team members. Employed effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to lead team discussions and encourage behaviors that embraced Agile workflow practices.

Agile Office 365 Change Management Coaching Project Management Adult Learning Principles Facilitation

Program Manager Specialist

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Feb 2011 - Jan 2018 (6 years 11 months)

Applied expertise with analyzing information to design and implement various training programs aimed at enhancing employees' competencies in a range of domains. Led needs assessment of organizational training needs, resulting in the implementation of Innovative training facility.

Program Management Project Management Change Management Adult Learning Principles Facilitation Instructional Design

Senior Training Specialist

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Sep 2007 - Jan 2011 (3 years 4 months)

Collaborated with enterprise training professional workgroup to design and build train-the-trainer and end-user training deliverables to support 13 U.S locations. Collaborated with cross-functional enterprise workgroup to develop eLearning design and content management standards supporting 1,500 LMS administrators and content developers.

Training Project Management Adult Learning Principles Facilitation