Heather McMurray
@heathermcmurray
Former educator with over a decade of experience designing learning, managing programs, and helping others stay organized and motivated.
What I'm looking for
Results-driven Learning & Development professional with 13+ years of experience in curriculum design, instructional strategy, and learner engagement. Proven success in building and scaling innovative, data-informed programs that foster self-directed growth and measurable performance outcomes. Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, family and client engagement, and full-cycle project management. Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in digital learning design, organization systems, and creative business ventures. Seeking remote roles in curriculum development, educational consulting, or client success that align structure, communication, and inspiration to drive lasting impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Manager
Burlington Area School District
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Championed and led the design of project-based, learner-driven programs that boosted engagement and problem-solving; oversaw onboarding and family partnership strategies that improved adoption of personalized learning pathways by 30%.
Developed 100+ tailored e-learning solutions that boosted learner engagement scores by 35% and reduced implementation time by 20%, while managing full-cycle sales pipelines exceeding $500K annually.
Remote Learning Consultant
Racine Unified School District
Jun 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Provided leadership and mentorship in implementing virtual learning programs using GeniusSIS, Buzz, IXL, and Lexia for over 300 students, coaching staff on best practices and supporting families through onboarding. Achieved a 90% student retention rate and drove a 20% increase in new enrollments through strategic education funding and school choice initiatives.
Program Developer
Badger High School
Jul 2015 - Nov 2022 (7 years 4 months)
Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive alternative education program, achieving a 100% graduation rate and developing 100+ tech-integrated, competency-based courses. Mentored and facilitated professional development for educators to enhance instructional effectiveness and student engagement.
Community Sales and Engagement
Lake Geneva Tennis Club
Dec 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years)
Provided leadership in community outreach and sales operations from 2019–2021, mentoring team members in engagement strategies that boosted membership participation by 40% and improved retention by 25% through events and loyalty programs.
Admissions and Sales Representative
Bryant & Stratton College
Oct 2012 - Aug 2014 (1 year 10 months)
Led B2B and B2C recruitment for traditional and non-traditional learners through a consultative sales approach. Supervised full-cycle sales for each client. Maintained a 90% client retention rate in the first semester through personalized follow-up and support.
Spa Director
The Spa at Fort Stewart
Dec 2010 - May 2013 (2 years 5 months)
Led spa operations and community outreach initiatives, creating schedules, managing staff performance, and implementing targeted outreach strategies that increased customer engagement and service sales.
Sales Associate
Gap Inc.
Dec 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years)
Exceeded monthly sales targets by an average of 20% through personalized service and upselling; trained 5 new team members, improving onboarding and contributing to a 15% increase in team sales. Implemented visual merchandising updates that boosted featured product sales by 30% and aligned store appearance with brand standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Concordia University – Wisconsin
M.S., Reading & Learning Strategy, Reading & Learning Strategy
2016 - 2018
Grade: 3.94
Obtained a Master of Science degree with a focus on reading and learning strategies. This program equipped me with advanced knowledge and skills in literacy education and instructional design.
University of Wisconsin – Parkside
B.A., English & Secondary Education, English & Education
2008 - 2011
Grade: 4.0
Completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual major in English and Communication. This program provided a strong foundation in language, literature, and effective communication strategies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Facebook Ads
Salesforce
Google Docs
Microsoft SharePoint
Shopify
Gmail
Google Drive
Dropbox
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe XD
Adobe InDesign
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Google Maps
HubSpot
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office 365
WordPress
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
Zoom
Microsoft Power Automate
QuickBooks
Adobe Illustrator
Canva
Adobe Dreamweaver
Google Ads
LinkedIn Recruiter
Vimeo
LinkedIn Ads
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
Job categories
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