Reena Makhijani
@reenaem
Dynamic Senior Instructional Designer with 15 years of experience across several industries.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic and results-driven Senior Instructional Designer with nearly 15 years of experience creating impactful, learner-centered solutions across various industries including automotive, financial services, advertising, and tech. My expertise lies in blending creative vision with strategic learning design to deliver innovative and scalable training programs, from EV product launches to nationwide leadership development.
I excel at navigating complex stakeholder environments and leading cross-functional collaborations, ensuring that learning initiatives align with business objectives. My proven track record in driving learner engagement and performance outcomes has consistently resulted in measurable organizational impact. I am passionate about turning ambiguity into clarity and delivering high-impact training experiences that foster growth and development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Instructional Designer
GP Strategies
May 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Created unique, blended content leveraging various learning modalities including podcasts, web-based training, reactive e-learning courses, animated videos, virtual instructor-led training, job aids and learner engagement tools. Designed engaging product launch training for multiple vehicle lines.
Emerging Product Evangelist/Client Marketing
Valassis Communications, Inc.
Apr 2018 - Feb 2019 (10 months)
Served as a product expert, evangelist, and trainer for new, emerging digital and print advertising campaigns. Developed and implemented cross-channel product and marketing strategies for national Healthcare clients.
Sales Trainer
Valassis Communications, Inc.
Dec 2016 - Apr 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Created and delivered original sales training content for national small business teams, utilizing Adobe Captivate for e-learning production. Collaborated with management to significantly grow small business sales teams.
Trainer and Instructional Designer
United Shore Financial Services
Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 (11 months)
Collaborated with business units to analyze needs and create customized content, meeting team-specific learning requirements within tight deadlines. Designed, developed, and delivered custom curriculums tailored to client needs, incorporating real-world scenarios and assessments.
National Retail Skills and Development Trainer
Comerica Bank
Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 (2 years)
Utilized various modalities including classroom, one-on-one, and Web-based distance learning for group and individual training needs. Facilitated training on core retail banking products, sales, best practice strategies, and customer service curriculum to new hires.
Assistant Banking Center Manager
Comerica Bank
Jun 2008 - Sep 2012 (4 years 3 months)
Effectively managed staff in a retail banking environment while surpassing internal and federal auditable requirements. Built, managed, solidified, and grew long-lasting and highly profitable client relationships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Michigan – Dearborn
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management
Completed coursework focusing on core business principles, including finance, marketing, operations, and organizational behavior. Developed analytical and leadership skills essential for managing business operations.
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