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Tyrone Lewis

@tyronelewis

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Experienced Learning and Development Specialist enhancing workplace performance.

Ireland

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation in training and development, emphasizing collaboration and continuous learning.

I am a Learning and Development Specialist with 25 years of experience in designing and delivering impactful training solutions. My career has been dedicated to enhancing workplace performance through innovative training programs, having developed over 150 training initiatives for Absa Bank, a leading Pan-African financial institution. My work has spanned from specialized courses for small teams to large-scale programs impacting 48,000 staff, achieving a remarkable 95% training adherence rate.

Throughout my career, I have successfully represented Absa at BankSETA and led the National Credit Act training rollout for 20,000 employees, achieving 100% learner throughput. I take pride in mentoring talent, having coached colleagues into instructional designer roles and supported the professional growth of new graduates. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my ability to standardize processes and develop eLearning solutions that not only meet compliance standards but also significantly reduce training costs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Owner

DesignLearning

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Developed 24 compliance-focused Food and Health Safety eLearning modules for Game2Change, ensuring regulatory compliance and increasing training efficiency. Built an online English language assessment for Avenue English, incorporating automated grading and adaptive questioning, cutting evaluation time by 50%.

Compliance Assessments Regulatory Compliance

Senior Instructional Designer

Absa Bank

Apr 2010 - Present (15 years 3 months)

Contributed to the transition from in-person workshops to blended learning, cutting training costs by 40-60% and streamlining course delivery. Designed and delivered Anti-Money Laundering (AML) training for Barclays Bank UK, educating 48,000 employees across 12 African countries, reducing compliance breaches by 20%.

Blended Learning AML Compliance Vendor Management Mentoring

Learning Information Specialist

Absa Bank

Feb 2009 - Present (16 years 5 months)

Standardised learning reports and data analytics, increasing efficiency by 50% and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Generated comprehensive learning performance reports to support executive decision-making and audit requirements.

Data Analytics Reporting Regulatory Compliance Efficiency Improvement

Instructional Designer

Absa Bank

Sep 2003 - Present (21 years 10 months)

Led the implementation of National Credit Act training for 20,000 employees, achieving 100% learner throughput and regulatory compliance. Created training programs across multiple departments, including vendor management, to enhance organisational efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance Program Development Vendor Management

Instructional Designer

Absa Bank

Aug 1999 - Present (25 years 11 months)

Developed Exchange Control learning programme and facilitated three national training workshops. Presented two live studio training sessions on Absa’s internal training TV channel, improving staff engagement.

Facilitation Exchange Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

North-West University – Potchefstroom

Training Development, Training Development

Completed a Bachelor's degree focusing on training development. This program provided a strong foundation in educational methodologies and instructional design principles.

Bytes People Solutions

Training, Lectora Inspire

Completed Lectora Inspire Training, gaining proficiency in using the Lectora Inspire authoring tool for e-learning content development. This enhanced capabilities in creating interactive and engaging online courses.

ePI-USE

Training, Content Development

Participated in Advanced Authoring for Content Developers training, focusing on advanced techniques for content creation and instructional design. This program deepened expertise in developing sophisticated learning solutions.

InfoDesign

Training, eLearning Tools

Completed training in Camtasia, Articulate 360, iSpring, and Vyond, mastering various e-learning development tools. This equipped with skills to create diverse and dynamic multimedia learning content.

InfoDesign

Training, ChatGPT

Undertook ChatGPT Training, gaining insights into AI-driven content generation and its application in learning and development. This enhanced understanding of leveraging artificial intelligence for instructional purposes.

University of Cape Town

Short Course, Graphic Design

Undertook a short course in Graphic Design, enhancing skills in visual communication and design principles. This training supported the creation of engaging learning materials.