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Corey James

Corey James

Brisbane

Summary

Learning and Development Professional with extensive experience in designing, developing, and implementing innovative learning solutions. Proven track record in instructional design consultancy and delivering high-quality learning initiatives aligned with organizational development strategies. Strong facilitation skills and expertise in utilizing eLearning software to enhance learning experiences.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to self educate, and second to none relationship building abilities. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organisational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning and Development Business Partner

Sonic Healthcare
09.2021 - 01.2025
  • My role within Sonic Healthcare has seen me continue my career as a learning and organisational development all-rounder
  • This position has me working across multifaceted capacities, including; instructional design, expert facilitation, strategic direction and organisational development
  • Strong instructional design focus with the creation of innovative learning materials
  • Creation and implementation of learning strategies and initiatives
  • Liaising and relationship building across all divisions and areas of the business to deliver effective solutions and imbed a culture of education and continuous improvement
  • Engaging subject matter experts to review and revise course materials to ensure they are in line with operating processes, procedures and systems
  • Development, management and roll out of a suite of professional development programs including; organisational induction, work health safety programs, behavioural insight and leadership programs
  • Expert delivery of face to face and virtual (remote) learning programs
  • Revitalising and improving use of organisation LMS
  • Strategic implementation of Organisational Development framework and initiatives
  • Built an employee benefits portfolio, including working with external vendors to offer employees lifestyle benefits outside of remuneration
  • Led the implementation of the Riskman software suite. Including; training, data analysis, executive reporting.

Learning and Development Consultant

Contractor
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Working with various organisations across industries including construction, banking and non-for-profit, i consulted for organisations on learning and development matters, which included;
  • Development of learning materials including; eLearning modules, educational videos, quick reference guides, and ‘how to’ guides
  • Strategic planning
  • Working with SMEs and divisional leaders to determine learning needs
  • Development of leadership programs
  • Making best practice future learning recommendations
  • Learning data analysis and coalition of historical training data

Learning and Development Advisor

Lifestyle Solutions
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Working with key stakeholders, I designed, developed and delivered a range of high quality learning and development initiatives in accordance with the Organisational Development (OD) Strategy, and Learning and Development needs to enable staff and managers to develop the skills, knowledge and experience required for the organisation to meet its priorities and the needs of customers
  • Revitalised and sharpened an existing induction and onboarding process, building a face to face, virtual and module based induction to give all staff, the best possible onboarding and understanding of the organization, its values, ethos and customers
  • Working with different divisional leaders and talent specialists, built role specific learning and training pathways, also identifying, building and recommending talent training
  • Additionally, with my strong instructional design focus, I utilised eLearning software (Articulate 360) and other multimedia platforms to deliver innovative learning modules to meet organisational needs
  • I also facilitated engaging and relevant national learning initiatives, both face to face and online
  • Developed leadership capability programs for emerging business leaders and existing leaders, as well as building career and learning pathways, succession planning and providing best practice advice for capability building for all business levels
  • In conjunction with Organisational Development and other key stakeholders, analysed, formulated and made best practice recommendations stemming from national employee evaluation survey

Learning and Development Coordinator

Calvary Health Care
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Working closely in conjunction with facility managers, clinical nurse educators and other key stakeholders, to plan and provide the business with strategic direction and coordinate divisional resources to ensure the successful delivery of staff training services against agreed outcomes
  • Developed competency frameworks outlining desired skills and behaviors at various levels within the organization, guiding career progression paths for employees.
  • This role had strong focus on the design, development, and delivery of innovative face to face and eLearning learning programs to support staff in the ever changing health industry and improve the customer’s healthcare journey
  • In conjunction with key stakeholders, identified emerging and existing talent and developed learning resources and or made best practice recommendations to retain and build talent
  • Aligned training objectives with overall business goals, ensuring that all learning activities supported strategic priorities.

Learning and Development Business Partner (NSW/ACT)

The Salvation Army Employment Plus
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Extensive LMS experience, including creation of courses, templates for new users and national data and trend reporting
  • Design, development, and implementation of a full suite of learning materials and LMS course structure for tracking and recording completions for NSW/ACT staff
  • Coordination, logistics and all associated administration of all learning initiatives across the NSW/ACT region
  • This included the scheduling of face to face training and eLearning modules
  • Working closely with Human Resources to identify emerging leaders and recommend and/or develop suitable learning initiatives
  • Support to over 500 team members (NSW/ACT) with learning needs, coaching managers to build leadership capabilities, meet KPI’s and improve customer experiences
  • Maintained and strengthened partnerships with broader operations teams
  • Provide engaging and relevant facilitated workshops with practical application activities to assist knowledge transfer to the workplace development & facilitation of interactive webinars for frontline staff

Education

Diploma of Work Health Safety -

Diploma of Sustainability -

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety -

Certificate IV in Youth Work -

PROSCI Change Practitioner Training -

Mental Health First Aid Certificate -

Skills

  • TNA
  • Skills matrix
  • Development plans
  • Training scopes
  • Scheduling
  • Training
  • Transition plans
  • Facilitation skills
  • Talent identification
  • Capability building
  • Leadership skill building
  • L&D Project Management
  • Instruction design
  • Recruitment
  • People management
  • Blended human centered design
  • 70:20:10 performance model
  • LMS consultation
  • Implementation
  • Stakeholder engagement

Accomplishments

  • Design, development, and implementation of a full suite of learning materials and LMS course structure for tracking and recording completions for some 2500 staff.
  • Instructional design consultancy and design to key clients such as Salvation Army, Calvary Health Care and Sonic Healthcare.
  • Working with key stakeholders, I design, develop and deliver a range of high quality learning and development initiatives in accordance with the Organisational Development (OD) Strategy, and Learning and Development needs to enable staff and managers to develop the skills, knowledge and experience required for the organisation to build capability and leadership of its staff and meet its priorities, and the needs of customers.

Timeline

Learning and Development Business Partner

Sonic Healthcare
09.2021 - 01.2025

Learning and Development Consultant

Contractor
06.2020 - 09.2021

Learning and Development Advisor

Lifestyle Solutions
01.2018 - 12.2019

Learning and Development Coordinator

Calvary Health Care
01.2017 - 01.2018

Learning and Development Business Partner (NSW/ACT)

The Salvation Army Employment Plus
01.2014 - 01.2017

Diploma of Work Health Safety -

Diploma of Sustainability -

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety -

Certificate IV in Youth Work -

PROSCI Change Practitioner Training -

Mental Health First Aid Certificate -

Corey James