Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
Interests
Timeline
Volunteer

Annette Geiger

Claremont, CA

Summary

Resourceful and innovative Training Specialist with more than 40,000 hours experience, excited to develop successful training plans that meet dynamic company and employee needs. Adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Proven ability in managing projects, problem-solving, and adapting quickly. Recognized for commitment to content quality, excellence, and on-going process improvements in alignment with evolving industry trends, best practices, and organizational objectives. Clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TRAINER AND CONTENT DEVELOPER

02.2018 - Current

Develop and implement content in accordance with individual and group capabilities, as well as progress

  • Delivered instruction to adult learners in more than 10 industries on leadership development, professional writing, business communication, soft skills, and language acquisition
  • Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness
  • Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement
  • Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons
  • Led seminars and learning exchanges with global participants
  • Created and led professional development workshop for coaches
  • Designed course and coached global participants in proof-of-concept business coaching pilot
  • Led corporate workshops to facilitate team building
  • Evaluated documentation and tests to provide correction in writing and editing of documentation.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER-CONTENT CREATOR

01.2006 - Current

Leveraging 20+ years of experience across a range of industries to create written and visual content for B2B and B2C environments

  • Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs
  • Curated corporate skills course and training initiatives
  • Wrote video scripts for hybrid language course for major educational publisher
  • Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms
  • Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives
  • Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally
  • Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials
  • Wrote and edited content for

DESIGNER

LEARNING, MAKEMATIC
07.2019 - 01.2021

Conduct in-depth research and design of learning activities to leverage power of purpose-driven brands in developing and distribution of world-leading educational media. Maintain working knowledge of evolving trends, cultural and social relevance, and innovative technical platforms to deliver effective, compelling content and drive student success

  • Synthesized research into research documents for script creation for part of series two Teaching Online Masterclass
  • Facilitated the creation and distribution of animated educational video shorts.

TEAM LEADER /PERFORMANCE MANAGER

Learnlight Spain
09.2010 - 12.2017

Developed and implemented corporate skills training courses across multiple business segments, providing ESL training for business executives worldwide

  • Administered training and guidance for team of 80+ trainers worldwide, recognized by students for high quality performance, remotely
  • Specialized in interviewing, hiring, and development of elite team of 45 ESL trainers as final link in sales process to secure new contracts
  • Monitored KPIs to maintain and enhance quality standards
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity
  • Authored company intranet community page updates and rewrites in WordPress as Project Manager

Education

120 Hour - TESOL Certified With Distinction -

, The Wave of English
2005

Merchandising -

AMERICAN COLLEGE oF SWITZERLAND
Luzern

Skills

  • Global collaboration
  • Tech-savvy
  • Detail oriented
  • Innovative
  • Flexible and resilient
  • Proactive
  • Empathetic
  • Tech Savvy
  • Problem solver
  • Time Management
  • Verbal & Written Communication
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Learning Design
  • Virtual Trainer
  • LMS
  • WordPress
  • Microsoft Office
  • Copywriting
  • Project Management
  • Proofreading & Editing
  • Research
  • Photography/photo editing
  • Graphics
  • Video Scripting
  • Content Management
  • Interviewing
  • Online-Based Education - Group and Individual Instruction
  • Course Planning - Courseware Development
  • Video Conferencing
  • Clear Verbal Communication
  • Interpersonal Communications

Certification

Certified TRIALS, VIP Skills Trainer

Skillscrush – Front End Development And Visual Design

Languages

French
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Affiliations

Board Member – St. Charles Education Foundation

Founding Board Member – Tales from a Small Planet – nonprofit

Board Member – Indigenous Artists Merida - nonprofit

Interests

Walking and exploring with camera in hand

Movies 

Travel

Cooking for large groups

Writing

Timeline

DESIGNER

LEARNING, MAKEMATIC
07.2019 - 01.2021

TRAINER AND CONTENT DEVELOPER

02.2018 - Current

TEAM LEADER /PERFORMANCE MANAGER

Learnlight Spain
09.2010 - 12.2017

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER-CONTENT CREATOR

01.2006 - Current

120 Hour - TESOL Certified With Distinction -

, The Wave of English

Merchandising -

AMERICAN COLLEGE oF SWITZERLAND

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SWITZERLAND | Luzern, Switzerland

TESOL Certified with Distinction, The Wave of English Certified TRIALS, VIP Skills Trainer

Skillscrush – Front End Development And Visual Design

Annette Geiger