Inspire BrandsManager of Learning Content & Design
Feb. 2018Atlanta, Georgia, United States (REMOTE)As a Training Development Manager at Inspire Brands, I led the strategic creation and delivery of engaging learning experiences across a portfolio of over 3,400 restaurants. My role focused on building and evolving eLearning modules, instructor-led sessions, and blended learning programs using tools such as Articulate 360 and multiple LMS platforms. I was responsible for maintaining operational excellence through the development of detailed training manuals and documentation, ensuring alignment with cross-functional partners including Operations, Marketing, Food Safety, and Legal. A key part of my work included mentoring team members and interns, facilitating hands-on workshops in Adobe Creative Suite, and providing critical support for talent transitioning from field to corporate roles. I consistently explored emerging technologies to modernize instructional design and elevate the learner experience. Throughout my tenure, I developed and launched a behavior-based training initiative in partnership with a creative consultant that led to a 10% improvement in guest service scores and significantly boosted team engagement, retention, and culture across 16 restaurant locations. I also led the creation of the Brand Champ Learning Map®—an immersive, multi-version training journey that deepened brand understanding and inspired lasting behavioral shifts. To enhance operational accuracy and engagement, I designed a gamified digital learning tool centered on product-building, which successfully increased task accuracy by 5%. Additionally, I oversaw the monthly design and rollout of Arby’s product training programs, ensuring timely, on-brand content delivery that achieved over 80% lesson completion—the highest within Inspire Brands—while receiving exceptional feedback from the field.