Director, Learning Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of director, learning. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for human capital consulting and learning analytics expertise in support of the Chief Learning Officer, Global Learning and Development at Merck.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience is setting an enterprise or business unit learning strategy
• Experience in leading execution of broad learning programs and measuring impact
• Expertise in learning design and development methodologies
• Passionate about helping others gain a better understanding of the skills needed to do their job to their highest level of performance
• Willing to spend time truly understanding the workflow and responsibilities of all Associates
• A “Learning Visionary” in understanding how to disseminate training content
• Willingness to listen to the organization’s learning needs and then be accountable for positive behavioral change
• Extensive business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the learning and training functional areas

I am excited to be applying for the position of director, learning. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for event and instructional design and content expertise for the development and execution of effective professional development and community engagement in face-to-face and blended learning programs.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering training on time and within budget
• Experience in designing, implementing, and communicating all aspects of learning
• Experience using a variety of methods to deliver training – live training, e-learning
• Prior leadership experience developing and mentoring associates to high levels of performance including goal setting, career planning, skill development and measurable success is preferred
• Positive, engaging, and team-oriented
• Flexible, quick-thinking, and able to prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Deep breadth and depth of experience around contemporary practices and communication strategies for total rewards
• Knowledge of training platforms and tools preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, learning position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for coaching and guidance for design/development activities, leadership, guidance, support and development to 2 direct reports (Learning Consultant and Learning Developer).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced management and leadership skills in both assessing and building a training team
• Experience in developing guidelines, processes, and procedures for a learning organization
• Proficient in Excel, Word and MS Project
• Experience preferred in administering in a Learning Management System
• Continuously live and demonstrate Being BMO values in action
• Exceptional knowledge of and experience converting instructional design and learning theory into practical, actionable and impactful programs
• Proven track record leading a team of learning professionals and vendors in program design, development, implementation, and program management
• Demonstrated abilities and results managing and building teams and collaborative partnerships

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, learning position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategic direction for IRI’s monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches and practices, and advises IRI leadership on the development of Institute-wide policies and procedures related to monitoring, evaluation and learning, including methodological guidance and standards.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Special consideration to certifications in assessment or other development tools
• Experience with assessments, , Myers Briggs, Hogan, DiSC, StrengthFinders to help learners gain insights and awareness regarding themselves and their teams
• Currently a Manager or Director in a relevant business area or business unit, managing multiple complex projects
• Can demonstrate a successful track record of operational implementation and commercial and strategic thinking in previous roles specifically e-learning
• Knowledge of Post schools’ sector including policy formulation and development
• Understanding of digital learning trends and knowledge of e learning
• Self-driven leader capable of performing at a Director level
• Strategic thinker able to integrate many needs into a long term, successful training plan for the Bank

In response to your job posting for director, learning, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership to identify and develop organization-wide and individual learning initiatives that facilitate the professional development and continuous learning of talent and contributes toward the achievement of organizational goals.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Franchising or dealer network experience is preferred
• Possess and apply the fundamental concepts of design and production practices
• Expertise in the engineering and machine learning fields
• Comfortable and capable leader
• Can drive cross-functional projects forward
• Active project management certification
• Demonstrated success managing programs in a multi-service or joint military setting
• Experience in large manufacturing, critical environments, or material handling & distributions centers developing and implementing training programs for technicians at all levels, Facility Managers and coordinators, preferred