Senior Manager, Learning & Development Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for senior manager, learning & development, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for thought leadership to a North American team of designers and developers, ensuring appropriate solutions are in place for online training initiatives that align to the TD Enterprise Mandatory Training portfolio's vision and strategy, support excellence in adult learning principles and line up to industry trends and best practices.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Directly manage a team of EU Instructional Designers and Trainers and develop a robust and rigorous trainer accreditation scheme (TTT – train the trainer)
• Collaborate and proactively co-ordinate with operations teams, capacity planning/workforce management, finance, subject matter experts, business owners and the EU trainers across the network to support product and services launches and department initiatives
• Partner with business teams to propose and advocate for effective customer-centered training solutions to build Associates’ comfort, confidence and competence in solving the problems our customers have
• Perform training needs analysis and evaluate the existing curricula to identify the most appropriate training approach and content to meet the demands of the learning objectives and audience in multiple locations
• Design progressive and refresher training programs based on Training Needs Analyses (TNA) and feedback from stakeholders to close customer experience gaps including any identified from Corporate Benchmarking and Mystery Shopping
• Significant experience in an international work environment in areas such as internet, technology, retail, consumer goods and management consulting
• Strong oral and written English language communication skills (including experience reviewing results with senior management and working in a global team setting)
• Familiarity with LMS such as Moodle, Cornerstone On Demand etc

Please consider me for the senior manager, learning & development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for information and support on the career development and training needs of Hotel HOD and middle management level.

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:

• An operations background will be an added advantage
• Adult Learning – is knowledgeable and has hands-on experience in understanding and facilitating adult learning
• Facilitation and Training – has mastered skills in facilitation, training and presentation including vILT
• Human Resources – thinks strategically and demonstrates connectivity with training strategy and overall human resources goals
• Business Acumen – demonstrates a solid understanding of the business based on own experience
• Knowledge of overall hotel operations is a benefit but not essential
• High level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, excellent problem-solving capabilities and superior analytical skills
• Supporting the development and of the standard Learning framework across all channels in conjunction with local teams

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

Previously, I was responsible for learning analytics, communicate results and recommend activities to stakeholders to improve overall program effectiveness and results.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong influencing, presentation and communication skills – written and verbal
• Experience of designing and developing training strategy in line with company objectives
• Knowledge and understanding of training needs analysis, training evaluation, and learning styles
• Remain current in market trends and best practices in the Learning and Leadership area to continue to keep best employee experience and initiate new approaches where appropriate
• Creative programme design and story-telling through Powerpoint
• Resourceful “gets the job done” with minimal supervision/ direction
• Results orientated and self directed toward accomplishment
• External experience of leading a L&D function

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

Previously, I was responsible for support to the development projects to include, but not limited to, the functions of legal, design, entitlement, construction, construction management, development and hotel brands.

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:

• Autonomous delivery of L&D interventions
• People / Performance Management experience
• Excellent communicator with people at all levels eg Senior Management & key Stakeholders
• Track record in driving a learning culture and making things happen
• Experience in training program design and facilitation
• Fluent in written and spoken English, other foreign languages proficiency an asset
• Have the maturity to facilitate talent discussion with senior leaders
• Good stakeholder management, able to tackle with different priorities among business units

Please consider me for the senior manager, learning & development opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for administrative updates to LMS and other technology used by the Learning & Development Department to ensure all necessary administration is current and complete.

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

• Assessing gaps to overall framework by market and help create a robust plan for execution
• Involvement in projects involving delivery mechanisms to address challenges of geographically dispersed advisors including eLearning, technology enablers to the learning process, and self-learning platforms
• Assessing programs available which can be easily leveraged (internal and external) to enhance individual sales productivity
• Increases in MDRT level productivity of advisors in agency channel, and recognized standards in bancassurance and alternative distribution channels
• Improvements in the customer experience as measured by Net Promoter Score (NPS) results
• Indirect impact on recruitment and retention of quality advisors and leaders
• Financial Planning and/or professional training certifications preferred
• Execution oriented with track record of success