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Guilherme Teixeira

Guilherme Teixeira

Calgary,AB

Summary

Seasoned learning and development professional with an energetic and charismatic personality, offering over 15 years of experience in the field. Have managed L&D projects in public and private institutions, and managed budgets of $500,000.00. Redesigned onboarding programs led to 82% in knowledge retention, 16% turnover reduction and 98% approval rate by learners and over 500 students throughout the years.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning and Development Training Consultant

Government of Alberta
05.2023 - Current
  • Manage learning and development needs for a population of approximately 500 staff
  • Conducted more than 10 L&D projects in less than one year, leading to operational efficiencies
  • Developed over 30 training videos for both staff and population, achieving over 1000 views in less than 9 months
  • Innovated L&D services in the department developing more than 10 e-learnings in less than 10 months, increasing knowledge retention in more than 82%
  • Developed relationships with all hierarchy levels (including C-suite equivalent) and more than 30 stakeholders.

College Business Instructor

ILAC International College
05.2018 - 07.2023
  • Built and maintained relationships with over 500 international students from various nationalities
  • Developed teaching materials for both classroom and online environments, including student modules, e-learning lessons, lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and other instructional and performance support materials
  • Designed and developed evaluation processes, including tests, for new and existing programs
  • Taught assorted topics, including organizational design and leadership
  • Achieved a 98% student satisfaction rate in four out of five surveys conducted by the College, reflecting positive student experiences and effective teaching.

Training Specialist

Microserve Computer Services
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Designed and delivered more than 15 programs
  • First L&D professional to develop billable training services
  • Developed and delivered two projects, bringing over $15,000.00 in revenue
  • Reinvented the onboarding program for the operations department, helping to reduce turnover by 16% at the time
  • Developed and designed new training policies, processes, procedures, and learning experiences
  • Worked on projects using the Agile methodology
  • Created and monitored the 5 training Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) used by the company.

Learning and Development Manager

BC Care Providers Association
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Designed and facilitated innovative program developed in partnership with provincial government
  • Selected and implemented LMS used in project (Canvas)
  • Designed all the L&D processed used in the company at the time
  • Managed relationships with stakeholders, including Provincial Government
  • Established relationships with 8 stakeholders seeking to obtain employment with program graduates
  • Managed project’s budget of $500,000.00 and developed 5 training KPIs used to monitor project.

Branch Manager

Easyfinancial Services
02.2018 - 07.2020
  • Grew Branch results by 15% in only two months
  • Managed sales team during interpersonal crisis and provided training
  • Created and analyzed different reports to ensure Branch's performance
  • Managed monthly budget of $35,000.00
  • Performed Credit Analysis, and authorized and approved exceptions for customers, which was key to increasing results.

College Instructor

FACEAR College
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Taught Accounting, Administration, Business, and Finance to over 700 students over the years.
  • Developed and updated approximately 4 courses and respective course materials.
  • Guided and Supported students in their development, providing career-coaching.
  • Developed synchronous learning experiences, including student fairs, were delivered speeches to over 1000 students.

Manager, Learning and Development

Vivo Telecommunications
04.2011 - 12.2011
  • Assessed training needs by consulting with internal and external stakeholders and vendors
  • Developed engaging training content using varied methodologies (videos, animation, digital document repository, self-directed learning, instructor-led, etc.)
  • Performed train-the-trainer workshops, training sessions, and coached my team of 6 trainers
  • Developed training materials using educational theory and best practices related to classroom and online learning, including video training.

Senior Learning and Development Specialist

TIM Telecommunications
02.2003 - 01.2009
  • Assessed training needs in over 100 projects.
  • Developed engaging training content using varied methodologies (videos, digital document repository, self-directed learning, instructor-led, etc.).
  • Trained sales team of approximately 900 sales-professionals in south region of country.
  • Tracked, developed, and measured learning success of all trained modules and departments.
  • Managed monthly training budget.
  • Performed and designed both Technical and Behavioral training.

Education

MBA - Business Management

UNINTER
06.2016

Bachelor's - Business Administration

UNINTER
12.2007

Diploma - Sales and Marketing

Douglas College
New Westminster
05.2018

Certificate - Project Management Level 1

Udemy
09.2021

Certificate - Instructional Design

LinkedIn
01.2021

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent in-person and virtual facilitation and presentation skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Outlook, OneNote, Planner, To-Do)
  • Instructional design skills across multiple platforms, including Premiere Pro, Storyline 360, and Rise 360
  • Fluent in Portuguese and English, basic in Spanish
  • Experienced in LMS Management, including selection, implementation, and monitoring (reporting)
  • Strong team player and natural leader, with self-discipline and motivation to work independently as well as part of a team

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Learning and Development Training Consultant

Government of Alberta
05.2023 - Current

Training Specialist

Microserve Computer Services
10.2021 - 05.2023

Learning and Development Manager

BC Care Providers Association
03.2021 - 10.2021

College Business Instructor

ILAC International College
05.2018 - 07.2023

Branch Manager

Easyfinancial Services
02.2018 - 07.2020

College Instructor

FACEAR College
06.2015 - 12.2017

Manager, Learning and Development

Vivo Telecommunications
04.2011 - 12.2011

Senior Learning and Development Specialist

TIM Telecommunications
02.2003 - 01.2009

MBA - Business Management

UNINTER

Bachelor's - Business Administration

UNINTER

Diploma - Sales and Marketing

Douglas College

Certificate - Project Management Level 1

Udemy

Certificate - Instructional Design

LinkedIn
Guilherme Teixeira