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Megan Heerema

Summary

Goal-oriented Training Development professional with seven years of experience in Department of National Defence, specializing in training program design and delivery and implementation in major crown materiel acquisition projects.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Development Officer

Department Of National Defence (ADM(MAT))
06.2020 - Current
  • Liaised with contractor to design, deliver, evaluate, and revise training programs, enabling organization to support operations.
  • Identified and prioritized milestone objectives and collaborated in the revision of the training program schedule, influencing the project schedule.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas of opportunity and proposed solutions in the training program.
  • Facilitated lessons observed sessions, supported peers at various stages of other projects' implementation.
  • Acted in supervisor's role during absences, demonstrated informed decision-making and maintained team's productivity.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations and contractual agreements, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.

Training Development Officer

Department Of National Defence (RCAF)
04.2016 - 06.2020
  • Advised Chain of Command on training policy and best practices, informed decision making of senior officers.
  • Evaluated and revised training programs, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of training delivery.
  • Established a local program for instructional development courses, making career development more accessible to personnel; was awarded the Wing Commander's Commendation.
  • Developed and delivered training workshops, developing staff members' skills for advancement in their careers.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior Education

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
06.2015

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON
06.2014

Skills

  • Training Program Design
  • Instructional Principles
  • Training Program Implementation
  • Occupational Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Process Refinement
  • Working Group Facilitation
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Innovation and Creativity

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Canadian Forces Decoration, Aug 2023
  • Awarded Wing Commander Commendation, April 2018

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Certification

DND Project Management Competency Development Program Level 1 (in progress)


St. John's Ambulance Standard First Aid (March 2023)



Timeline

Training Development Officer

Department Of National Defence (ADM(MAT))
06.2020 - Current

Training Development Officer

Department Of National Defence (RCAF)
04.2016 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior Education

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

Wilfrid Laurier University

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