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Stephen Flanagan

Learning & Development
Niagara Falls,ON

Summary

Experienced training professional with a motivational style and positive attitude. Adept at engaging learners with the material by incorporating different technologies, materials and aids. Proven skills in organizing, multitasking and resolving conflicts, specializing in critical interpersonal skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Senior Master Trainer

Langevin Learning Services
02.2000 - 01.2022
  • Delivered world class consulting and training services to Fortune 500 Companies, Governments, Military and NGO's through out the world.
  • Conducted Training Needs Analysis and Evaluation of training programs.
  • Developed and improved training courses to increase staff performance and overall organizational effectiveness.
  • Designed customized training materials.
  • Consulted with stakeholders to determine true training needs.

Owner/ Operator

Flanagan Family Vineyard
05.2011 - 10.2018
  • Managed all vineyard operations including: planting, cultivating and harvesting grapes for the wine industry.
  • Trained and managed all seasonal farm labour.
  • Operated all heavy farm equipment and performed hand labour.
  • Obtained contracts, managed budgets and all financial functions.

Training Manager

Blinds TO GO
04.1997 - 01.2000
  • Conducted Training Needs Analysis to identify performance gaps at 2 corporate offices and 80 retail outlets.
  • Developed training materials, including; user guides, manuals and job aids.
  • Delivered leading edge interactive learning experiences using lectures, demonstrations, case studies and role plays.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify areas of improvement in existing curriculum.
  • Documented organizational best practices to ensure operational standards.

Program Manager

Family Support Services
02.1993 - 04.1997
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational issues.
  • Oversaw support services to over 300 families in crisis.
  • Trained and mentored 8 full-time social workers to provide direct support services to families in crisis.

Education

Bachelors - Physical Education

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON

Skills

    Consistently proficient in;

  • Reducing costly employee errors
  • Reducing task performance time
  • Increasing employee output
  • Generating more revenue
  • Reducing operational costs
  • Calculating ROI and ROE
  • Mediation and conflict resolution

Languages

English

Certification

  • Certified Training Manager.
  • Certified Instructor / Facilitator.
  • Certified Instructional Designer.
  • Certified eLearning Specialist.
  • Certified Performance Consultant.

Timeline

Owner/ Operator

Flanagan Family Vineyard
05.2011 - 10.2018

Senior Master Trainer

Langevin Learning Services
02.2000 - 01.2022

Training Manager

Blinds TO GO
04.1997 - 01.2000

Program Manager

Family Support Services
02.1993 - 04.1997

Bachelors - Physical Education

Brock University
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