Gwyneth Finney

Learning and Development Specialist

United States

About

I design and deliver innovative learning solutions that align with organizational goals. My experience spans developing and implementing training curricula, enhancing e-learning platforms, and streamlining content creation through a strategic blend of instructor-led training (ILT) and computer-based training (CBT). Leveraging my background in Psychology, I create learner focused solutions that maximize engagement and knowledge retention. With expertise in LMS administration, curriculum development, and video production, I am committed to empowering diverse teams through impactful learning experiences.

Experience

  • Senior Instructional Designer at Ford Motor Company
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Learning Strategist at General Motors
    Jul 2024 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos

    - Curriculum owner for three lines of business. - Led the design and development of training for a business unit-wide software transition and ensured a smooth changeover with no productivity loss. - Conducted train-the-trainer facilitations for all trainings launched within a business unit’s curricula. - Established standardized guidelines and reusable templates for Vyond, Storyline, assessments, and other instructional tools, elevating content quality and accelerating development timelines across the design team. - Collaborated with international teams to create company-wide software security training.

  • Instructional Designer- Product Education & Training at FLYR Labs
    Dec 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    - Managed, developed, and implemented various training curriculums and resources for 6 client-facing products, including content strategy, course designs, and e-learning modules. - Led the implementation of Docebo LMS for internal employees and external clients. - Acted as the main point of contact for anything LMS-related and continue to be the sole LMS Admin for the company. - Created the company-wide course development strategy to streamline content creation. - Collaborated cross-functionally with multiple teams to create effective onboarding and ongoing trainings in multiple facets. - Converted 30+ ILT to e-learning-based trainings.

  • United Wholesale Mortgage (2 yrs)
    • Instructional Designer II
      Apr 2021 - Dec 2021 · 9 mos

      - All responsibilities listed under ID 1 role - Apply learning theories to create curriculums that follow the ILT, vILT, CBT, and blended training course format - Created the standards for SCORM and xAPI - Experience in the design and development of interactive training material using InDesign, Captivate, Articulate, Rise, Wellsaid Labs, Vyond, Illustrator, and Canva - Facilitates courses as needed to 10+ learners - Project manages training requests and organizes priority of each - Lead facilitator to over 800 Leaders for an event called Captian's Camp - Managed and facilitates the monthly all Instructional Designer meeting to 50 other IDs in the company - Coaches other training team members on a needed basis for different training methodologies - Meets weekly with Instructional Designers 1's for mentoring and collaboration on their projects - Works closely with clients, stakeholders, and SME to host Needs Analyses for effective outcomes/objectives for courses

    • Instructional Designer
      Jan 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

      - Works on the Continuous Improvement Team that's focuses on training the trainers - Develop and conceptualize engaging training materials from start to finish following the ADDIE model - Perform Needs Analysis with Clients and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) - On a weekly basis creates different course designs, learner aids, manuals, job aids, infographics, and visual aids - Create guided tutorials for online programs using WalkMe - Specializes in Computer Based Training through Adobe Captivate - Implemented a new Learning Management System (LMS) Cornerstone to 10,000 team members

  • Guest Relations Team Lead at Detroit Zoological Society
    Mar 2019 - Jan 2020 · 11 mos

    - Train, direct, and manage 10+ associates on job functions that can assist in communication skills, personal goal setting, and talent development - Develop and organize daily briefings and materials that are functional, formative, and consistent with Zoological principles and adult training theories (ADDIE, Kirkpatrick, and Gagne's Conditions of Learning) - Meet regularly with other Team Lead to discuss performance plans and opportunities for each associate - Developed an Onboarding curriculum for incoming team members to utilize in their first 30 days