David G.
5.0
Unlocking Performance
Studied at Boston University
Works at Johnson & Johnson
Available Thursday at 2:30 PM UTC
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David’s Performance Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
Having participated in the design, development, and deployment of several leading performance programs at the Human Performance Institute, I have a wealth of experience in the multidimensional aspects of managing energy to perform effectively. My experience includes programs at multiple levels including Executive Leadership programs offered only to C-suite level participants at leading organizations worldwide. The programs were studied by third parties and shown to have efficacy several years after participating. Engagements for executive coaching were 1:1 coaching and other programs would be delivered as 1:1 coaching or team coaching offerings.
David can help with:
Goal Setting
Performance Evaluation
Continuous Learning and Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
David also coaches for Team and Human Resources. View all.
About David
With nearly two decades of experience in learning and development, I’ve dedicated my career to designing transformative learning experiences that drive growth for both individuals and organizations. Having worked with both Fortune 100 companies and innovative start-ups, I’ve had the privilege of leading initiatives and teams to enhance leadership skills and deliver tangible, bottom-line results. My journey at Johnson & Johnson’s Human Performance Institute was particularly rewarding, where I launched and scaled leadership and team-building programs that exceeded expectations. This included an innovative Executive Leadership program offered exclusively to C-suite participants. What I bring to coaching is a deep understanding of how to design learning experiences that are both impactful and sustainable. I focus on empowering people to tap into their full potential—whether that’s strengthening leadership capabilities or building more cohesive, effective teams. I’ve been on both sides of the table, developing strategies that deliver results, and I’m passionate about helping others achieve the same success. If you’re ready to grow, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I’ve seen firsthand how transformative coaching can be. I’ve participated in development programs to help top performers reach new heights thanks to the guidance of great coaching resources. But what excites me most is the untapped potential coaching holds for those who are still in the process of developing—people who are on the rise, eager to grow, and ready to unlock their full potential. Coaching is often seen as a luxury for the already accomplished, but I believe it should be accessible to everyone, especially during those pivotal moments of growth. The greatest benefit of coaching isn't what is achieved as the result of the coaching, but who you become as part of that experience. For me, coaching isn’t just a tool—it’s a powerful opportunity to help people evolve and achieve their personal and professional best.
Work Experience
Enterprise Manager
Johnson & Johnson
February 2022 - Present
Pioneered new Xyleme LCMS connector capabilities with EdCast LXP resulting in 100% consistency between systems while reducing administration tasks by 50%. Facilitated User Acceptance Testing for Xyleme enterprise launch via Microsoft Planner, ensuring 100% of requirement were validated. Supervised a team of 9 in executing successful User Acceptance Testing for Xyleme enterprise launch, reducing cycle time by 50%. Redesigned 4 critical enterprise cohort learning programs for NovoEd launch, achieving an NPS score of 57 (Excellent). Mobilized a team of four to deploy NovoEd enterprise-wide within J&J in a three-month timeframe. Guided three J&J Learn RFPs, eliminating redundant technologies, saving over $1M annually. Formulated new RFP scorecards to capture more diverse stakeholder requirements and weightings, resulting in stronger enterprise alignment on vendor selection; one was 100%, two were over 90%. Forms, Learning Management Systems and +33 skills
Learning Specialist
Johnson & Johnson
June 2018 - February 2022
Directed the Agylia LMS 2018-2020, deploying hundreds of assets to over 6000 internal and external users. Reduced the Agylia LMS user cost by diagnosing underutilized accounts resulting in $10,000 saved per year. Co-designed Agylia LMS's innovative time-based assignment feature, automating resource delivery and eliminating manual effort 100%. Deployed 7 custom private-label train-the-trainer portals to certify and support a network of over 400 certified facilitators. Designed and developed blended learning solutions integrating interactive PDFs, xAPI, SCORM, and video, boosting engagement scores and driving over $2M in sales. Expertly managed secure video editing and deployment for J&J Human Performance Institute, maintaining 200+ videos within a $1,000 annual budget.
Instructional Designer
Morgan Stanley
December 2017 - June 2018
Revamped traders' core curriculum within six weeks of joining Morgan Stanley's largest branch, empowering over 200 employees. Innovated an Adobe Captivate training solution ensuring employees were not practicing trades in a live system, eradicating risk 100%. Learning Management Systems, Staff Development and +18 skills
Curriculum Developer
PAR Software
October 2015 - November 2017
Revamped 15,000+ digital assets into an interactive, searchable MadCap Flare CMS Knowledgebase within 3 months of hire. Designed a WordPress-based learning portal seamlessly integrated with Restaurant Magic's Data Central which tracked 100% of user activity within a $1000 budget. Streamlined the workflow to publish updates across websites, SharePoints, help systems, and user forums every 4-6 weeks, ensuring 100% content synchronization. Developed Articulate Storyline simulations, reducing live training demands, saving over $5000 per client engagement. Introduced a new video solution empowering support agents to create a catalog of over 600 resources, reducing the need for live demonstrations by 25% in less than 2 years.. Launched a half-dozen interactive training simulations, developed over 20 additional Storyline interactive training courses for the learning portal. Learning Management Systems, Staff Development and +26 skills
Training Designer III
Citi
2003 - 2015
• Designed, developed, and deployed of over 300 learning solutions across the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada in 3 languages for over 15,000 employees. • Redesigned onboarding and required training using Articulate Storyline and Sumtotal LMS, improving employee time-to-competency by 50%. • Orchestrated the design, development, and workflow for 300+ assessments, 11,000+ questions in three languages using Questionmark Perception. • Formulated an advanced design to integrate course content into Questionmark Perception, enhancing response time, system integrity, and reporting, while reducing LMS asset deployment by 90% • Created CitFinancial's first social-based learning solution within two months using SharePoint, mitigating a multi-million dollar regulatory issue. • Designed a new data-driven approach to collections training using Articulate Storyline boosting loss mitigation outcomes by over $2 million. • Led Citi's successful Sumtotal LMS launch in Puerto Rico, achieving notable improvements in level 2 evaluation and exceptional 90%+ Level 1 results. • Directed a team of 12 to launch the SumTotal LMS to Puerto Rico, meeting or exceeding 100% of timeline and budget constraints. • Led a team of eight Training Directors in the development and release of a 2-week Jumpstart Orientation Training Program within an aggressive 2-month timeline. • Led a team of eight Training Directors in the development and release of an 18 -month Tier Training Program for managers within an aggressive 4- month timeframe. • Achieved the Employee of the Quarter Award within 9 months of hire.
Education
Boston University
MEd, Instructional Design and Technology
1999 - 2003
Performance Management, Adult Education and +16 skills
Babson College
BS, Business Admin/Marketing
1989 - 1993
Activities and societies: BDE, Swimming
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