Tony Lynn
Nottingham,NG12 3QL
Summary
- Creative, adaptable, and results-driven learning and development leader with 25+ years of experience designing and delivering high-quality face-to-face, blended, and online learning solutions
- Passionate about leveraging technology and innovative design to create engaging, impactful, and cost-effective learning experiences that drive individual and organisational success
- Proven expertise in consulting with organisations across diverse sectors, including private, public, non-profit, multinational enterprises, and small business start-ups. Skilled in managing global stakeholder relationships, navigating matrix organisations, and delivering effective learning strategies
- Accomplished LMS and VLE manager, successfully leading the procurement and implementation of the Brightspace platform for CIPS
- Proficient in a wide range of content creation tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia, Videoscribe, and Vyond, to produce videos, podcasts, animations, and e-learning solutions
- Extensive background in web design with advanced skills in HTML, and CSS, and a working knowledge of JavaScript.
- Committed to continuous professional development, staying at the forefront of evolving learning technologies and methodologies to enhance learner engagement and organisational performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Learning Technology Manager
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Easton on the Hill, Lincolnshire
12.2019 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive CIPS digital learning strategy to improve content quality and drive learner engagement. For example, the creation of a new annual ethics learning and assessment for members that doubled annual completion rates
- Creating and embedding a culture of innovation in the CIPS Digital Learning and Education team leading to high-quality and engaging blended learning programmes, content and activities. For example the creation of complex branched scenarios for use in Contract Management and Negotiation training and the use of storytelling and case studies to bring topics to life
- Development of standardised instructional design processes underpinned by adult learning theories and learning design methodology. For example Blooms Taxonomy and Gagnes Nine Events of Instruction
- Closely collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to analyse and capture detailed learning requirements, ensuring end products fully meet their needs. For example, work with the United Nations to develop a Gender-Responsive Procurement program.
- Manage multiple projects and work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure all work is completed on schedule and budget. For example, I successfully led the project to implement a new LMS in Jan 2023, which involved the migration of 65,000 learners and over 250k learning records from the old LMS
Senior Digital Learning Advisor
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Development of high-quality, innovative online learning courses, content and activities. For example, a complete suite of compliance training materials includes learning, videos, podcasts, and interactive documents
- To provide structural and pedagogic editing of effective and engaging content and ensure effective integration of multimedia assets so that learning materials and other products are engaging and effective
- To provide consultation, advice and guidance to staff and other SMEs on the effective utilisation of technology to support online organisational development
- Management of the Digital Learning team (three direct reports including one apprentice), including sickness and absence management, appraisal reviews and coaching and support as required
- Design and deliver a blended mix of training programs and materials to support the university’s clearing process inc the creation of online simulations and quizzes
Learning and Talent Manager
Caterpillar Logistics Services
Desford, Leicestershire
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Partner with the leadership team to develop a learning strategy and carry out a learning needs analysis to determine business requirements
- Designed and delivered appropriate learning and development solutions to support business strategy at UK and European sites. For example, design and delivery of a series of workshops workshops to improve service delivery for a key customer - Land Rover
- Monitor all statutory and required learning for UK sites and prepare monthly management information reports
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Training Management
Thames Valley University
SloughA-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Economics
Beaumont School
St Albans, HertfordshireGCSEs - Maths, English, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and French
Beaumont School
St Albans, HertfordshireSkills
- Inspirational leader, powerful communicator and experienced coach
- D2L Brightspace Specialist
- Articulate Storyline and Rise
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Web developer (HTML, CSS and javascript)
- Office 365, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Extensive project management experience
- Consultancy skills
Timeline
Group Learning Technology Manager
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
12.2019 - Current
Senior Digital Learning Advisor
Nottingham Trent University
01.2013 - 12.2019
Learning and Talent Manager
Caterpillar Logistics Services
08.2010 - 12.2012
Diploma of Higher Education - Training Management
Thames Valley University
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Economics
Beaumont School
GCSEs - Maths, English, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and French
Beaumont School
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