Rachel L. Alexander
L & D Strategist | Curriculum Architect | Process Optimization Specialist
Rachel Alexander is a recognized expert in Learning and Development with over a decade of experience driving impactful training and operational excellence across diverse industries. Her expertise spans end-to-end curriculum design, instructional content development, and the creation of scalable training ecosystems—including SOPs, workflows, and wireframed LMS experiences.
Specializing in both strategic and technical aspects of L&D, Rachel leads initiatives that modernize learning programs, optimize processes, and improve performance outcomes. From e-learning and instructor-led training to process mapping and stakeholder alignment, she delivers solutions that are as practical as they are innovative.
PORTFOLIO
RESUME
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Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, and conversations
with stakeholders.
Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, reducing time-to-full productivity.
Fostered cross-functional collaboration between departments by designing interdepartmental
training sessions.
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● Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows to drive current and future processes.
● Established communications protocols and feedback processes to manage procedural changes.
● Conducted walk-through demonstrations of proposed process changes.
● Offered data-driven recommendations to align company strategies and process improvement initiatives.
● Conducted training and applied change management to achieve desired outcomes.
● Liaised with staff managers to collaboratively design process change implementation plans.
● Produced documentation outlining process improvement solutions.
● Maintained authoritative knowledge on change management techniques effective in improving processes without disrupting operations.
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● Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
● Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
● Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
● Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
● Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
● Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
● Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
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● Designed and developed exceptional technical course content and lab exercises for instructor presentation or self-paced learning.
● Managed multiple concurrent projects and consulted across organizations to determine objectives.
● Built and delivered learning content according to priority and scope.
● Developed applications and lab exercises to support courseware development.
● Worked with internal stakeholders to perform skill gap assessments and built training content to address gaps.
● Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
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● Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and county needs.
● Designed course materials and supported implementation.
● Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
● Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
● Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
● Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
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● Collected information about company objectives and employee deficiencies in order to assess training needs.
● Conducted evaluations and observed employee performance to identify areas of needed improvement.
● Monitored employee progress and gave feedback to management and additional training requirements.
● Developed engaging and entertaining presentations to maintain employee attention and improve impact of training.
● Maintained records on attendance and participation.
● Created monitoring strategies to verify implementation of practices introduced in training.
● Collaborated with management to identify company training needs and scheduling.
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● Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
● Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
● Effectively implemented best training practices and learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
● Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
● Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
EDUCATION &
RECOGNITIONS
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Bachelor of Science: Curriculum Development Florida International University | Miami, FL | March 2010
Bachelor of Science: Education Florida International University | Miami, FL | March 2010
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Created and implemented a sustainable curriculum adopted by Botswana’s Department of Education, still in use today
Produced, directed, and filmed a public service announcement currently shown in all eight delivery hospitals across Broward County
Successfully trained over 1,500 community professionals across a five-year period
Partnered with a national organization to launch a $20,000 media marketing campaign, increasing program visibility and engagement
Supervised a team of eight staff members, providing guidance, support, and performance development
Authored the official Programs Manual for the Safe Sleep Initiative at Broward Healthy Start Coalition
Conducted consumer testing to resolve product issues and improve user satisfaction
Investigated and documented maternal health concerns, contributing to a significant reduction in sleep-related infant deaths in Broward County
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● Six Sigma Certification Program (2022-Present)
● Rotary International (2005-2020)
● Florida International University Alumni Association (2010-Present)