Meet Craig A. Findley
Learn About Me
Welcome to my CV & Portfolio. Please take a moment to browse my work, skills, and professional experience. It’s my firm belief that a good challenge offers an opportunity to develop and improve, which is why I make a point of seeking out new ones in the professional realm as well as in my personal life. Contact me directly to learn more.
About Me.
In 2007, I was standing on a roof in full Firefighting Bunker gear when a simple mistake almost caused me to fall through a roof. What got me there and out of that predicament is also what drives me today! Thinking on my feet and managing multiple issues simultaneously.
I have a long ranging career as a Project Manager, both in Operations as well as in Learning and Development. During my career, I have continued to work to improve my abilities as a Product, Program and Project Manager by learning the latest skills required to deliver on-time, every time including both Predictive, Agile and Hybrid methods. Continuous improvement is key to using lessons learned and then sharing those experiences with others, as I also have worked hard to Coach and Mentor others.
I have a proven track record of managing individuals, Subject Matter Experts, Vendors, and others while providing successful impactful programs includes onboarding personnel, coaching, change management including rolling out new technologies, and client management by partnering with sales teams to ensure learning experiences for clients.
I continue to work on my personal growth and have finished both my Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) and Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) certifications in the past two years. I am also a firm believer in using Lean Six Sigma with the DMAIC process to address problem solving, to improve performance, and reduce waste. As a manager, I have had great success using the principles from Ken Blanchard, and his Leadership Development models when working with my employees.
I thrive when I am collaborating and enjoy the challenging tasks, which can provide opportunities to work with my teams to deliver positive results. When I show up to work, I bring not only experience, but I also have grown a network of experts, and vendors that can help to rapidly build and improve operations.
Craig A. Findley's Portfolio
Learning and Development Program Management Documents
Over my career, I have used these document examples in my professional work.
LinkedIn Articles
I post articles about a variety of topics related to Learning and Development, Project Management, Leadership and a variety of other skills on LinkedIn. Click below to go to LinkedIn.
Classroom Presentation Examples
Example Instructor Led Classroom Power Point files.
Video
The following are video examples showcase eLearning and Video asset creation and final products.
Learning and Development Program Management Documents
Below are a few of the document examples I produced during my career related to Learning and Development program creation and management.
Video Examples
The following are video examples of different training engagements including Power Point Training Courses, Articulate 360 Generated eLearning classes and other multimedia.
Skills
Though I have learned a lot from being in the professional world, some of my skills have been built from research, observation and common sense. I know that to be truly successful in my career, I need to be able to work with people, find innovative solutions to professional problems and make contributions that really matter. I would be thrilled for any opportunity to keep building on my skill set. Let’s discuss what I can offer you. Get in touch today.
Program Management
Utilizes consultative approach with executive and senior management to deploy learning strategies based on competency management matrix approach. Develops agile continuous learning programs to reduce the timeline for employees to be prepared to run their projects by 50%.
eLearning Content Development
Develops eLearning experiences focusing on Basic Awareness and Basic Application. Has created and produced numerous hours of technical, QHSE and soft skill content.
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
As a member of Toastmasters International, has completed both the Communicator and Leadership Bronze achievements. As an lecturer has delivered presentations at numerous conferences and over 1000 hours of live classroom instruction.
Project Management
Capable of leading multiple projects simultaneously. Year to year averages 25 delivered projects including eLearning, Instructor Led Classroom, large scale learning programs, workshops, online seminars and Q&A sessions.
Written Communications
Responsible for communications with employees, clients, governmental agencies, universities and executive teams.
Learning Management Systems
Experience in both LMS administration and advising LMS development and deployment.
Instructional Design
Utilizes adult learning methods for intelligent and enjoyable learning experiences. Design includes a combination of the ADDIE method along with applying a Lean Six Sigma approach to evaluating and improving content.
Change Management
Lead company change programs by deploying education related to several software rollouts to improve company efficiency, quality and accuracy. Results allowed company to improve on project deliverables by over 50% along with utilizing fewer resources.
Professional History
My Qualifications
EHS Learning and Development Program Manager, Westinghouse Electric
January 2023 - December 2024
Contractor, Program Manager for Private North American Power Generation Company. Leads Learning and Development Strategy and Program Development. Programs include EHS, technical role qualifications, job description manuals, Site-Specific Orientations, New Hire Safety Orientation, and contractor safety management.
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Partner with business leadership, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Subject Matter Experts, and Power Plant Management to ensure alignment of strategic operational plans by supporting Programs, Development and Systems content.
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Project Manager for New Hire Orientation, Video Production and E-Learning content
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Absorb Learning Management System Advisor and Administrator
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Developed strategies aimed at improving Operations Staff’s competence and effectiveness Technical Qualification Program for Power Plant Technicians.
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Provided support regarding Qualified Electrical Worker program.
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eLearning Course Developer utilizing the Articulate 360 Toolkit and the Absorb Create AI System to produce courses such as an Introduction to Fire Protection and Prevention, Hot Work, and other course work.
Technical Training Manager,
ION Geophysical
November 2001 - July 2022
Leads learning and development of staff regarding project management, resource management, remote work, software applications, scientific theory, and workflows. Promoted to Technical Training Manager in 06/2010.
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Managed New Hire Development programs that reduced employee development time by 50%.
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Partners with Executive Sponsors, Stakeholders to manage learning objectives.
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Collaborated with Sales staff regarding managing client programs.
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Developed multiple programs to deploy new software products and services, which allowed us to continue to generate over $50,000,000 in revenue year over year.
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Managed Training Staff and directed Subject Matter Expert, SME, network.
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Using feedback, created, validated, facilitated Administrative Budget Management and Reporting.
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Facilitating and scheduling SaaS training services for proprietary software packages for clients.
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Collaborated with Marketing team regarding branding, and new product initiatives.
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Train, Coach, Mentor and Developed Technical Trainers via Train the Trainer Program.
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Developed continuous learning programs using agile and waterfall approaches to reduce the timeline for employees to be prepared to run their projects by 50%
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Client management and collaborative business sales partner for instructor led course content helping to satisfy contractual obligations for over 15 unique clients.
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Directs development, production, and deployment of online courses via company's Learning Management System (LMS) including over 50 hours of SCORM certified content
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Taught on over 1000+ hours of technical and soft skill topics
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Created, contributes, and manages continuous learning platforms via Atlassian’s Confluence project workspace which includes over 300 unique video recordings of courses, power point visual aids, course theory, workflow theory, tips, tricks, and best usage
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Lead development of internal competency management system to improve organizational effectiveness via analytics platform approach to improve employee performance
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Creates, validates, and facilitates yearly training budget
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Acts as external training vendor/ university professor liaison
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Provides yearly statistical analysis for executive and senior management regarding strategic impact of employee learning engagement
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Developed and deployed Train the Trainer program and Peer Review program
Processing Geophysicist Nov. 2001 – June 2010
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Project management and delivery by testing, production, and quality control on over 20 independent seismic surveys
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Leads client meeting data presentations and discussions for project direction and improvements
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R&D development team associate member for internal and external software systems
software systems
Processing Geophysicist, PGS
August 1998 - November 2001
Project management for numerous seismic surveys providing customer service
Managed velocity model building team which included day to day operations, team oversite, approval of deliverables and engaging clients to manage expectations.
Conducted testing, production, quality control and data delivery for projects
Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Geophysical Trainee, Western Geophysical
November 1996 - August 1998
Completed Seismic Survey in the field work including testing, data recording, and quality control
Created bimonthly cash and expenditures reports, resolved billing issues, created parts requisition orders, conducted HSE training for employees, data transmittals to the corporate office
Head Auditor for ISO 9001 Survey for Field Crew
Assistant QHSE Representative for Field Crew
Education and Certifications
Graduated May 1996
Bachelor's of Science in Geology & Geophysics
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Formerly The University of Missouri-Rolla, Missouri School of Mines
Completed the Geology and Geophysics undergraduate program and also conducted research work in Biostratigraphy for the Cote de Azure delta region for the Offshore Drilling Program.
Completed in 2017
Toastmaster's International
Advanced Leadership Bronze
Advanced Communicator Bronze
Club President - 2015-2017
Toastmaster's International is an organization that helps individuals become their best self by improving both communication skills via public speaking, as well as leaders by taking on roles to ensure that individuals, clubs and the organization can succeed together.
Completed in 2023
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)
Alliance Safety Council
Alliance Safety Council began 65 years ago with a staff of only three people.
Today, they are one of the nation’s largest workplace safety training councils, with more than 100 skilled team members and over 1,300 innovative training courses.
Completed in 2024
The Training Industry
Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
The Training Industry serves as an expert resource for learning professionals seeking information about best practices and innovative approaches for developing effective training and create an environment for trust and information-sharing among learning professionals, including those in the learning and development function and experts from companies serving the training industry.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou
