Megan Patricia Pirrello

http://www.linkedin.com/in/meganpirrello • https://meganpirrello.weebly.com/

Professional Summary
Learning & Development professional with years of experience designing, developing, and facilitating
engaging learning experiences through several delivery methods, including Instructor Led, Virtual
Instructor Led, Hybrid, and eLearning. Passionate about creating global, accessible content that is ADA
compliant. Skilled at carrying learning projects from problem identification through evaluation.

Skills
Articulate Rise; Articulate Storyline; Video Animation using Powtoon/Vyond; Learning Design; Needs
Assessment; Training Evaluation; Project Management; Storyboarding; Canvas LMS; Blackboard LMS;
Screencasting; WordPress; SharePoint; Adobe InDesign; Database Administration; Fluent in French

Professional Experience
Jackrabbit Learning Experience • Remote • 2021 – Present
Senior Learning Experience Designer • May 2023 – Present
Consults with Learning Experience Designers on course design by reviewing storyboards and LMS
builds. Manages client relationships. Accurately scopes projects according to the course requirements.

Learning Experience Designer • Nov 2021 – May 2023

Creates extraordinary learning experiences by partnering with clients. Consults with clients on elearning,
hybrid learning, and blended learning design. Develops ideas for new and innovative ways to engage
learners and brings those ideas to life with detailed storyboards.
● Created learning designs based on learner needs, motivations, and supporting learning science
● Developed detailed storyboards and collaborated with the technologist for design build
● Collaborated with media team on video production for a course

Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs • Remote • 2021 – 2021

Part-Time Instructional Designer / Contractor • Aug 2021 – Oct 2021
Redesigned existing eLearning and developed level 1 to level 3 interactions, including branching
scenarios, using Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise. Designed and developed new interactive
eLearning from existing documentation.

TJX Companies • Marlborough, MA • 2021 – 2021

Sr Operational & Technical Training Specialist (Instructional Designer) • Jun 2021 – Oct
2021
Partnered with subject matter experts in the field, at Home Office, and externally to develop operational
training strategies for all levels of Field/Store Management and Associates.
● Developed high profile job aid for Store Managers which included a redesign of written content
to infographics and visuals

Northeastern University • Boston, MA • 2015 – 2021

Learning & Development Consultant • Mar 2019 – May 2021
Conducted and designed training on performance management for over 4,000 employees. Created and
organized the quarterly professional development calendar for all employees. Managed leadership
programming for new managers. Provided instructional design support, and change management as
needed for HR projects. Managed University-wide New Hire Orientation and Onboarding processes.
● Redesigned Performance Management, including a move of 6 virtual instructor led training
modules to elearning; gained experience using Vyond, Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise
● Moved New Hire Orientation to virtual on zoom in a one-week timeframe when COVID forced
remote work

Compliance Analyst • Aug 2017 – Feb 2019

Helped implement and moderate the Compliance Colloquia, a training initiative to highlight university
policy changes. Main point of contact for annual Conflict of Interest and Commitment Disclosure
dissemination. Project manager for ad hoc initiatives. Policy administrator for all University-wide
policies. Assisted with Restricted Party Screening.
● Created self-paced training module in Playposit for Restricted Party Screening as part of M.Ed.
● Consulted on appropriate technology for the Compliance Colloquia initiative

Administrative Specialist for Compliance & Risk Services • Oct 2015 – July 2017
Supported the AVP of Compliance and the Director of Risk Services. Served as project manager and lead
administrator for both departments. Managed the Conflict of Interest process for the Compliance
Department in 2015. Took on Compliance responsibilities for Policy Administration, Conflict of Interest
and Commitment and Restricted Party Screening.
● Created handouts for Study Abroad Fair using Microsoft Publisher

Administrative Assistant to the VP • Feb 2015 – Sept 2015

Supported the VP of Enterprise Risk Management. Created and proofread engaging presentation materials
using PowerPoint.

EF Education • Cambridge, MA • 2010 – 2015

Travel Business Analyst • Aug 2013 – Feb 2015
Collaborated with developers on tasks for Live releases. QA tested new developments before releasing to
the client. Provided demos for stakeholders before Live releases. Used scrum to organize daily tasks.

Travel Operations Coordinator • Oct 2010 – July 2013

Booked travel. Interacted with airlines to organize group flights for each tour. Worked as a team to remain
organized and keep deadlines. Communicated with sales teams about issues and inquiries from customers.

Education and Professional Development

Applied Instructional Design Academy, April-December 2021
9-month coaching and mentoring program for instructional designers

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

M.Ed. in eLearning and Instructional Design, March 2020

Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH (cum laude, with honors)

B.A. French, Certificate in Communication, May 2009

University of Paris, Sorbonne IV, Paris, France

Studied abroad for the academic year 2007-2008