Email: GyuroRenee@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneegyuro
Training Specialist – eLearning Developer – Instructional Designer
Experienced in designing, developing, and delivering impactful training programs that enhance employee performance and knowledge. Skilled in multimedia production, including graphic design, audio/video recording, and creating engaging learning experiences. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse, remote, and international teams to assess needs, develop targeted solutions, and align training with business goals. Adept at using data to evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
Actively expanding expertise in AI-driven learning design, with a focus on integrating AI into the development process in practical, repeatable ways to improve efficiency, scalability, and learner engagement.
Core Competencies
Adult Education Theories | ADDIE | Bloom’s Taxonomy | Curriculum Development | Training Needs Analysis | Stakeholder Engagement | Presentation & Facilitation Skills | Team Collaboration | Remote Learning | Analytics | Project Management | 508 Compliance
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office 365 | Adobe Captivate | Articulate 360 | Google Analytics | Tableau | Audio and Video Development | Graphic Design | Camtasia | Learning Management Systems (Cornerstone, Saba, Litmos) | AICC | SCORM | HTML | Javascript | SurveyMonkey| SharePoint | WebeX | Zoom | Microsoft Teams
Professional Experience
Polestar Solutions, Inc. May 2026 – Current
Instructional Designer (Contract)
- Collaborated with the team to design and develop an interactive eLearning module on adverse event and product complaint reporting for a pharmaceutical company.
- Leverage AI-enabled technologies, including text-to-speech narration and
AI-generated video avatars. - Support the design and development of digital learning solutions aligned with business and learner needs.
Hunterdon County Vocational School March 2026 – June 2026
Substitute Teacher
- Supervise students in classrooms, labs, and shop settings, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
Astrixinc, consultant for MTF Biologics March 2025 -October 2025
ADP Training Specialist
- Conduct training needs analysis by collaborating with managers, HR professionals, and employees.
- Develop training materials (handouts, presentations, videos) for ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager, covering payroll, HR, and time & attendance.
- Support employees throughout the training lifecycle by resolving issues and addressing questions.
- Produced 57 video tutorials and 62 PDF handouts.
ADP, Inc., Roseland, NJ May 2018 – September 2024
Senior Learning Media Developer (Consultant)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to design ADP Workforce training aligned with business goals.
- Developed blended learning materials (handouts, presentations, audio, video, graphics) for desktop and mobile platforms.
- Facilitated virtual and in-person training sessions.
- Analyzed learner data to improve content effectiveness and performance outcomes.
- Conducted quality assurance and user acceptance testing to ensure learning solutions met business requirements and delivered a consistent learner experience.
- Managed LMS and content systems, including uploading materials, troubleshooting issues, and performed functional testing.
- Mentored team members, provided content reviews and coaching, and helped ensure instructional materials met quality, usability, and compliance standards.
ADP, Inc., Roseland, NJ September 1999 – May 2018
Training Specialist
- Developed training materials (manuals, job aids, e-learning) to improve learner clarity and engagement.
- Designed interactive templates aligned with adult learning principles and corporate standards, enhancing knowledge retention and incorporating gamification.
- Reviewed and refined team content to ensure clarity, instructional effectiveness, and compliance with business standards.
- Conducted usability sessions with clients to evaluate materials and improve overall learner experience.
Education
DeVry University, North Brunswick, NJ 2003 – 2007
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems GPA 3.67
Raritan Valley Community College, NJ 1994 – 1999
Associate of Science, Multimedia Communications
Certifications
- Certificate in Web Development
- Certificate of Completion for XSLT programming
- Certificate of Completion for JavaScript Programming
- Certificate of Completion for XML Programming Level 1
- Adobe Captivate Specialist Certificate, 2019
- WalkMe Builder Certificate, 2019
Volunteer Experience
- Harmony Rescue Pet Rescue Volunteer
- Red Cross NJ Animal Visitation Team
- Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Dog Handler
- Ennoble Hospice Care, Therapy Dog Volunteer
- Jersey Cares, Pet Therapy Dog Handler
- American Red Cross, ADP Site Host, 2011 – 2019
- Habitat for Humanity at Paterson Volunteer