Qualifications
Digital Training Expert on the MilliporeSigma Commercial Education team
Holds a PhD; background spanning learning design, language training, and ESL instruction
Former Lead Learning Designer at LEO Learning and corporate language trainer
Expertise
Learning & development
E-learning design
AI-enabled training / translation
Language training / ESL
Instructional design
Localization
Derek is part of the MilliporeSigma Commercial Education team. In his current role as Digital Training Expert, he works alongside industry subject matter experts to design and implement dynamic global training initiatives. The ability to leverage AI tools has facilitated global translation efforts, diversified user experience, and led to the development of e-learning content that is more engaging than ever. As a lifelong learner, outside of work he enjoys reading, writing, and amateur paranormal investigating.
Experience
Digital Training Expert at MilliporeSigma
Jun 2023 — Present · 3 yrs 4 mos
Consultant at Mosaic
Oct 2021 to Jun 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos
Lead Learning Designer at LEO Learning
Jul 2018 to Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Training Coordinator at Goodwill of North Georgia
Oct 2017 to Apr 2018 · 6 mos
Lead Career Coach at Goodwill of North Georgia
Jul 2016 to Oct 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos
Corporate Language Trainer at Atlanta International Language Institute
Jul 2015 to Jul 2016 · 1 yr
Digital Training Expert on the MilliporeSigma Commercial Education team
Holds a PhD; background spanning learning design, language training, and ESL instruction
Former Lead Learning Designer at LEO Learning and corporate language trainer
Learning & development
E-learning design
AI-enabled training / translation
Language training / ESL
Instructional design
Localization
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