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Hello there!👋🏼
I'm Shelly Reed, CPTD

Senior Talent Development Leader & Practitioner

My Story

From instructional design to LMS administration, my talent development career has many chapters.

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My Work

Explore some samples of my high-impact, learner-centered training solutions and learn more about my involvement in the talent development field.

Contact

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My Story 📖

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"I can't want you to succeed more than you do." -Tim GunnReflecting on the chapters of my storied career in the learning & development field, I am grateful to have done a little bit of everything: instructional design, e-learning, facilitation, coaching, project management, and LMS administration. If you had asked me what I would be doing after college, I never would have imagined that the plot twist early on in my career story would be that I would become a Talent Development Practitioner. I feel very fortunate to love what I do.After graduating from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a BA in Public Relations, I worked in a call center as a retail customer service representative. One day, the training manager asked me if I would be interested in helping her onboard new seasonal customer service representatives. Hesitantly, I agreed, and that's how I "accidentally" became a trainer. And the rest, as they say, is history!Over the years, I have led training and employee onboarding and development in a variety of industries including non-profit, financial, manufacturing, and recruitment. Some highlights of my successes have been:
    ⭐ Creating and delivering personalized, engaging learning programs, courses, and materials with key stakeholder input, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals
    ⭐ Collaborating across teams to lead change management initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, resulting in increased efficiency and technology adoption
    ⭐ Analyzing data and evaluating outcomes to improve learning initiatives, ensuring job relevancy and maximum ROIL&D has become a true passion of mine over the years, and I have honed my skills in consulting & business partnering, organizational development, data analysis, and performance improvement--all of which have contributed to my achievement of the pinnacle certification in the talent development field from the Association for Talent Development (ATD): the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD). Within the last few years, I have found my way to an amazing community of talent development professionals at the ATD Nashville Chapter and the global organization, ATD.I am currently seeking my next full-time remote or hybrid (in the greater Nashville area) opportunity with an organization that has a people-first culture, is mission driven, and is focused on innovation and growth. I am passionate about helping others and making an impact through designing, developing, and delivering training that drives organizational success. My extensive experience in the training field translates to being a well-rounded training professional who deeply understands how essential people are to ensuring the success of the organization. Please reach out to me if you are looking to add a results-driven senior Talent Development Practitioner to your team!

My Work 💻

*Please note that this is a living portfolio, and if something appears to be off, it is probably because I am in the process of editing it!

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My approach to instructional design is grounded in adult learning theory and the learning sciences of behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism to ensure training content is engaging, impactful, and has real-world application. I have used a variety of software applications in my content design, including Microsoft Office suite, Canva, Tango, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Snagit, and Animaker.I have experience creating the following types of training materials:
    ⭐Instructor-led & e-learning courses and curricula
    ⭐Instructor & participant guides
    ⭐Job aids, quick reference & how-to guides
    ⭐Software simulations & demonstrations
    ⭐Videos
    ⭐Evaluation methods measuring reaction, learning, behavior, & results

How-to Guide (Microsoft Word)

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Reference Guide (Canva)

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Monthly Tech Tip Slides (Canva)

LearnUpon Learning Management System (LMS)

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SourceBreaker Search Platform

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Games & Activities

Jeopardy Board (JeopardyLabs)

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BINGO Card (Canva)

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Scavenger Hunt (Canva)

An image of a Scavenger hunt list of food and drink in Nashville, along with a checkbox and an icon representing each list item: banana pudding, barbecue, biscuit, bourbon, bushwhacker, catfish, chicken and waffles, country ham, fruit tea, Goo Goo Cluster,

Train the Trainer Presentation Slides (Canva)

Accessibility in Learning & Development
(Prevalence of Disabilities and Health Care Access by Disability Status and Type Among Adults on CDC.gov website)

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Games and Gamification
(Play to Learn by Sharon Boller and Karl Kapp)

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Psychological Safety
(The Psychological Safety Playbook by Karolin Helbig & Minette Norman)

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ATD Experience❤️

Volunteering with ATD is at the heart of what I do as a talent development practitioner. I am actively involved with my local chapter, ATD Nashville, as well as the national organization, the Association for Talent Development.

I earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), which is the pinnacle professional achievement in the talent development field in December 2024. It is broad and measures a practitioner’s knowledge and skill application across the breadth of talent development capabilities, and demonstrates my commitment to a world that works better.I also earned the Managing in Talent Development Certificate in December 2024, which covers the foundational skills and competencies of a new talent development manager.

I currently serve as President-Elect of the Association for Talent Development Nashville chapter board where I help coordinate long-range plans for the chapter. Our mission is to empower professionals in the greater Nashville area to develop their knowledge and skills. I previously served on the board as Vice President of Conferences.

I am a volunteer on the Association for Talent Development's Chapter Recognition Committee, which identifies, recognizes, and shares the best practices of all ATD chapters.

As a voracious reader, I am thrilled to have reviewed the book Mindmasters by Sandra Matz for ATD's award-winning monthly TD Magazine that covers industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends. The article appeared in the February 2025 issue.

Let's Connect!🤝🏻

I would love to hear from you!If you are interested in collaboration, have a question, have an opportunity to discuss, or just want to say hi, please feel free to reach out to me directly by clicking on the email or LinkedIn icons below.