Hi, I’m Brian!
I’m a learning and development, program management and communications professional with nearly 20 years of experience designing scalable training, enablement and communication programs. Proven ability to translate complex information into clear, high-impact learning experiences, lead cross-functional initiatives and implement systems that improve adoption, engagement and performance across teams and large organizations.
Experience
Educational specialist and project manager
Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences, Fort Worth, Texas | 2020 – present
- Designed and facilitated professional development and training for staff, improving program effectiveness and engagement
- Developed facilitator guides, presentations and digital resources to support onboarding, advising and program implementation
- Led cross-functional collaboration with district leadership, higher education partners and industry stakeholders to support and manage Early College programs and initiatives
- Managed and developed a team of 30 professionals while supporting operations for more than 300 participants
- Created and executed communication strategies including newsletters, video content and digital materials to increase engagement, visibility and operational efficiency
- Analyzed program and performance data using Excel and reporting tools to guide strategy and continuous improvement
- Designed and implemented a district-wide web-based registration system (Qualtrics XM), training more than 40 colleagues and driving high-volume adoption
- Launched and supported a prenursing pathway in partnership with a medical school, aligning programming with workforce and postsecondary outcomes
French instructor and department chair
Green B. Trimble Technical High School, Fort Worth, Texas | 2010 – 2020
- Designed and developed training materials, digital learning resources and content to support program delivery for multiple audiences
- Led large-scale technology and LMS implementation and training for more than 130 staff, supporting adoption and ongoing usage
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to support instructional practices, tools and program initiatives
- Managed communications, budgeting and team coordination as department chair
- Built data tracking systems to monitor performance, assessment results and program effectiveness
- Led initiatives that improved performance outcomes, including achieving top district results in advanced coursework among non-native learners
Page editor and staff writer
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas | 2006 – 2007
- Created and edited content for news, feature and sports sections, ensuring clarity, accuracy and audience engagement
- Collaborated with editors, writers and designers to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines
Education
Master of theological studies
Brite Divinity School
August 2007 – May 2009
Primary focus: Christian theology, the Hebrew Bible and Christianity in a pluralistic context. Thesis title: “Loved in the image of God: Countering legalism and making the church a place of healing”
Bachelor of science in news-editorial journalism
Texas Christian University
August 2002 – May 2006
Heavy emphasis on print publication layout and design. Additional course work in reporting and opinion writing. Completed a minor in French.
Technical skills
Productivity
- Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
- Canva
- Canvas
- Google Workspace
- HTML
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Word)
- Qualtrics XM
- SharePoint
- WordPress
Instruction
- Articulate Rise 360
- Canvas
- Google Classroom
Operating systems
- Linux
- MacOS
- Windows
Languages
English
Native proficiency
French
Advanced proficiency
Spanish
Intermediate-high proficiency