Interested in making a career change into Learning & Development from another role?
This session focuses on how professionals successfully transition into L&D by building the skills, experiences, and competencies needed to be competitive in the field. Our panel will explore practical strategies for leveraging your existing experience, developing core L&D capabilities, and positioning yourself for L&D opportunities.
The session will also provide a clear overview of the Learning & Development landscape, including common entry paths and the variety of roles and work within L&D. If you’re considering a career change, this webinar will help you determine if L&D is the right fit and how to take meaningful steps toward it.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explore the variety of roles with Learning & Development.
- Identify key skills to build to be a competitive candidate.
- Learn affordable ways to build your credibility as a learning professional.
- Identify how to build L&D experience without being in an L&D role.
PANELISTS
Jordan Menefield, Senior Talent Development Partner, AtriCure
With over 12 years of experience in learning and development and instructional design, Jordan Menefield specializes in building impactful training programs that drive performance and growth. He holds a background in English literature and cultural studies, along with a master’s degree in instructional design and performance technology. His work spans higher education and clinical research, where he has led initiatives in quality and compliance education as well as technology systems. Currently, he works in the medical device industry, leading initiatives focused on team development and personal growth.
Benedetta (Bene) Khoury, Learning Designer, Miami University Online
Benedetta (Bene) Khoury is a Certified Instructional Designer, with a background in higher education administration. After years working with adult learners, SMEs, and stakeholders at the University of Cincinnati, she realized her passion for instructional design and pursued a professional certification through the Applied Instructional Design Academy, pre-approved by the Association for Talent Development. As a Learning Designer she greatly enjoys designing and developing learning solutions that help enhance performance. She is also a subcontractor with eLearningDOC, a learning solutions provider.
Cody Messmore, Learning and Development Systems Manager, General Electric Credit Union
Cody Messmore has over 15 years of experience in learning and development with a focus on instructional design, program management, and professional development. Cody has a background in Secondary Education that he used to translate into the Learning and Development field. He has worked across several industries including restaurants, hospitality, and banking. Currently, he is the L&D Systems Manager at General Electric Credit Union where he supports the Learning Management System (LMS) as well as managing several learning initiatives across the business.
