PETER M. JONES
22 NUTMEG ROAD
ABERDEEN, NJ 07747
PHONE: 732-213-3458
email: [email protected]
 

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Summary

n    Seasoned learning and development professional with expertise in strategic planning, business alignment, stakeholder management, enterprise-level learning initiatives, global learning management, and merger integration activities.

n    Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives where considerable judgment and creativity are required in resolving operational concerns.

n    Industry recognized expertise in the management of web-based and classroom learning solutions for professional development, leadership, technology, and compliance training.

n    Additional strengths include training project management, instructional design, learning technologies, group facilitation, training delivery, financial and staff management.

Experience

Bristol Myers Squibb Company

2005 - present

Director, Learning Shared Services ; (March 2005 - Present)

n    Align and build organizational learning capabilities (training strategy development, courseware development, vendor procurement, learning administration, learning technologies and evaluation) to support functional excellence, operational efficiencies and enterprise business strategies.

n    Provide a learning and development perspective to business discussions, with an understanding of the learning methodologies and tools required to achieve the desired results.

n    Direct and manage Learning Shared Services staff to build/enhance the internal knowledge, skills and abilities to partner with key stakeholders towards learning and performance support strategies in support of the business agenda. 

n    Provide financial discipline regarding budgeting, accruals, projections and chargeback processes that result in accurate financial management and reporting.

n    Develop and participate on internal Learning Governance Council to ensure alignment of learning, people, and business unit strategies.

JP MorganChase

1985 - 2005

Director, Learning & Education; (October 2000 – March 2005)

n    Developed and implemented learning strategies for the integration and consolidation of approaches, systems, and resources impacted though mergers and acquisitions.

n    Consolidated multiple learning organizations and roles towards operational efficiencies including business process outsourcing.

n    Actively managed training project teams towards excellence in project scoping, needs assessment, customer negotiation, task and resource scheduling, off‑the-shelf product evaluation, customized course development, vendor management, subject-matter expert review, product distribution, data administration, learning assessment and project evaluation.

n    Partnered with executive management to create vision, advise and build learning systems to effectively meet the needs of employees with varying degrees of job related skills and abilities.

n    Developed a cross-functional team towards the ongoing management of global learning management system for a client base of over 150,000 users internationally.

Vice President, eLearning; (October 1997 - October 2000)

n    Implemented global e-Learning strategy by incorporating internal and external best practices, industry trends, and key business drivers. Provided overall project management to ensure timely completion of deliverables, and the identification and resolution of issues.

n    Developed internal consulting models for e-Learning delivery methodology based upon technical, operational, functional, and financial considerations.

n    Influenced e-Learning content purchasing decisions by clearly defining standards regarding integration, instructional quality, and appropriateness.    

Training Manager; (October 1987 - October 1997)

n    Direct functions related to the development of effective training solutions and supporting materials for clients – ensuring effective planning, resource management, courseware quality, and client satisfaction.

n    Provided strategic and conceptual direction for business training initiatives. Acted as a training liaison for business implementation teams to develop and execute training strategies.

n    Directed the consolidation of training organizations in the MHT/Chemical merger and the Chemical/Chase merger.

Training Analyst; (July 1985 - October 1987)

n    Designed and delivered instruction on management development, personal development, personal computer and technology applications.

n    Designed course content, curriculum, class exercises and course materials.

n    Designed, developed, and implemented employee involvement programs in operations areas to achieve higher productivity levels and reduce expenses.

Notable Accomplishments

Education

Columbia University, New York, N. Y.

MA, Psychology

St. John's University, New York, N. Y.

BA, Psychology

Articles

"Costs negate e-learning ROI" 

ComputerWorld, December 2002
http://www.computerworld.com/managementtopics/roi/story/0,10801,77008,00.html

"Training's New Guard 2001: Peter M. Jones"
Training & Development, May, 2001.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m4467/5_55/74830038/p8/article.jhtml?term=

"E-Learning Branches Out"
Information Week, February 2001
http://www.informationweek.com/826/elearning.htm

"Automating the Decision-Making Process: Chase Manhattan Bank's Learning Choices Decision Support Tool"
The New Corporate University Review, September 2000.
http://www.traininguniversity.com/tu_pi2000so_3.php