Senior Learning & Development Leader

Amanda Eakins

I bridge the gap between program design and sustained execution โ€” building enterprise learning operations, governance, and technology for regulated, multi-site organizations.

๐Ÿ“ Jacksonville, FL ๐ŸŽ“ M.Ed. Educational Leadership ๐Ÿ”— linkedin.com/in/amanda-eakins-med
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About

Learning operations, built to last

Turning strategy into repeatable, measurable execution across engineering, manufacturing, sales, HR, and clinical education.

Learning operations leader with 18+ years directing complex programs, service delivery, and capability-building across regulated, technical, and multi-site environments โ€” including three years leading enterprise L&D operations for a multinational medical device manufacturer supporting 900+ employees.

I connect program design to sustained execution by establishing intake workflows, program handoffs, governance, documentation, LMS administration, reporting, workload prioritization, and stakeholder communications across 20+ concurrent initiatives.

I've led two direct reports and coordinated 64 internal SMEs and external clinical contributors while partnering with HR, IT, Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Medical Education โ€” delivering 95%+ platform adoption, a 50% reduction in engineering ramp time, and leadership programs rated 9.4 NPS.

At a glance

FocusEnterprise L&D Operations
IndustryMedical Device ยท Regulated
Team2 reports ยท 64 SMEs
PlatformsComplianceWire ยท Reach360
AnalyticsPower BI ยท InvGate
LocationJacksonville, FL
Core Competencies

What I bring to the table

A full operating model for learning โ€” from intake and governance through delivery, analytics, and continuous improvement.

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Learning Operations & Service Delivery

Standing up the operating model, intake, and delivery processes that keep learning running at scale.

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Program Transition & Governance

Handoffs, operational governance, and escalation paths that survive changing priorities.

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Learning Intake & Request Management

Standardized routing, prioritization, and status communication for hundreds of requests.

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Process Design & Documentation

Repeatable, documented practices across eLearning, instructor-led, and video formats.

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Team Leadership & Quality Oversight

Coaching, workload balancing, and quality control across a distributed SME network.

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Reporting, KPIs & Analytics

Executive-facing Power BI dashboards that make readiness and engagement visible in real time.

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LMS Administration & Governance

Course architecture, access, assignments, and compliance across three enterprise platforms.

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Client & Stakeholder Management

Translating program needs into timelines, resourcing, and communications leaders trust.

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Change & Continuous Improvement

Workflow automation and AI-assisted process improvement that compounds over time.

Experience

Where I've made an impact

Two decades of progressive operational leadership โ€” from district-wide school systems to enterprise medical-device learning.

Learning & Development Lead โ€” Operations, Governance & Technology

KLS Martin Group ยท Multinational Medical Device Manufacturing
2023 โ€” 2026
Promoted from Instructional Designer ยท 900+ employees ยท Regulated environment
  • Built and led the enterprise L&D function โ€” operating model, learning technology ecosystem, governance, and delivery for 900+ employees.
  • Governed a centralized service-intake model in InvGate, reaching 95%+ adoption and a 5/5 internal customer satisfaction rating.
  • Administered three enterprise platforms โ€” ComplianceWire, LearnShare, Reach360 โ€” covering intake, access, assignments, and compliance reporting.
  • Reduced engineering new-hire time-to-productivity by 50% (โ‰ˆ6 months โ†’ 3) via tiered competency levels and structured pathways.
  • Managed a portfolio of 20+ concurrent initiatives across HR, IT, Engineering, Sales, and Medical Education.
  • Built executive Power BI dashboards for onboarding, readiness, and engagement โ€” 4.88/5 average eLearning rating.
  • Designed a six-week leadership program for 110+ leaders across four cohorts, achieving a 9.4 NPS.
  • Coached two reports and coordinated 64 internal SMEs and external clinical contributors.
Enterprise L&DGovernanceLMS AdministrationPower BIChange ManagementRegulated Learning

Teacher ยท Dean of Students ยท Assistant Principal ยท MTSS Coordinator

Pearson Education ยท Coastal Connections Academy ยท FL School Districts
2005 โ€” 2022
Multi-site program operations ยท St. Johns, Flagler & Putnam Counties
  • Directed day-to-day operations across complex educational organizations โ€” staff, schedules, compliance, and crisis response.
  • Led district-wide testing across 17 sites on a $500K budget, finishing the cycle $50K under budget and fully compliant.
  • Led Multi-Tiered System of Supports implementation with cross-functional teams and intervention workflows.
  • Redesigned student-support and data-review workflows, contributing to a two-letter-grade improvement in state ratings.
  • Supported the ground-up launch of a virtual school program โ€” workflows, training protocols, and cross-departmental handoffs.
  • Built accountability structures and documentation standards for sustained, high-accountability delivery.
Program OperationsBudget ManagementMTSSComplianceCrisis ResponseMulti-Site Leadership
By the numbers

Measurable results

Outcomes that show up on the balance sheet and in how people learn.

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Skills & Tools

Capabilities & toolkit

The operating skills and platforms behind the results.

Learning Operations & Governance

Program TransitionService DeliveryIntake & Request MgmtOperational GovernanceProcess StandardizationKnowledge TransferContinuous Improvement

Team & Resource Leadership

Team CoachingWorkload PrioritizationCapacity PlanningResource CoordinationQuality OversightEscalation ManagementService Continuity

Learning Technology & Analytics

LMS AdministrationComplianceWireLearnShareReach360Power BIInvGateSharePointWorkflow Automation

Stakeholder & Program Management

Client & Stakeholder MgmtCross-Functional LeadershipProgram ManagementChange ManagementRegulated LearningPerformance Consulting
Education

Academic foundation

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Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Saint Leo University

Educational Leadership

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Saint Leo University

Elementary Education

Let's connect

Open to enterprise learning operations, L&D leadership, and organizational effectiveness roles. Send a note and I'll get back to you.

๐Ÿ“ Jacksonville, Florida
๐Ÿ”— linkedin.com/in/amanda-eakins-med
๐ŸŽฏ Learning & Development Leadership