​CEO/Corporate Learning Consultant aka A Fool for Learning (Silver Spring, Maryland). 

 

Since 2019, Joseph works with firms to identify and deliver appropriate learning solutions, based on their business goals and objectives.  However, let's a bit of a deeper dive into his background:

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Senior Information Officer at The World Bank in Washington DC (2003 to 2019)

• Managed the the IT Learning Team, which was responsible for the analysis, design, delivery, facilitation, and evaluation of both off-the-shelf and proprietary applications – especially during roll-outs.

• Provided learning leadership for Windows and MS Office roll-outs, including Outlook, as well as many other applications.

• Additional responsibilities: 

  • Learning Board Member (Full and Alternate)

  • Team Lead - Global Support Center SAP Desk (2000 – 2007)

  • Oversight of the Bank’s online learning program/contract

  • Conducted training at twenty-two country offices.

• Received numerous Performance Awards

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Information Officer at The World Bank (1999 to 2003)

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Consultant at The World Bank (1991 to 1999)

• Assisted with the SAP implementation and the Bank’s Imaging Project.

• Project Manager for the File Improvement Program.

• Designed, developed, and facilitated various Records and Information (RIM) workshops.

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Coordinator of Training at the Municipal Records Management Division - New York City Department of Records and Information Services (1989 to 1991)

• Responsible for the training of all Records and Information Management personnel in NYC government.

• Additional Responsibilities

  • Editor of Right on Schedule (quarterly newsletter)

  • Health and Safety Training Coordinator

  • Liaison with the NYC Department of Personnel Training Program. 

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Education

• BS in Elementary and Special Education from St. John's University (NYC).

• MA in Social Studies Education from Hunter College (NYC)

• Professional Diploma in Training and Management Development from New York University.

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Boy Scouts of America

• Eagle Scout (1978)

• District Award of Merit (2008)

Volunteer Activities

• Boy Scouts of America (1980 - 2023)

  • Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster - Troop 466 (NCAC)

  • Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster - Troop 229 (GNYC)

  • Assistant Scoutmaster - Troop 150 (GNYC)

  • Training Committee – National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS)

  • Potomac District – Eagle Board Chair

• Conversational English Instructor with the S.P. Singh High School in Dalippur, Bihar, India. (2018 - 2020)

• St. John the Evangelist Church - Security Committee (2019 - 2020)

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Memberships

• Association for Talent Development (ATD)

• LIDO Civic Club - Secretary (2024 - ); Social Media Chair (2023 - 2024)