JANE SLASTNIKOVA
Mississauga, ON | 647 607 3919 | janeslastnikova@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/janeslastnikova/
Results oriented Learning Design professional with 10+ years experience in developing custom learning experiences for classroom and virtual environments. Excellent communicator and skilled presenter with a keen ability to break down complex concepts for easy comprehension and adapt delivery to suit diverse learning styles. Excel at reaching targets and business objectives while managing multiple deadlines and priorities as part of a team or independently. Responsive listener striving to exceed expectations, lead improvement, and maintain strong service-orientation. Impeccable organizational and planning skills with strong sense of accountability, critical thinking about complex issues and problem-solving to recommend solutions. Passionate educator dedicated to lifelong learning with strong ability to learn new technologies.
STRENGTHS and EXPERTISE
Blended Learning | E-Learning | Content Development & Curation | Storyboarding | ADDIE | Needs Analysis
Curriculum Development | Experiential Learning | Evaluation | Program Planning & Delivery | Stakeholder Relations
Performance Improvement | Educational Technology | Educational Project Management | Change Management
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Copilot); Google Drive, Zoom
Learning Management Systems: Moodle, Quercus, Blackboard, Better Impact
Authoring/Editing tools: Canva, Clipchamp, Articulate Storyline/Rise 360, Adobe Premiere Pro, Audacity
EDUCATION
Learning Design Certificate, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Corporate Communications Certificate, Humber College, Toronto, ON
Honours Bachelor of Public Relations, Moscow State University of Arts and Culture, Moscow
Master of Education, Adult Education, Omsk State Pedagogical University, Omsk
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AchĒv, Skills for Success in Food Services and Accommodation Feb 2024 – Mar 2026
STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY LIAISON (Apr 2025 - Mar 2026)
E-LEARNING LEAD COURSE DEVELOPER (Feb 2024 - Mar 2025)
Reporting to the Program Manager, accountable for the development of curriculum, customized e-learning micro-credential courses for three project-specific occupations, integrating and maintaining training on partner’s Learning Management System. Responsible for developing and maintaining strategic engagement with program partners, community organizations, and hospitality industry stakeholders and employers.
Freelance Oct 2021 – present
LEARNING and DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Provide Learning & Development freelance consulting to help organizations develop effective learning strategies, improve employee skills and performance, train leaders, and manage change. Services include: instructional design, blended and eLearning learning development, content creation and curation, learning delivery and facilitation, learning strategy and project management, organizational development and change management.
JVS Toronto, Toronto, ON Mar 2022 – Mar 2023
FACILITATOR/EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR, READY Bridge Training Program for HR Professionals
Reporting to the Program Manager, READY (Recruitment for Equity, Accessibility and Diversity) Bridge Training Program, accountable for curriculum development, designing blended learning activities and course materials, facilitating training sessions, collaborating with Subject Matter Experts and coordinating Learning Management System. Responsible for one-on-one client employment counselling to ensure their job readiness and successful employment.
Newcomer Centre of Peel, Mississauga, ON Nov 2021 – May 2022
JOB DEVELOPER, Rural Employment Initiative (Jan 2022 – May 2022)
TRAINING SPECIALIST (Volunteer), Rural Employment Initiative (Nov 2021 – Jan 2022)
Reporting to the Project Lead, Rural Employment Initiative assisted clients with securing employment in rural Ontario. Accountable for client needs assessments, ensuring job readiness and guiding to successful employment. Responsible for employer outreach and engagement, candidate referrals, maintaining and expanding employers’ network and partnerships.
International Financial Group, Toronto, ON Jan 2017 – Dec 2019
PROGRAM MANAGER, Microsoft Account (Talent Acquisition and Managed Services)
Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition and Managed Services, provided full human resources support to contracted employees working onsite at two Microsoft Ontario locations and remotely at multiple North American locations. Accountable for talent development and management, account coordination and client relations. Partnered with team managers on hiring, team development, transitions, and performance management.
Mississauga Arts Council, Mississauga, ON Sep 2015 – Jan 2017
PROGRAMMING and EVENTS MANAGER (Jan 2016 – Jan 2017)
EVENTS COORDINATOR (Sep 2015 – Jan 2016)
Promoted within 4 months of joining the organization. Reporting to Executive Director, accountable for building and implementing a cross-functional event/program strategy with full accountability for production, branding, content development, logistics, vendor engagement and performance metrics.
American Councils for International Education, Moscow, Russia/Washington D.C., USA Sep 2007 - Apr 2012
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE, Open World Alumni Program
Responsible for liaising with over 3,000 remote regional program alumni to track program results, provide updates and assistance when required. Reporting to the Country Program Manager, accountable for compiling weekly reports, maintaining and updating alumni database, participating in corporate in-person training and activities as required.
Omsk State Pedagogical University (OSPU), Public Relations Department Aug 2000 - Dec 2007
MANAGER, WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
Reporting to the Dean, Public Relations Department, accountable for instructing, planning, and coordinating Work Integrated Learning Program for full-time and part-time students.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Completed multiple LinkedIn Learning courses:
Agile Instructional Design;
Instructional Design: Needs Analysis;
Instructional Design: Working with SMEs;
Measuring Learning Effectiveness;
Organizational Learning and Development;
Train the Trainer;
Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID;
Learning to Teach Online.