# Rodrick Semaan > Learning Manager, Project Manager, Program Manager, Instructional Design, Video Productions, AI Technologies Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/rodricksemaan Over 10 years of experience in instructional design, learning strategies, video productions, creative projects, and management. EXPERIENCE: Experience in Big Tech, Entertainment, Pharmaceutical, Sales, Education, Health and Property Management. PROJECTS: Projects have included designing learning programs, producing training videos, and developing online courses. FINESSE: . Finesse includes Video (scripting, filming, animation, visual effects), Learning (delivery, development, workshops), Design (graphics, motion, interactive) and Project Management (teams, budgets, products). SKILLS: AUDIO: Audition, Audacity, Logic Pro, Keyboard, Guitar DESIGN: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Info Graphics, Motion Graphics, Keynote, PowerPoint, LEARNING: Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Rise, Captivate, Evolve MEDIA: Camtasia, Screenflow, Vyond, Powtoons PASSION: Translating concepts, ideas, and needs into exceptional multi-media learning experiences PROCESS: ADDIE, Kirkpatrick, Bloom's Taxonomy PRODUCTIONS: Scripting, Storyboards, Directing, Producing, lighting, sound, special events, promotions PROJECTS: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Orientation, Onboarding, Training Camps, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion SPECIAL EFFECTS: After Effects, 2D Animation, Apple Motion, Cinema 4D, Blender TRAINING: Technical, Sales Enablement, Google, Call Center, Financial, Salesforce VIDEO: Training, Promotional, Product, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro ## Work Experience ### Learning Experience Design Manager @ BMO Jan 2022 – Present | Palo Alto, California, United States • Analysis of data and challenges to provide strategies and initiatives to train incoming employees of the acquisition of Bank of the West in Personal Banking, Commercial Accounts, and Asset Management. • Planning, development, and implementation of training programs for existing Customer Service Representatives for updates of policies and procedures resulting from the acquisition utilizing Articulate Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, and Adobe Creative Suite. • Designing and integrating learning paths, courses, and programs, including soft skills, merger updates, and coaching for Trainer-the-Trainer workshops to scale training for Canadian and US based employees in Personal and Business Banking. ### Instructional Designer / R&D Quality Manager @ Seagen Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | South San Francisco, California, United States • Strategized with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and learners to analyze training needs, scope projects and solutions while tracking success metrics to improve performance and impact business outcomes. • Utilized learning modalities to create interactive and engaging virtual and digital trainings, simulations, animations, infographics, videos, learning labs, job aids, facilitator guides, assessments, and resource materials using Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360, and Camtasia. • Improved onboarding experiences, decreased ramp up time, and expanded career catalog for upgrading skills and industry certifications. ### Senior Instructional Designer (Google Cloud) @ Google Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Mountain View, California, United States • Analyzed current Cloud Sales and Service tools with Customer Engineers, Principal Architects and Customer Service Managers. • Designed and developed instructional material including videos, motion graphics, product guides, and sales presentations. • Updated visual, audio, and interactive learning tools for Customer Support Teams and Cloud clients. ### Learning Strategist (Google Health) @ Google Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Palo Alto, California, United States • Produced training videos, promotions, and collateral for patient education within Health technologies including Diabetes, Retinal Disease, Devices, and Clinical Support. • Created product and support documentation for Customer Success Agents within Google Health products and services leveraging Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and content management. • Collaborated with leaders, international stakeholders and subject matter experts from product, engineering, legal, and customer success teams to design internal and vendor training workshops for new and current Customer Success Agents. ### Learning & Development Manager @ Facebook Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Menlo Park, California, United States • Managed projects and teams for key programs, trainings, events, and initiatives for virtual recruiting, onboarding, and orientation. • Strategized, storyboarded, and produced learning and training productions with Cross Functional stake holders and managers with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. • Designed training for new Recruiters, Sourcing, and Coordinators in the People Operations Department utilizing Camtasia, Articulate Rise, Storyline, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Vyond. ### Technical Trainer Developer @ Stanford Health Care Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Menlo Park, CA • Designed training certification for M&R Technicians and Operational Staff for Grand Opening of Stanford Hospital. • Developed courses with System Engineers and Facility Managers using Articulate Rise and Articulate Storyline. • Uploaded, tracked, and maintained course assignments in Learning Management System. ### Senior Instructional Designer @ Stanford Research Institute Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Menlo Park, CA • Analyzed and assessed training requirements with Subject Matter Experts, Project Leads and Stakeholders to meet federal and state government cyber-security compliance for engineers, researchers, and academics. • Wrote scripts, designed storyboards, and developed interactive training videos, short film animations and eLearning courses using Storyline 360, Rise, Camtasia and Vyond. • Implemented, tracked, and communicated progress of training courses within budget and timelines. ### Senior Instructional Designer @ Google Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Mountain View, CA • Collaborated with subject matter experts and stakeholders to quality check content and determine appropriate learning solutions. • Developed virtual, live, and online courses for coordinators, recruiters and hiring managers emphasizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion throughout the candidate and onboarding experience. • Converted live trainings to e-Learning modality for U.S. and world teams using Google Slides, Motion Graphics, SnagIt, and Photoshop. ### Learning Design and Development @ Stanford University Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Stanford, CA • Designed training for over 200 end-users responsible for entering and modifying financial aid for Stanford’s graduate, postdoctoral and non-matriculated students receiving both internal and external sources of financial aid, grants, stipends, and awards. • Developed E-Learning Courses and Videos for Student Financial Agents including storyboard, transcript, quizzes, and voice-over recording using Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Audition and Camtasia. ### Sales Enablement Training / Video Specialist @ VMware Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Palo Alto, CA • Resource mapped and scripted tech guides, presentations and resources for Sales Teams and Resellers for on-prem and cloud products. • Directed sales training videos utilizing Prosumer cameras, Final Cut Pro and After Effects. ### Learning and Development Manager @ Gilead Sciences Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Foster City, CA • Managed U.S. and international teams of Instructional Designers, Developers, and vendors for corporate training catalogs. • Executed design, development, and delivery of classroom and virtual instructional materials and courses for over 30 IT platforms. ### Gap for Travel @ Travel Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | International • Trip to Australia (birthplace) for a wedding and then spent 1year traveling (Fiji, Venezuela, Canada). ### Senior Instructional Designer / Training Lead @ Google Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Mountain View, CA • Directed and produced training videos for Google Store Call Center Agents from storyboard design to multi-camera shooting to postproduction in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition and Motion. • Created and delivered training for new Customer Relations Management program with stakeholders, subject matter experts, project managers and trainers using Camtasia, Photoshop, Audition and Captivate. ### Creative Project Manager @ Pharmacyclics Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Sunnyvale, California, United States • Project manager for design and development of product videos, marketing campaigns, and corporate events. • Produced videos for investors, sales teams and public relations using Adobe Premier Pro and After Effects. ### Instructional Designer, Systems Trainer @ Genentech Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | South San Francisco • Designed and delivered training for Clinical Trials for sales, marketing, and technology teams. • Produced training and marketing materials including videos, email marketing, course materials and tip sheets using Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Adobe CS (InDesign, Illustrator and Premier). ### Instructional Designer, Technical Trainer @ PayPal Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 • Created tip sheets, How-to documents and technical documentation using Adobe InDesign, Abode Photoshop, and Keynote. • Conducted training of Clarity Project Management software for both eBay and PayPal domestic and international departments. ### Instructional Designer / Technical Trainer @ Genentech Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | South San Francisco • Produced over 100 Videos, eLearning courses, and tip sheets published on product sites for Roche/Genentech employees migrating to Google Apps through Google Sites, tablets, and phones. Utilized InDesign, Photoshop, Captivate, Keynote, and Screenflow. ### Creative Producer @ Fig. Medical Body Shaping Center Jan 2005 – Jan 2010 ## Education ### Associate in Business Administration University of Southern California ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rodricksemaan --- Source: https://flows.cv/rodricksemaan JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/rodricksemaan/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13