Michael Berg
Douglasville
Summary
Learning & Development professional with over three decades of experience designing, delivering, and managing onboarding, compliance, leadership, and staff development programs. Highly skilled in instructional design, training facilitation, program leadership, and creating learning materials that strengthen employee capability and organizational performance. Experienced public speaker with a strong background in emergency preparedness, human resources, and organizational development.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning & Development Training Specialist | Campus Services
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Oversees all compliance training activities across Campus Services, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and regulatory alignment.
- Facilitates instructor-led courses for onboarding, orientation, skill-based learning, leadership development, defensive driving, and compliance topics.
- Designs and develops ILT courses, job aids, and supplemental learning materials using instructional design methodology.
- Serves as program coach for employee development initiatives, supporting participant growth and program success.
- Collaborates cross-functionally to design, implement, and evaluate learning solutions that meet organizational needs.
- Collects and analyzes learner feedback to improve training effectiveness and implements enhancements based on insights.
- Leads structured training sessions that promote engagement, knowledge retention, and skill application.
- Coordinates scheduling of training classes, instructors, and logistics to ensure smooth program delivery.
- Creates newsletters, brochures, information packets, and communication materials for internal and external audiences.
- Performs additional duties to support the overall success of Campus Services training initiatives.
Vice President
Magnolia Place Oasis, LLC
Luthersville, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Leads organizational planning, goal setting, benchmarking, and evaluation to support company growth.
- Manages QuickBooks transactions, reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll processing, and ADP reporting.
- Provides live and online onboarding and developmental training for supervisors, volunteers, and staff.
- Evaluates staff performance, recommends corrective actions, and ensures policy alignment.
- Assists in designing company mission, values, and strategic goals.
- Oversees website content, pricing, services, and Department of Agriculture compliance.
- Develops and updates employee manuals and standard operating procedures.
- Contributes to business development, sales innovation, and profitability strategies.
Program Supervisor
Broward County Public Schools
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2012 - 06.2021
- Delivered onboarding and developmental training for supervisors and staff across the district.
- Implemented, reviewed, and trained district aftercare programs, including HR oversight for all personnel.
- Provided special needs training and oversaw intake processes, staffing ratios, and scholarship eligibility.
- Conducted Quality Needs Assessments and provided corrective action guidance.
- Developed training materials, operational manuals, and job-required component training.
- Coordinated annual resource day events with speakers, vendors, and training materials.
- Oversaw financial management and auditing standards for district aftercare programs.
- Conducted recruitment, job fairs, and applicant evaluations.
School Safety Coordinator
Broward County Public Schools
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2001 - 07.2012
- Implemented and trained school crisis plans and emergency preparedness procedures.
- Facilitated training for administrators, teachers, staff, students, and parents on violence prevention and school security.
- Conducted CPTED assessments and OSHA-aligned safety evaluations.
- Reviewed SESIR reports and developed prevention programs based on incident data.
- Coordinated emergency drill planning with local police and fire departments.
- Served on the Youth Crime Watch Executive Committee and supported program recruitment and training.
Director of Prevention Programs
The Starting Place
Hollywood, FL
07.1996 - 12.2000
- Directed nine school-based and after-school prevention and intervention programs.
- Managed grants, budgets, HR functions, and staff development.
- Supervised interns and provided case management oversight.
- Coordinated fundraising activities, including the Dan Marino Foundation annual golf tournament.
- Ensured SOP compliance, equal employment practices, and Medicaid accreditation requirements.
Program Supervisor
Outreach of Broward
Broward County, FL
06.1991 - 07.1996
- Supervised a 10-bed adolescent group home, including hiring, training, and staff development.
- Managed behavior modification programs, medication oversight, and case coordination with courts and case managers.
- Balanced program budgets and coordinated community fundraising events.
- Conducted client evaluations and collaborated with psychological teams for placement decisions.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Barry University
01-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Lynn University
01-1989
Skills
- Instructional Design & Adult Learning
- Training Facilitation
- Compliance & Safety Training
- Leadership Development
- Program Coaching
- Curriculum Development
- Communication & Presentation
- Process Improvement
- Learning Evaluation & Feedback Analysis
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Emergency Preparedness
- Human Resources
- Grant Writing
- Program Development & Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- DDI Certified Leadership Trainer (since 2017)
- NIMS – National Incident Management System
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- CPR / First Aid / AED Certified
Timeline
Learning & Development Training Specialist | Campus Services
Emory University
01.2023 - Current
Vice President
Magnolia Place Oasis, LLC
07.2021 - Current
Program Supervisor
Broward County Public Schools
07.2012 - 06.2021
School Safety Coordinator
Broward County Public Schools
01.2001 - 07.2012
Director of Prevention Programs
The Starting Place
07.1996 - 12.2000
Program Supervisor
Outreach of Broward
06.1991 - 07.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Lynn University
Master of Social Work -
Barry University