William ‘Greg’ Raley-Barrett

Middletown, PA | greg@raley-barrett.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/raleybarrett/

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LEAD | DIGITAL STORYTELLER

Dedicated professional with a passion for fostering collaborative team environments, designing innovative training resources, implementing process simplification initiatives, and delivering technical solutions. Known for a positive, outgoing demeanor, with extensive problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, complemented by strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

KEY SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Associate Director Training Development Lead – Pfizer, Collegeville, PA | Jan 2017 – Feb 2024
Led the development of training courseware, overseeing all aspects from design to deployment. Provided technical, instructional design, and operational management for programs, ensuring project commitments were met. Facilitated global understanding of training strategy and goals.

• Spearheaded the design and development of Project Trackers for multiple business units, facilitating request onboarding, project management, workload allocation, and productivity measurement. Implemented automation to enhance productivity, minimize errors, and streamline resource allocation.
• Researched and formulated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) guidelines for communications and training, promoting a more inclusive organizational culture.
• Developed a Regulatory Process Simplification program, delivering training, tools, and resources to team members on demand. This initiative streamlined workflows, maintained version control, and enhanced data reliability for inspections and audits.

Collaborative Communications Expert – YourEncore, Indianapolis, IN | Feb 2011 – Jan 2017
Led collaborative team initiatives, developed innovative training resources, and provided technical solutions for Pfizer’s DevOps – Centers of Excellence.

• Designed and implemented SharePoint sites resulting in a significant improvement in collaborative solutions.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) to produce online training materials, including Computer-Based Training (CBTs), Job Aids, Videos, and Accelerators.
• Identified and resolved inefficiencies in process forms and workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and ROI.
• Revamped and optimized existing libraries, databases, and data repositories for improved user-friendliness and manageability.

Digital Corps Design Team Lead – Ball State University Digital Corps, Muncie, IN | Aug 2010 – May 2012
Led the Design team in producing websites, mobile apps, and branding elements for the Digital Corps.

• Developed curriculum and instructed certification courses for Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
• Collaborated closely with production teams to deliver high-quality video and audio for documentary projects.

Sr. Global Medical Education Assistant – Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN | Jul 2008 – Nov 2010
Managed the design and maintenance of the Global Medical Education Collaboration Website, conducted quality reviews of Continuing Medical Education (CME) materials, and created medical illustrations for presentations.

• Designed and maintained centralized databases, libraries, and forms to enhance productivity and accountability.
• Oversaw internal and external security, versioning, and workflows for the collaboration website.
• Produced customized medical illustrations and animations for Global Slide Kits.
• Provided technical support and training for the Global Medical Team.

EDUCATION

• M.A. – Telecommunications/Digital Storytelling, Ball State University
• B.S. – Interactive Media Design, Art Institute of Indianapolis
• Test Measurement/Diagnostic Equipment Training , United States Marine Corps

AWARDS

• Pfizer: Craig Saxton Team Award (x3)
  Clinical Development Excellence Award.
• Pfizer: W.E. Upjohn Prizes Award (x9)
  Pfizer Values: Leadership, Respect for People, Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality
• YourEncore: Standing Ovation Award
  Service Achievement Award
• 24th Annual ROSE Award
  Recognition of Service Excellence by the city of Indianapolis
• Fulbright-Hays: Group Project Abroad Grant
  Member of Academic Excellence/Research Program
• Choice Hotels: Build a Better Mousetrap Award
  Recognition for improving company performance
• USMC: Non-Commissioned Officer of the Month/Quarter
  Recognition of excellence at USMC 29 Palms Base