Leigh Shocki
About Leigh Shocki
Leigh Shocki is a Senior Training and Development Specialist at Blue Origin with extensive experience in training and compliance programs in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Title and Current Role at Blue Origin
Leigh Shocki holds the position of Senior Training And Development Specialist at Blue Origin since 2022. Based in the Greater Seattle Area, Leigh is responsible for optimizing the Enterprise Learning Management System, blending regulatory compliance with engaging course scheduling. Additionally, Leigh contributes to enhancing the technological aspects of the Astronaut Experience.
Previous Roles at Blue Origin
Prior to the current role, Leigh served as Acting Manager, Technical Training at Blue Origin from 2018 to 2019, and has been functioning concurrently as Training Specialist III since 2018. In these capacities, Leigh has been involved in optimizing LMS to improve learner engagement and implementing microlearning initiatives for frontline crews.
Professional History at Alaska Airlines
Leigh's tenure at Alaska Airlines spanned nearly a decade. From 2009 to 2011, Leigh worked as an Instructional Designer for Reservations Sales. This was followed by a role as Instructional Designer for Airports and Customer Service from 2011 to 2014. Leigh further advanced to Training Content Developer II from 2014 to 2016 and finally, Manager of Compliance Training Programs from 2016 to 2018 in the Greater Seattle Area, developing mobile learning solutions for over 10,000 aviation professionals.
Educational Background
Leigh Shocki attended Seattle Pacific University, where a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History was obtained. This educational foundation provided the skills necessary for instructional design and training development in various professional roles.
Conference Presentations and Professional Contributions
Leigh has presented insights on course development and training deployment at esteemed conferences such as the DevLearn eLearning Guild and Corinium Global Intelligence CLO conferences. Additionally, Leigh's work includes collaborating with legal, HR teams, and subject matter experts to create training programs that balance compliance with the human element.