Dana Woods
About Dana Woods
Dana Woods serves as the Talent Development Lead at Credit Karma, where she focuses on creating scalable learning programs to enhance knowledge transfer and job proficiency. With over 13 years of experience in talent development and instructional design, she has held various roles in notable companies including Macy's and Kimberly-Clark.
Work at Credit Karma
Dana Woods serves as the Talent Development Lead at Credit Karma, a position held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating scalable learning programs that enhance knowledge transfer and job proficiency. Her current projects include scaling Member Success learning programs to support the company's expansion into new markets. Prior to her current role, she worked at Credit Karma as a Learning Experience Lead and a Senior Learning Experience Designer, contributing to the development of effective learning strategies.
Previous Experience at Macy's
Dana Woods has extensive experience at Macy's, where she held multiple roles over six years. She began as a Senior Analyst in Instructional Design from 2007 to 2013, followed by positions as Manager of Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership Development from 2013 to 2015, and Technology Talent Development/L&D Manager from 2015 to 2017. Her work focused on instructional design and diversity initiatives, contributing to the overall talent development strategy within the organization.
Background in Learning Experience Design
Dana Woods has over 13 years of experience in talent development, instructional design, and learning experience program architecture. She has worked in various capacities to design and implement learning solutions that drive employee performance. Her expertise includes HRIS system implementation and training support, which enhances organizational learning capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Dana Woods studied at Howard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising. Her educational background, combined with her professional experience, has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in talent development and instructional design. She specializes in integrating key data and proven techniques to create impactful learning experiences.
Career at Belk and Kimberly-Clark
Before her tenure at Credit Karma and Macy's, Dana Woods worked at Belk as a Learning Experience Architect and Program Manager for Merchandising Systems from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she spent five years at Kimberly-Clark as a Senior Consultant in Global Learning Solutions from 2001 to 2006. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of learning and development within various industries.