Erin Blanchard
About Erin Blanchard
Erin Blanchard is a Manager and Project Lead in Instructional Design at KPMG Global Services, with a strong background in learning and development. She has held various roles in organizations such as Ibotta, Paylocity, and Kaplan Test Prep, focusing on aligning learning programs with business needs and demonstrating their impact.
Work at KPMG Global Services
Erin Blanchard currently holds the position of Manager, Project Lead Instructional Design at KPMG Global Services (KGS). She has been with the organization since 2022. In her role, she focuses on aligning learning programs with business needs and articulating learning metrics to demonstrate the impact of learning initiatives.
Previous Experience in Learning and Development
Prior to her current role, Erin Blanchard worked at Blue Marble Payroll as Learning and Development Manager from 2020 to 2022. She also served as a Learning and Development Specialist at Paylocity from 2018 to 2020. Her experience includes developing training programs and enhancing employee learning experiences.
Background in Instructional Design
Erin Blanchard has a strong background in instructional design, having worked in various educational and training roles. She was a Faculty Manager at Kaplan Test Prep from 2016 to 2018 and a Faculty Trainer at AdvancePath Academics from 2015 to 2016. Her roles involved developing instructional materials and facilitating training sessions.
Education and Expertise
Erin Blanchard studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, focusing on U.S. Labor History. She completed her studies from 2010 to 2012. Her expertise includes adult education, with a strong emphasis on empathy in learning and development leadership.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Erin Blanchard began her career as a Teaching Assistant at Arlington Elementary School from 2008 to 2009. She also worked as a Commercial Sales Account Executive at HOSTING for seven months in 2013. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 2011 to 2012.