Amanda Hart
About Amanda Hart
Amanda Hart serves as the Associate Manager of Instructional Design at RaceTrac, where she focuses on enhancing learning programs and materials. With a background in instructional design and project management, she has developed training programs for over 500 retail locations and has held various roles in notable companies such as The Coca-Cola Company and Horizon Leadership, Inc.
Current Role at RaceTrac
Amanda Hart serves as the Associate Manager of Instructional Design at RaceTrac, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing learning programs and materials to better serve the company's training needs. Amanda oversees a team that is responsible for producing and editing training photos and videos, ensuring that the content is effective and engaging. She also represents the Learning and Development department on various cross-functional project teams, collaborating with different departments to align training initiatives with organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Instructional Design
Before joining RaceTrac, Amanda Hart worked at Horizon Leadership, Inc. as an Instructional Designer and Relationship Manager from 2014 to 2019. During her five years there, she developed and implemented training programs tailored to the needs of clients in the Greater Atlanta Area. Her role involved maintaining strong working relationships with clients, which facilitated the successful delivery of instructional materials. Prior to this, she was employed at The Coca-Cola Company from 2009 to 2014 as a Global Project Manager/Program Designer in the Bottling Investments Group.
Educational Background
Amanda Hart earned her Bachelor's degree from Mercer University, where she studied Psychology and Christianity. Her education spanned from 2004 to 2008, providing her with a solid foundation in understanding human behavior and effective communication. This background supports her work in instructional design, where knowledge of psychology can enhance the development of learning programs.
Early Career Experience
Amanda Hart began her professional career as a Leadership Consultant for Alpha Delta Pi from 2008 to 2009. In this role, she focused on leadership development and training for members of the organization. This early experience contributed to her skills in instructional design and program management, laying the groundwork for her subsequent roles in larger organizations.
Contributions to Training Programs
Throughout her career, Amanda Hart has been involved in the development of foundational training programs and materials for over 500 retail locations. Her efforts in instructional design have aimed at improving the effectiveness of training initiatives, ensuring that employees receive the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their roles effectively. Amanda's ability to act as an internal consultant has allowed her to align training efforts with the needs of various stakeholders within the organizations she has worked for.