David Guillen
About David Guillen
David Guillen serves as the Director of Education and Enablement at TraceGains, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in education and training, having previously held roles at various institutions including the Art Institutes and Manchester University.
Current Role at TraceGains
David Guillen serves as the Director of Education and Enablement at TraceGains, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages remote teams responsible for designing and assessing digital learning content. His responsibilities include overseeing customer education initiatives and ensuring that training programs meet organizational goals. Prior to this role, he worked as a manager of customer education and enablement and as an instructional designer and training specialist at TraceGains since 2018.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining TraceGains, David Guillen held various educational roles. He worked at the Art Institutes as an academic advisor and general education faculty from 2009 to 2011. He also served as a residence hall director, departmental trainer, and first-year experience instructor at Manchester University from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he was an English teacher at Aeon Corporation in Shimonoseki, Japan, from 2005 to 2007, and worked as a counselor and behavior management trainer at the Emily Griffith Foundation from 2008 to 2009.
Educational Background
David Guillen earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Earth Science and Secondary Education from the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver, completing his studies there from 2006 to 2008. His academic background supports his expertise in education and training.
Professional Skills and Management
In his current position at TraceGains, David Guillen demonstrates strong management skills by leading remote teams that focus on digital learning content. His experience in various educational roles has equipped him with the ability to design effective training programs and assess their impact on learners. His background in educational psychology contributes to his understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies.