SWIFT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Digital Solutions Manager
You can always find Bryan developing, creating, supporting digital initiative… and wearing his bright green headphones and a classic ironed t-shirt. He manages several sales training portals, and provides digital and graphic support for product launches, sales meetings, eLearning, and other training initiatives. He's a team player who enjoys collaborating with clients as much as he enjoys rallying the office together to grab tacos and Chicago-style hot dogs for lunch. His passion for finding innovative solutions to every challenge ensures projects reach their full potential.
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President
- Partner
Having been a business owner for most of his career, Duffy's passion for creating a welcoming, highly functional workplace is matched only by his desire to produce engaging videos. With over thirty years of experience in writing, producing, and directing films and video, Duffy's creative standards are a cut above.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager, Learning & Development
With a Masters Degree in Broadcast Journalism and previous work experience at Tribune Publishing and TimeOut Chicago Magazine, it is without question, that Hala's strengths are as a writer and critical editor. Hala is enthusiastic about collaborating with her team, and takes pride in creating partnerships with clients. As a Project Manager, she engages in every aspect of a project to ensure it surpasses all expectations and goals. In her spare time, Hala is a Starbucks model… or that's at least what we suspect, given her love of coffee and donuts, and her confidence in front of a camera.
Job Titles:
- Senior Account Manager / Instructional Design Lead
Jessica is passionate about producing the highest quality sales training programs, primarily in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. She partners with clients to devise training strategies that drive employee engagement and increase sales. Jessica's attention to detail can be seen in her execution of digital content management and her successful Pinterest-style ventures like homemade lemon bars and knit stockings. With her German background, it is no surprise that she has a special interest in adapting and translating eLearning for global markets.
Job Titles:
- Director of Learning & Development
Jim attended the University of Notre Dame where he was a captain and record-holder on the men's swim team. Upon graduation, he joined Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) in its Chicago office. He worked on global engagements in aerospace & defense, financial services, and professional services verticals, first as an IT consultant and then as a training lead.
Jim then spent 10 years at AbbVie in a variety of roles. He was in charge of training development for AbbVie's portfolio of specialty products before taking over training development for all of HUMIRA's sales and account executive teams. Jim also managed a HUMIRA (GI) sales district before leading training for several of HUMIRA's strategic initiatives including the launch of HUMIRA Complete, an integrated patient experience. Jim is proudest of the 25+ trainers and content developers that he managed at AbbVie, the majority of whom have been promoted into commercial leadership positions.
After AbbVie, Jim took his talents to the agency side and joined SWIFT as Director of Learning & Development. He's excited to lead a team that provides cutting-edge learning solutions while acting as a strategic, consultative partner to a variety of clients around the globe.
When not at work, Jim can be found with his wife, Claire, a professional musician, and his two children, Jack and Ava. Interests include biking, reading, and watching his kids' different activities. Admittedly, he is a Notre Dame sports "junkie." Mondays at the office are more enjoyable for everyone after a ND win!
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President
- Partner
Mark is an expert on all accounts with an emphasis on technical support, labor management, special events, and live music production. From annual meetings to product launches, he finds the balance of theatrical productions and business meetings that clients need. Mark's goal is to create a perfect blend to provoke emotional connections with the audiences that ultimately brings positive changes in their behavior. Not only the live event tech guru, Mark's additional skills include film/video production, collecting NFL helmets, and hoarding all keepsakes (CDS, t-shirts, lanyards, cups, etc.) since starting at SWIFT 16 years ago.
When Randy is behind the three enormous monitors on his desk, you know he is working on the best graphics, animations, videos, and audio to engage learners through interactive training. He has over 16 years of experience with design, programming, and production and joined SWIFT as we started to take our sales training into the digital world and achieve the best results for our clients. Randy believes the key to sales effectiveness is a thoroughly educated sales force that knows their product inside and out. Additionally, he is self-diagnosed with a mental allergy to vegetables.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager, Learning & Development
Tenure: I have been working with SWIFT for 6 years.
Expertise: I am a producer and have worked with both the meeting and training team. For the meeting team my focus is on video and media production. For the training team I have now worked on eLearning for Ariad, both Iclusig and Brigatinib, and recently helped with the Cuvitru launch workshops. My role in training
Vicky is one of the foremost communications specialists in the country, bringing more than twenty-five years of experience. She is respected for both her strong creative aptitude and excellent organizational skills. Her expertise extends beyond meetings into training, virtual presentations, and ongoing communication initiatives. Nobody in the industry cares more passionately than she does about delivering communication programs that motivate, excite, and educate. To Vicky, "SWIFT smart solutions is not just a provider; we're a respected partner. We got there by achieving results." This passion is also seen in the beautiful, magazine worthy office that Vicky designed and that visitors will frequently react with a ‘WOW' upon entering.