David First

Vice President of Jobs


Summary of Expertise:

David is Vice President of Learning and Development at Suffolk Construction, a Boston-based construction management company which has been nationally recognized for its education initiatives many times under his leadership. This recognition includes Training Magazine’s ranking of #18 for his company across all industries and tops in construction management in the country.  

 

David’s entry into the field of corporate learning came by way of a career in education, teaching mathematics. David also coached basketball in prep school and college.

He has served as a presenter at multiple conferences, as well as serving on various committees and boards.

 

David's areas of expertise include leveraging the subject matter expert model, conversion of subject matter experts to effective instructors, needs assessment, just-in-time team and project performance assessment, college hire programs, acquisition facilitation and driving change through learning activities. David holds a bachelor's and Master's degree from Union College.

 
 
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