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Dean Croll

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Corporate Training and Development Analyst, Instructional Design & Development, Digital Learning at Aetna, a CVS Health Company
📍 Greater Pittsburgh Region, United States

With over twenty years in IT and education, Dean is an expert in instructional design and digital learning. He has a strong background in developing scalable learning solutions and leadership development pathways for major corporations. He holds a B. S. from Slippery Rock University and a degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

Outside of his corporate role, Dean channels his creativity into his own business, "Cautionary Tale by Dean. " This venture provides machine embroidery, custom art, and digitization services, blending his skills in fine art and graphic design with technology. This entrepreneurial pursuit operates from his residence, serving clients remotely.

He is the owner of a creative business specializing in custom art and machine embroidery.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Corporate Training and Development Analyst, Instructional Design & Development, Digital Learning
Location
Greater Pittsburgh Region, United States
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Leadership vs. Management
His recent posts emphasize a desire to work for leaders who focus on people and purpose, not just managers who focus on process and timelines.
Valuing Skill Sets
He is seeking a role at a company that values unique skills, thoughtful work, and demonstrated impact over sheer speed of completion.
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Career

Work history

7-2023 - 10-2025
Corporate Training and Development Analyst, Instructional Design & Development, Digital Learning
Aetna, a CVS Health Company
3-2017 - 12-2023
Owner
Cautionary Tale by Dean
7-2022 - 2-2023
Senior Instructional Designer
LHT Learning
9-2020 - 7-2022
Instructional Designer
Penn State University
4-2021 - 9-2021
Instructional Designer
Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC
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Education
1991 - 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Slippery Rock University
2008 - 2010
Associate's degree
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
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