Results-driven Instructional Designer with 6+ years of experience architecting engaging learning solutions that drive measurable business outcomes across corporate and healthcare environments
Proven track record of reducing training development time by 35% while increasing learner engagement scores by 40% through innovative use of microlearning, gamification, and scenario-based design
Expert in Articulate 360 Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud with advanced skills in learning analytics, accessibility compliance, and mobile-responsive design
Collaborative partner skilled in extracting knowledge from subject matter experts and translating complex technical content into digestible learning experiences for diverse audiences
Strong project management capabilities with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects using ADDIE and SAM methodologies
Work Experience
MedTech Solutions Inc.
Senior Instructional Designer
March 2021 - Present
Architected comprehensive onboarding program for 1,200+ healthcare professionals, reducing time-to-competency from 6 weeks to 3.5 weeks while maintaining 96% certification pass rates
Collaborated with 15 subject matter experts using structured interview techniques and cognitive task analysis to develop 25 interactive eLearning modules on medical device protocols
Designed and implemented microlearning strategy using Articulate Rise 360, achieving 89% voluntary completion rates and 45% improvement in knowledge retention scores
Led transition from legacy LMS to new platform, creating migration strategy and training 200+ administrators across 12 regional offices
Developed accessibility-compliant learning materials following WCAG 2.1 standards, ensuring 100% compliance with Section 508 requirements
Managed $150K annual training budget while reducing per-learner development costs by 28% through strategic use of templates and rapid authoring tools
Corporate Learning Partners
Instructional Designer
June 2019 - February 2021
Created 40+ custom eLearning courses for Fortune 500 clients using Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, and Camtasia, serving over 5,000 learners annually
Implemented scenario-based learning approach for compliance training that increased engagement scores by 52% and reduced regulatory violations by 30%
Conducted comprehensive needs analyses for 8 client organizations, identifying performance gaps and designing targeted interventions that improved job performance metrics by average of 25%
Developed mobile-responsive learning solutions optimized for field workers, resulting in 78% completion rate on mobile devices
Established quality assurance processes that reduced course revision cycles from 4 rounds to 2, accelerating project delivery by 3 weeks on average
Mentored 3 junior instructional designers on advanced Storyline techniques and instructional design methodologies
Austin Community College
Learning Specialist
August 2017 - May 2019
Designed and facilitated professional development workshops for 150+ faculty members on online pedagogy and educational technology integration
Transformed 20 traditional face-to-face courses into hybrid and fully online formats using backward design principles and Universal Design for Learning framework
Collaborated with IT department to implement and customize Moodle LMS, training 200+ users and creating comprehensive user documentation
Conducted learning analytics assessments that identified at-risk student patterns, leading to intervention strategies that improved course completion rates by 18%
Developed video-based learning resources using Camtasia and Adobe Premiere, creating library of 100+ instructional videos with average engagement time of 85%
TechStart Solutions
Training Coordinator
January 2016 - July 2017
Designed and delivered new employee orientation program for rapidly scaling startup, onboarding 200+ employees while maintaining consistent quality and company culture alignment
Created just-in-time training materials for software updates and new feature releases, reducing support tickets by 40% and improving user adoption rates
Established learning management system from ground up, evaluating vendors, managing implementation, and creating governance structure for content management
Developed assessment strategies and performance support tools that improved software proficiency scores by 35% across all user groups
Skills
eLearning Development Tools
Articulate 360 Suite (Expert - 60+ courses developed)
Adobe Captivate (Advanced - Responsive design and VR integration)
Camtasia & Vyond (Advanced - Video-based learning and animation)
Agile for Learning Development - Rapid prototyping and iterative design
Stakeholder Management - SME interviews and consensus building
Virtual Facilitation - Zoom, Teams, WebEx training delivery
Documentation - Technical writing and process development
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Master of Education in Educational Technology
2017
Thesis: "Impact of Adaptive Learning Technologies on Adult Learner Engagement in Corporate Training Environments"
Relevant Coursework: Learning Sciences, Human-Computer Interaction, Assessment and Evaluation, Research Methods
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
2015
Concentration: Cognitive Psychology and Human Factors
Relevant Coursework: Cognitive Psychology, Statistics, Research Design, Human Learning and Memory
Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.7/4.0
Certifications
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
ATD
2020
Articulate Storyline 360 Advanced Certification
Articulate
2021
Google Analytics Individual Qualification (IQ)
Google
2020
Section 508 Trusted Tester Certification
DHS
2019
Awards & Recognition
Excellence in Learning Innovation Award
MedTech Solutions Inc.
2022
Recognized for developing VR-enhanced medical device training that reduced hands-on practice time by 50% while improving competency assessment scores by 30%
Brandon Hall Group Bronze Award
Brandon Hall Group
2021
Best Use of Microlearning - Awarded for "Compliance in 5" microlearning series that achieved 94% completion rate and 40% improvement in policy adherence across 2,000+ learners
Outstanding Graduate Student Award
UT Austin College of Education
2017
Selected from 200+ graduate students for academic excellence and research contribution to educational technology field
Publications & Thought Leadership
Making Compliance Training Stick: A Microlearning Approach
Training Industry Magazine
March 2022
The ROI of Accessible Design in Corporate eLearning
eLearning Industry
September 2021
From Classroom to Boardroom: Adapting Academic Design Principles for Corporate Training
ATD Blog
June 2020
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