Learning is one of the greatest privileges we have as human beings, and so like Michaelangelo, my goal is to continue learning into old age and beyond. How does this play out in my personal and professional life? Well, as you can see from the photo I took in 2018 of Cinque Terre on the Italian Amalfi coast, one of the ways I learn is by traveling. I've been to Russia, to several Caribbean countries, to eight countries in Europe, and have traveled to the nation of Haiti over 15 times.
Closer to home, I immensely enjoy the whole process of instructional design, from start to finish. There's nothing I love more than leading the learning process, as I analytically work with a team to move from needs ideation, brainstorming, and mind mapping, to the design stage of storyboarding. I love the challenge of finding alignment and clarity before course development begins, and then stepping up to develop individual modules that together form a cohesive eLearning, ILT, or vILT, or blended experience. To bring training courses to life for learners through interactivity and engagement, while hitting the nail on the head with business and organizational goals, brings me enormous satisfaction and purpose. I've had experience as an instructional designer and in learning and development consulting across corporate and nonprofit sectors and across multiple industries: pharmaceutical, financial, medical, marketing, nonprofit, and both domestic and international education.
What training can I design and develop to address your needs and meet your business goals? I look forward to using my passion for learning to create unique and effective experiences that engage and inspire. I strive to create effective and accessible learning experiences, which are also culturally sensitive and relevant. Here you'll gain insights into my approach to designing and developing excellent learning solutions, and the tools and technologies I use to deliver the highest quality learning experiences. If you are looking to enhance the skills and knowledge of your learners, my expertise in instructional design can help you achieve your learning and business goals. Reach out today!
Skilled in: Articulate Storyline 360 | Articulate Rise 360 | Camtasia | Vyond | Google Suite | Microsoft Office Suite | Trello | Microsoft Suite | Sharepoint | Zoom | WellSaid Labs | Canva | Synthesia| Gamma AI | LMS | ADDIE | Adult Learning Theory | eLearning Design and Development | Curriculum and Assessment Development | Train the Trainer | Data Analysis | Stakeholder Engagement | Leadership | Collaboration | Project Management | Role Clarification | Nonprofit Management | Fundraising | Evaluation
I attended the University of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa, earning a B.A. in Education. I then completed the credential program at the Applied Instructional Design Academy. These credentials are part of a 9-month Instructional Design Coaching / Mentorship program. They were earned after completing over 30+ lessons on various eLearning Development topics and receiving extensive coaching from ID professionals with 15+ years of experience. Earners complete a rigorous set of activities that include developing eLearning modules with extensive feedback, evaluating existing modules, completing simulated client projects, and multiple revisions.