GTM Readiness Manager, Instructional Design Dec 2022 - Current

Equinix

• Design and develop learning solutions anchored in adult learning methodology

• Perform needs analysis to identify skill and knowledge gaps in our sales process

• Communicate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop materials that address learning needs

• Implement thorough assessment and evaluation methodologies to measure learning outcomes, key performance indicators, and return on investment

• Author elearning courses, job aids, and multimedia using a variety of technical tools

• Review and revise existing learning content based on new information, trends, and developments

• Mentor Junior IDs on best practices in instructional design and learning and development

• Started and lead an Instructional Design Book club

• Research and implement innovative learning technologies and AI to create engaging learning experiences.

 

Senior Instructional Designer Oct 2020 - Dec 2022

Cox Automotive Inc.

• Designed an inclusive instructional design checklist, now widely adopted across SBO Sales Training and Effectiveness for creating more inclusive learning experiences

• Served as a learning consultant, collaborating with key stakeholders to create impactful learning experiences for sales team members

• Established learning and evaluation metrics in collaboration with stakeholders and SMEs, aligning with learning objectives, anticipated behavior changes, and KPIs

• Collaborated with team members to develop a learning governance framework for a more streamlined design process

• Crafted learning experiences focused on measurable outcomes for targeted behavioral changes

• Utilized an ADDIE-inspired design process to create complex, blended learning solutions for nationwide sales teams

• Cultivated and managed strategic partnerships within the Sales Learning and Effectiveness team

• Led the Culture Club and Book Club initiatives for the Sales Training and Effectiveness team

• Mentored and provided constructive feedback to Instructional Designers on the team

• Employed various tools, including Articulate Storyline360, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, InDesign, Canva, and Microsoft Apps, to enhance the design process

 

Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer June 2020 - Aug 2020

DESIGNxHUMANITY

• Design and Develop a course using AGILE project management.

• Utilized best practices in MicroLearning to create an eLearning course.

• Worked with SME (Subject Matter Expert) to develop content and create learning objectives.

• Tools Used; Miro, Trello, Google Slides, EdApp, Canva.

 

Instructional Designer and Innovation Coach, August 2018 - Oct 2020

Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union

• Converted in-service professional development from being one offering for the entire group to mini-conference style offerings with self-paced learning options to better meet the needs of educators. 

• Utilize Adult Learning Theory, ADDIE, and Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation to develop and design ILT, vILT, and eLearning for 300+ educators.

• Led daily vILT (Virtual Instructor-Led Training) for educators to learn EdTech tools and best practices in remote learning design with an average of 15 participants that watched it live and another 15 watched the recording.

• Managed multiple projects for designing and developing professional learning opportunities.

• Successfully coached educators to transition from ILT to vILT and Blended Learning due to COVID19. 

 

Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer, May 2017-Dec 2017

Vermont Agency of Education

• Applied Adult learning theory, ADDIE, and Kirkpatrick’s Levels of ID to develop an eLearning course on Open Education Resources.

• Acted as the SME while consulting regularly with the Product Owner

• Regularly met with the product owner starting with a kick off meeting and then various standups to review components of the design and development process from analysis, to storyboarding, to eLearning design, to LMS structure. 

• Used Articulate 360, Storyline and Rise, to develop the course.

 

Director and Project Manager, Summer Cultural Immersion Program, 2016, 2017 Summers,

Castleton University

• Designed, developed, and implemented a 3-week cultural immersion program for 30-40 international university students.

• Developed and fostered a highly qualified team of university professors and student mentors.

• Created a detailed project plan with a budget, well-defined tasks, milestones, client sign-offs and specifications, which served to communicate project progress to management.

• Used Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation to evaluate the success of the program. 

• Analyzed program survey results to make adjustments for improvement. In 2017, On a scale from 1 to 5, 5 being ‘Amazing’, 100% of participants rated the program as a 4 or 5.

 

Instructional Designer and Technology Integration Specialist, Aug 2014 - Aug 2018,

Rutland Central Supervisory Union

• Authored and awarded a $4,000 grant to build a makerspace.

• Set training goals for teachers and implemented timelines to meet those goals.

• Worked with SME teachers to design engaging instruction using EdTech to transform student engagement and learning.

• Trained Teachers on using a variety of Educational Technology tools such as LMS (Learning Management Systems).

 

Instructional Designer and English Language Teacher, Aug 2010-July 2012

US Peace Corps, Ifugao State University, Philippines

• Designed and Developed ILT for 300+ educators at a time on best practices for teaching and learning.

• Conducted site needs analysis to determine curriculum development needs.

• Coached and mentored Peace Corps volunteers on a variety of topics from job responsibilities to relationship building skills

 

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