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Mr. Harmeson is a strategically minded and tactically focused executive leader leveraging over 30 years of experience across the Department of Defense (DOD) and corporate sectors. Expert in Instructional System Design (ISD), Project Management (PMP), Certified Knowledge Management (CKM), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration. Proven track record of driving process-oriented approaches, simplifying complex concepts, and empowering cross-functional workforces to operate at peak potential.

When it comes to E-learning, instructional design, and program design, I have the unique experience of being a pioneer in modern eLearning systems from both a business and an educational background. I have created content for Fortune 100 companies such as Amazon, CVS Health, Walgreens, AmerisourceBergen, United Airlines; and Fortune 500 companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, United Airlines, General Mills, Campell Soup, Comcast, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and United States Steel. Other companies include BMW, Samsung, Aetna, Nissan, Oncology Nursing Society, Southern Methodist University, Healiant, Craneware, and many more. Before corporate and healthcare training, I used to manage thousands of online students at Pennsylvania’s online high schools and have grown to delivering courses that have trained hundreds of thousands of people around the world. My greatest skill is putting myself in both the learner’s and stakeholder's shoes by designing engaging programs with measurable outcomes. My laid back yet punctual, positive, and detail-oriented attitude has allowed me to be successful with all types of SME’s and stakeholders, and creating programs from scratch to bring to market is my specialty.  - 2018 winner of Brandon Hall Silver for Best Launch of a Corporate University - 2017 winner of Brandon Hall Silver for Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

I am a learning professional with 20 years of experience in writing, developing, and delivering training across many different delivery methods. As any good instructor should, I started in the classroom. Combining that face-to-face training experience with a wide range of creative skills, I quickly transitioned to instructional design and have never looked back. I am passionate about excellence in learning, learner information retention, and making learning experiences interactive and fun. I continue to create training across many industries, and in every format, from Instructor Led Training to Virtual Reality. I have managed teams of IDs, graphic designers, and developers, and shaped learning products and companies from the ground up.

I design and build training programs and eLearning experiences used across courses, internal teams, and business operations. My work sits at the intersection of instructional design, visual design, and content strategy to ensure materials are structured well, easy to deliver, and built to hold up over time. I also support how training connects to the broader business by developing branded systems that align training, internal materials, and customer-facing content so everything stays consistent, clear, and scalable. When projects call for broader expertise, I collaborate with trusted specialists in curriculum development and facilitation to deliver cohesive, end-to-end learning solutions. I focus on how training is organized and applied day to day, so teams are not stuck piecing things together or constantly reworking materials, handling both full builds and refinements based on what the business needs. What I can support: • Online courses and eLearning (Articulate Storyline, Rise360, SCORM-ready) • Training programs, onboarding, and certification tracks • Participant guides, facilitator guides, and training decks • Facilitation structure, presentation flow, and delivery materials • Playbooks, SOPs, and internal documentation • Content structuring, copywriting, and copyediting • Visual design and branded training systems to ensure consistency across internal and external materials • Brand identity, messaging, and supporting materials tied to training, operations, and programs • Website and digital content that aligns with training and overall business systems Strong training — and strong businesses — depend on how content is structured, delivered, and maintained over time. I focus on making materials clear, usable, and scalable so teams can implement them without friction. Selected work includes: • Designed a 12-month education program guiding renters through the process of becoming first-time homebuyers • Developed educational options trading content and recurring newsletters for an international brokerage platform, covering foundational strategies, trade types, market concepts, and continued education materials • Built franchise playbooks and operational handbooks to support consistency across multi-location businesses • Designed courses and training collateral for nationally recognized skincare brands, including product education • Supported the development of OSHA-compliant safety training and state-compliant HR and workplace conduct training programs • Built end-to-end operational, HR, hiring, marketing, and brand systems for a multi-location hospitality group, supporting scalable growth and consistent operations I bring 18+ years of experience across design and content, now focused on building training programs and learning materials that are clear, practical, and built to last. My work often extends beyond training into the broader systems a business runs on, ensuring everything from internal documentation to external content is aligned, cohesive, and built to support growth.

Helping mission-driven teams build learning experiences that create meaningful, measurable change. Most training looks good on paper but fails to stick. We design learning that is practical, personal, and honest. We design solutions that actually changes how people think and act. What we deliver: ✅ Full-cycle course development – From needs analysis and curriculum mapping to course build (Rise 360, Storyline) and LMS integration. ✅ Branded learning experiences – Clean, emotionally resonant design with job aids, digital resources, and SCORM content that fits your brand. ✅ Learning strategy & consulting – Guidance on how to use training to solve real performance problems, not just deliver information. ✅ Creative media integration –Interviews, SME videos, and explainer assets that connect with learners on a human level. Recent Case Highlight: Head of Learning for Discover Behavior, a behavior-change platform serving adults re-entering society after incarceration. Delivered: - 12 learning modules / 48+ lessons in Rise 360 - Full curriculum map and SCORM integration - Video interviews with peer specialists and SMEs - A blended learning model designed for transformation, not just compliance What Clients Say: - “A huge asset—especially in the tech space where quick problem solving is paramount.” – Patrick F. - “Colin's priorities are aligned around supporting whole-child development.” – Angelo B. - “Tremendous passion for helping kids... I cannot recommend him more highly.” – Brandon S. Why Partner With Us: With experience spanning tech startups, nonprofits, and digital product businesses, we bring a unique blend of instructional design, psychology, and brand creativity. Our mission is simple: to help organizations deliver learning that matters.

I’m a senior instructional designer and eLearning developer with 30 years of experience transforming complex content into engaging, accessible, LMS-ready learning experiences. I specialize in Articulate 360, including Storyline 360 and Rise 360, and I can support the full eLearning development process from needs analysis, design documents, and storyboarding to prototype development, module buildout, QA, SCORM publishing, and LMS testing. Clients often come to me with PowerPoints, white papers, videos, audio files, manuals, SME notes, or raw content that needs structure. I turn those materials into polished learning experiences with clear objectives, scenario-based activities, knowledge checks, interactive practice, professional narration, and strong visual design. I also bring a full production network when needed, including voice talent and graphic design support, so clients do not have to manage multiple vendors. My goal is simple: make the learning clear, engaging, accessible, and ready to launch. If you need an experienced eLearning partner who can take your project from messy content to finished course, I’d be glad to learn more about what you’re building.