Hire the Best Instructional Designers in Ohio

Do you need to build a new training program from the ground up? Do you have existing programs that are outdated, ineffective, fragmented, or missing a strong instructional design foundation? Do you just need a reliable training and development partner? I can help. Clients partner with me when they are preparing for workforce transitions, capturing subject matter expertise before retirement or turnover, scaling onboarding efforts, modernizing training programs, or creating systems that support long-term organizational growth. I can help transform complex information into structured, sustainable training programs. I bring strategy, architecture, structure, and execution to initiatives designed to perform—not simply inform. My focus is helping organizations solve real-world business challenges through knowledge transfer, workforce readiness, onboarding systems, process documentation, learning architecture, and measurable performance outcomes. As an Upwork Top Rated Plus professional (Top 3% Worldwide), I maintain a 100% client satisfaction score, and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, results-driven solutions. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 ✔ Knowledge Capture & Transfer Systems ✔ Training Programs Built from the Ground Up ✔ Workforce Readiness & Onboarding Programs ✔ Process Documentation & SOP Development ✔ Curriculum Architecture & Learning Journeys ✔ Leadership Development Programs ✔ Learning Program Modernization ✔ Rebranding Projects ✔ Organizational Knowledge Retention ✔ Instructional Design & Learning Strategy ✔ eLearning & Multimedia Development ✔ Career Transition Support (Individuals & Workforce Outplacement Services) ✔ Video Production 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜'𝗩𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣𝗘𝗗 I've worked across automotive, financial services, government, healthcare, higher education, insurance, life sciences, logistics, manufacturing, nonprofit, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, retail, services, startups, and transportation. My client list includes: AbbVie, Anthem, BNSF Railway, Cleveland Clinic, DIA, Federal Government, FedEx, Fifth Third Bank, Girls on the Run, Healthfirst, Heinen's, Intuit, Local Governmental Agencies, Nationwide Insurance, Oswald, PNC Bank, Savers, State Farm, State Governmetal Agencies, Supreme Court of Ohio, Target, Tesla, Teva Pharmaceuticals, UCLA, USC, Verizon, and many more! 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 To maintain quality and client satisfaction, I work exclusively through Upwork and partner with a select number of clients at any given time. This allows me to remain responsive, focused, and fully invested in each engagement. I am happy to provide a high-level estimate at no cost. If a more exact estimate is needed, I strongly recommend a paid engagement to allow me to review your materials, identify needs and gaps, develop a plan, and then recommend an approach. I welcome only those that are ready to get started. Serious inquiries only, please. 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗦 360Learning • Absorb • Adobe Captivate (all versions) • Adobe Creative Cloud • Articulate 360 (Rise 360, Storyline 360) • Camtasia • Canva • Canvas • ChatGPT • Claude • Colossyan • Cornerstone • Docebo • Eleven Labs • Elucidat • Envato • H5P • HeyGen • Kling AI • LearnDash • LearnUpon • LearnWorlds • Lectora • Moodle • Powtoon • Reach 360 • Runway • SAP Litmos • Revoicer • SkyPrep • Synthesia (Enterprise Partner) • TalentLMS • Thinkific • Tovuti • Vyond (Enterprise Agency partner) • Wellsaid Labs and more! 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 Please note that my rates vary depending on the project type, scope, complexity, timeline, turnaround expectations, and organization type. Engagement options include: • Hourly • Fixed-Price Milestones (worry-free, all-inclusive) • Prepaid Blocks of Hours • Monthly Retainers • Discounted Rates for 2026 will be offered in June, July, and August only (i.e., slow periods only) Standard Hourly Rates Elearning Development Only = $45-$55 Elearning Development & Instructional Design = $55-$65 Instructional Design Only = $65-$75 Manager / Project Management = $75-$85 𝗠𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and All Holidays (Regular, U.S., Federal) 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹. Please do not include any personal contact information in your message. Upwork monitors all communications and may automatically remove contact details before I receive your message. Sharing personal contact information prior to a formal contract being in place may also violate Upwork’s Terms of Service and could result in account restrictions or suspension. To remain compliant with Upwork’s policies, all communication must stay on the platform until a contract has been officially established. Once a contract is in place, we can discuss alternative communication methods if needed. Thank you!

I design training for the people who do the hardest jobs: school nurses, CPS workers, social service professionals, and the organizations that support them. I know this space. I've built a 7-hour ILT and multiple Rise course series for the National Association of School Nurses, and co-led development on a large-scale course library for child and adult protective services workers. I understand the content, the stakes, and what it actually takes to reach people who are stretched thin and skeptical of mandatory training. My background is end-to-end: needs assessment, storyboarding, full development in Rise and Storyline, ILT design, and polished, reviewable output that's ready for stakeholder feedback. I'm particularly good at catching what others miss, like accessibility gaps, content that could land wrong with vulnerable audiences, or material that's technically accurate but won't transfer to practice. I work well with organizations looking for an embedded partner over the long term. If you're building something ongoing in healthcare, social services, or a helping profession, that's my sweet spot. What I bring: —Healthcare and social services specialization: school nursing, social work, child and adult protective services —Full-cycle ID: needs assessment through launch-ready development —eLearning (Rise, Storyline) and ILT, including train-the-trainer design —Accessibility-first: WCAG and Section 508 compliant —Trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming design practice Tools: Articulate Rise, Storyline, Vyond, Canva, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Word, Google Workspace Also available for: content structuring and storyboarding, SME content cleanup, video creation, job aids and workbooks, assessments, proofreading (APA, MLA, Chicago) Portfolio available upon request. I protect client confidentiality and don't publish work publicly—samples include redesigned SME content, interactive eLearning modules, and fully developed ILTs.

I help healthcare organizations turn complex information into clear, engaging, and effective learning experiences. I only use AI tools with your permission, but I have extensive experience using them for course creation to control costs while creating stunning design. I specialize in developing accredited courses and competency-based training for healthcare professionals. My background includes work with DNP graduate programs, nursing schools, medical device manufacturers, and medical professional associations. I’ve also created pre-med programs and social work certification courses — all designed with a strong understanding of adult learning, clinical accuracy, and regulatory alignment. Specialties include: - CEU-eligible and accreditation-ready course development - Clinical simulations and medical device demonstrations (Articulate Rise & Storyline) - Competency-based training design - Interactive anatomy and physiology content - Experience authoring training with Articulate Rise and Storyline, Camtasia, and many other tools. - Always trying new AI training and development tools. I would love to try out a new tool or project with you if you want to experiment! If you're building eLearning for medical professionals, regulatory training, or health-focused academic programs, I can help ensure your content is both educationally sound and clinically accurate. Let’s connect and explore how I can help your next healthcare training initiative succeed.

Most organizations don’t have a content problem, they have a learning strategy problem. I help technical, innovation, and education-focused teams design scalable learning systems that transfer complex knowledge, change behavior, and support real-world performance (not just deliver content). My work sits at the intersection of instructional design, technical subject matter, and product thinking. I’ve designed professional learning, technical training, and digital learning experiences across education, technology, and innovation-driven organizations, including complex domains such as data centers and emerging technology. Clients work with me when they need more than slides, they need clarity, structure, and learning systems that actually work. What I do best: - Learning strategy & architecture - Training needs analysis and curriculum frameworks - Learning journeys for technical or complex topics - Scenario-based learning design for behavior change - Training systems design (not just individual courses) Technical & professional learning design: - eLearning development (Storyline, Rise, AI-supported workflows) - Professional learning and curriculum design - Technical training content for specialized domains - Interactive and scenario-based modules Consulting & optimization: - Improving existing training for engagement and impact - Structuring large or messy content into clear learning pathways - Aligning training with business or organizational goals I bring 10+ years of experience in education and curriculum design, combined with hands-on experience in instructional design, product technology, and innovation-focused projects. My approach blends pedagogical expertise with business and technical understanding — which is why clients trust me with complex, high-stakes learning initiatives. If you’re looking for someone who can think strategically about learning and also execute with precision, I’d love to discuss your project. I also offer structured Training & eLearning Blueprint services for teams who want clarity before development.

I have over 10 years of experience designing employee and professional development training from beginning to end. This includes writing classes, creating eLearning courses, designing job aids and communications, and developing presentation materials including PowerPoints, facilitators' guides, and participants' guides, and creating class evaluations. I analyze needs, design learning content, and develop eLearning and instructor-led, participant-centered courses with all learners in mind. As a lifelong learner myself, I enjoy finding new and creative ways to delivery training content to audiences that they can connect with and begin to make behavior changes as a result of. I have nearly a decade of experience writing, editing, and developing eLearning content in major platforms like Captivate and Storyline as well as implementing and managing learning management systems. I am also able to offer graphic design and training strategy support, where needed.

Experienced HR and Instructional Design professional with 10 years of cross-training in benefits, recruitment, and training. Possess in-depth understanding of HRIS and LMS systems. Proficient in engaging and connecting with customers of different backgrounds, both internally and externally. The biggest career achievement was uncovering more than $100,000 in negative earnings in the Nationwide Insurance pension, impacting over 60 associates during the transition from PeopleSoft to Workday.