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Ready to ditch the dull? Let's collaborate! With a Master's in Education, 12 years of classroom teaching experience, 7 years in instructional design and eLearning development, and a background in visual art, I specialize in creating learning experiences that are anything but dull! Whether you need eLearning modules, explainer videos, instructor-led training, reference guides, job aids, or more, I’m here to deliver solutions that meet your needs. MY APPROACH IS: ✅ solution-oriented ✅ 'yes' first ✅ organized, detailed, and communicative 🛠️ TOOLS INCLUDE: Articulate 360 Captivate Camtasia Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power Automate, Lists, Forms) Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premeire Pro) Canva ✨TRUSTED BY CLIENTS: Zoom Etsy Healthcare Professionals JetSet Adventures Travel Agency ✨𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗔 𝗡𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚. 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘, 𝗪𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟✨

For over ten years, I have been committed to teaching others and to the science of how people learn. During this time, I have taught secondary level English, Reading, and College and Career Readiness and have served as a mentor to train new teachers. As a teacher, I have designed my own curriculum for the duration of my career, including creating an entirely new course for my school district’s use across numerous secondary schools. I have a Masters of Science in Education, providing an extensive background in the psychology, science, and practice of learning. For the past two years, I have worked in instructional design, primarily at the college level, working alongside SMEs to design courses for many diverse subject areas. Additionally, I have built and QA'd courses for another client and their entire catalog of online learning. My experience in instructional design includes the following LMS and authoring tools: - Canvas LMS - LearnDash - LearnWorlds - D2L Brightspace - Blackboard - Articulate Rise My goals in designing instruction: - Establish a strong set of objectives that ensure learners are able to complete a task or apply what they have learned - Create a clear structure for how the content will be presented - Meet these objectives through scenario-based training, interactive activities, and consistent knowledge checks/assessments - Regular dialogue with clients or SMEs to ensure that their learning goals are accomplished - Researching and finding innovative ways to maintain engagement with learners (Articulate RIse/Storyline, Adobe Captivate)

I'm an experienced fiction editor and ghostwriter, focusing primarily in romance, with specialties in mafia romance, paranormal romance, why choose, and romantasy. I also have a Master's degree in Instructional Design/ Learning Experience Design and have experience in Adobe Rise 360, Adobe Articulate Storyline, WordPress, Canva, Blackboard LMS, Canvas LMS, and Adobe Photoshop.

I provide instructional design and outcome-based course design for organizations that need workforce training, onboarding, vocational learning, or eLearning programs tied to measurable results. My work focuses on structured learning, practical application, and evidence of capability, not just attractive content or course completion. My training background began with U.S. Air Force training in 1985, where I learned early that effective instruction depends on clear outcomes, structured practice, feedback, and continuous improvement. That performance-based mindset still shapes my work today: clarify the outcome, structure the learning, test what learners can actually do, and improve the experience. I’m a strong fit when you need to turn complex information into a course, training program, onboarding pathway, vocational curriculum, or certification-oriented learning experience with clear objectives, aligned assessments, and usable learning materials. WHAT I HELP ORGANIZATIONS BUILD • Outcome-based online courses and blended learning programs • Workforce training and employee development programs • Vocational and certification-oriented training • Onboarding and role-readiness programs • Curriculum maps, course outlines, lesson structures, and assessments • Scenario-based eLearning and applied practice activities • Instructor-led and self-paced training materials • xAPI-enabled HTML5 learning experiences • cmi5-ready learning materials for richer learning data • LMS-ready course materials for common learning platforms BEST FIT CLIENTS I’m usually the right fit for organizations that need training tied to job performance, readiness, certification, compliance, onboarding, or measurable learning outcomes. Many clients come to me with strong subject matter expertise but no clear course structure. I help turn that expertise into a learning experience with clear objectives, logical sequencing, practical application, and evidence of learning. MY APPROACH I begin by clarifying the business goal, learner profile, required performance, and evidence of success. From there, I structure the course, organize the content, design learning activities, build assessments, and develop the materials needed for delivery. I use an iterative design process because serious training improves through feedback, testing, and refinement. The first version should be thoughtful. The final version should be stronger because we’ve checked it against the actual learning goal. TECHNOLOGY AND DELIVERY I develop xAPI-enabled HTML5 learning experiences and cmi5-ready course materials for organizations that want better learning data than traditional completion tracking can provide. I also create LMS-ready materials for platforms such as TalentLMS, Canvas, LearnWorlds, LearnDash, Thinkific, Absorb, Cornerstone, and related systems. Tools and technologies I work with include Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, PowerPoint, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, xAPI, cmi5, HTML5, and common LMS delivery formats. My focus is not simply uploading content into an LMS. My focus is designing structured learning experiences that help organizations gather better evidence of learner progress, practice, and capability. INDUSTRIES I SERVE • Healthcare and medical training • Manufacturing and engineering • Information and operational technologies • Industrial controls and building management systems • Training and consulting organizations • Public and private sector workforce development • Corporate and professional services WHY WORK WITH ME • Performance-Based Experience: My training foundation goes back to U.S. Air Force instructional environments, where learning had to support real performance, not just content exposure. • Outcome Alignment: I connect course structure, learning activities, assessments, and delivery materials to the outcomes your organization needs. • Structured Learning: I use clear sequencing, scaffolding, and chunking so learners can move from introduction to practice to applied capability. • Better Learning Data: When appropriate, I use xAPI, cmi5, and HTML5 approaches to support richer evidence than basic completion tracking. • Tailored Solutions: Every project is customized to your audience, training goals, source material, and delivery environment. NOT THE BEST FIT I’m probably not the right choice for projects that only need quick slide cleanup, basic formatting, isolated video edits, or low-cost content assembly without a defined learning goal. GOOD NEXT STEP Send a message with your course goal, audience, current source material, desired outcome, delivery platform, and timeline. I’ll help you determine the right scope and path forward.

ATD Certified Master Trainer | Online Course Quality Reviewer | Learning Game Developer | 18+ Years Transforming Learning Experiences As an ATD Certified Master Trainer with 18+ years of expertise, 500+ e-learning lessons developed, 300+ live training sessions delivered, and innovative learning games, I help organizations build training that drives measurable results. ➢ What I Offer: ✓ Expert Training Delivery & Facilitation ‣ Live virtual and in-person training using proven ATD methodologies ‣ Train-the-trainer programs and facilitator coaching ‣ Master-level facilitation techniques for maximum engagement ✓ Online Course Quality Review & Optimization ‣ Comprehensive audits for engagement, effectiveness, and accessibility (WCAG 2.1) ‣ Content structure analysis and improvement recommendations ‣ Assessment design and learning objective alignment ‣ Detailed reports with actionable strategies ✓ Custom eLearning Development & Learning Games ‣ Interactive, mobile-responsive courses that solve real business problems ‣ Educational video games that make complex concepts engaging ‣ Scenario-based learning and simulations for technical skills ‣ Gamification strategies and microlearning modules ✓ Training Program Strategy & Implementation ‣ Needs analysis and curriculum mapping ‣ LMS implementation and optimization ‣ Performance metrics and ROI measurement ➢ Proven Impact: Achieved 97% compliance rates across distributed teams Delivered 300+ live sessions with 4.8/5 average satisfaction Reduced equipment downtime by 15% through preventive maintenance training Trained 5,000+ employees on technical systems and safety protocols Saved organizations $500K+ through optimized training delivery Increased knowledge retention by 40% through learning games ➢ Industry Expertise: Manufacturing & Industrial Operations | Electrical Systems & Equipment Maintenance | Safety Compliance & OSHA | Automotive Service Excellence | Food Service & QSR | Real Estate Software | Military & Defense Training | Game-Based Learning ➢ Current Leadership: Training Programs Manager at ProTraining Solutions and Curriculum Manager at Drive, leading instructional design initiatives and automotive training curriculum development. ➢ Technical Proficiencies: Authoring: Articulate 360 (expert since 2007), Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond Game Development: Unity, Construct 3, HTML5/JavaScript LMS: Cornerstone, Moodle, Canvas, TalentLMS, and more Design: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Final Cut Pro Project Management: MS Project, Trello, Asana, SharePoint ➢ My Approach: As an ATD Master Trainer, I deliver transformation, not just information. Every project focuses on: ‣ Clear, measurable learning outcomes aligned with business objectives ‣ Engaging, interactive content respecting adult learning principles ‣ Practical application with real-world context ‣ Continuous improvement based on learner feedback ➢ What Sets Me Apart: My unique combination of ATD Master Trainer certification, instructional design expertise, and game development skills creates learning experiences that are educationally sound and genuinely engaging. I leverage game mechanics and master facilitation techniques to drive measurable outcomes. ➢ Certifications: ATD Certified Master Trainer eLearning Design Certificate Instructional Systems Design Certification OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Navy Instructor Certification ➢ Recent Projects: ASE certification training materials and delivery Safety training game (reduced incidents by 25%) Interactive electrical troubleshooting simulator Automotive technician curriculum development Compliance training with branching scenarios Curriculum management systems and workflows Whether you need expert facilitation, course quality review, learning game development, or strategic guidance, I deliver solutions that create lasting impact. Ready to transform your training? Let's connect. All modules are fully responsive and accessible. Portfolio samples available upon request.

Fractional Learning Strategist | LMS Strategy | Onboarding Architecture | Learning Systems Organizations don't have a training problem. They have a systems problem — and that's what I fix. I'm a fractional learning strategist with 25+ years building training infrastructure inside Fortune 500 companies and distributed, compliance-driven workforces. I specialize in stepping into organizations where training is scattered, onboarding is manual, and nobody has a clear picture of what's actually working — and turning that into a structured, measurable system that runs without me holding it together. What I typically help with: - LMS audits, selection, and implementation - Onboarding redesign for high-volume or multi-location organizations - Role-based learning path architecture - Content consolidation and curriculum restructuring - Learning analytics and performance measurement frameworks Recent work includes: Auditing and retooling a fragmented LMS for a multi-location healthcare group — rebuilding the full infrastructure in TalentLMS, defining workflows and automations, and designing role-based learning paths from the ground up. Curriculum architecture for global compliance and analytics training programs across multiple industries. I don't sell platforms. I don't build courses for the sake of building them. I diagnose what's broken, recommend what will actually work, and build the system around that. If you're onboarding at scale, managing a distributed workforce, or sitting on an LMS nobody's actually using — let's talk.