My Story
I've been telling stories since childhood: short writings about monsters eating homework, cartoons of magical horses, and videos of real-life happenings through social media. Stories are magical in their ability to entertain, teach, and remember. My passion for storytelling and learning combined with my strong analytical, communication, and multimedia skills led me to pursue a career in learning design.
Since 2014, I have worked in a variety of industries (e.g., automotive, healthcare, retail, technology) as a full-time employee, contractor, or freelancer. I got my start in learning design when a healthcare technology company hired me to write documentation and design graphics for their new Education team. I was fortunate to work alongside talented, inspiring instructional designers who taught me what successful learning looks like. My passion for learning design only grew from there, and I committed to pursing this career.
Currently, I'm working on my Master's in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies through Florida State University and working as a Learning Designer for a large healthcare organization. In my spare time, I read A LOT of design and psychology books to expand my knowledge and attend open-learning sessions to deepen my skillset as a learning designer.
If you're looking for a multitalented learning designer who can create engaging, effective educational content, I'd love to chat. Please feel free to reach out anytime!
My Values
Data Focused
I believe that learning solutions should be based on
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a cognitive theory of how people learn and
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scientifically valid research studies.
Empathetic Solutions
I put myself in the learner's shoes so that I can empathize with their needs and understand their motivations to deliver the best learning solution possible.
Transformative Daring
I'm not afraid to engage in thoughtful risk-taking to design learning solutions that improve our world dramatically.
My Skills
Content Creation
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Animation design (e.g., gifs)
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Audio editing
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Coding (CSS, HTML, Javascript)
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UI/UX design
Design Technologies
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Adobe After Effects
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Adobe Audition
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Adobe Premiere
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SnagIt
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Vyond
Learning Design
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Adult education
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Adult learning theories (e.g., ADDIE, Dick & Carey, SAM)
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Evaluation models (e.g., Kirkpatrick)
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Project management
Learning Technologies
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Google Suite
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Learning management systems (e.g., Absorb, Canvas, LearnUpon, SAP, Workday)
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Video conferencing (e.g., WebEx, Zoom)
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Xyleme LCMS
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