I'm an instructional designer who believes that great learning experiences are built on deep empathy for learners and a relentless focus on performance outcomes.
With over [X years] of experience in instructional design, I've helped organizations transform how they develop and enable their people. My work spans technical training, customer education, and sales enablement—always with a focus on creating learning experiences that drive measurable business impact.
My journey into instructional design started with [your background story - e.g., "a fascination with how people learn" or "working as a trainer and realizing training alone wasn't enough"]. Since then, I've worked with companies in [industries you've worked in], designing learning solutions for audiences ranging from field technicians to enterprise sales teams.
I hold [your degree/certifications - e.g., "a Master's in Instructional Design from University Name" or "certifications in ATD, CPTD, etc."] and stay current with learning science research and emerging technologies that can enhance the learning experience.
I believe the best instructional design begins with understanding what people need to DO differently, not just what they need to KNOW. Every project starts with a thorough needs analysis to identify the real performance gaps and ensure learning is the right solution.
Completion rates don't matter if learners can't apply what they've learned. I design with the work context in mind, incorporating realistic scenarios, job aids, and performance support that extend beyond the training moment to ensure real behavior change.
Every learning solution should tie back to business outcomes. I work with stakeholders to define success metrics upfront and design evaluation strategies that go beyond smile sheets to measure actual performance improvement and business impact.
Subject matter experts have invaluable knowledge, but they're not always natural teachers. I work closely with SMEs to extract their expertise and translate it into learner-centered experiences, respecting their knowledge while bringing instructional design best practices to the table.