Aubrey Vance
Sandy,UT
Summary
Sr. Instructional Designer leveraging learning technology strategy and stakeholder consultation to deliver training solutions. Designed 500+ customized programs, resulting in 4.7/5 customer satisfaction. Leads project management initiatives and develops inclusive learning experiences with measurable outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Instructional Designer
Optum Learn
01.2024 - Current
- Design end-to-end learning solutions for complex topics, translating SOPs, and business requirements into clear, learner-centered training assets.
- Partner with SMEs and cross-functional stakeholders to identify customer needs, influence learning solutions and technology that align with business goals.
- Recommend learning technology approaches and tools to improve development efficiency, learner experience, and organizational alignment.
- Apply AI-enabled tools and adult learning principles to streamline design workflows and improve content effectiveness.
- Conduct role-based skills mapping to design performance-driven learning aligned with job responsibilities.
- Apply inclusive instructional design and accessibility best practices to create equitable experiences for learners with diverse backgrounds, abilities and learning preferences.
- Build and maintain digital learning experiences using tools such as Rise 360, ensuring engaging and scalable relevant training delivery.
- Manage and continuously improve 100+ curriculum assets within LMS platforms and multi-phase programs, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs and source-of-truth documentation.
- Analyze learner data, feedback, and performance insights to evaluate content effectiveness and drive continuous improvements.
- Mentor and coach team members while managing concurrent projects, providing actionable feedback, coordinating stakeholder input, and delivering high-quality outputs in demanding environments.
Learning Specialist
Pitsco Education
01.2015 - 12.2023
- Participated in cross-functional think tanks and technology evaluation initiatives, contributing to the identification, assessment, and adoption of emerging learning technologies and tools.
- Designed and consulted on 500+ customized learning programs for clients worldwide, adapting learning solutions to varied organizational, cultural, and learner needs.
- Advocate for both business priorities and learner needs, balancing operational requirements with user experience to deliver practical, effective, and learner-centered solutions.
- Designed on-demand and in-person learning experiences for a diverse global audience with a customer satisfaction score of 4.7/5.
- Incorporated inclusion and diversity best practices in creating content for 20+ distinct learning experiences.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to engage in a user-centered approach to designing new products and services by soliciting and implementing end-user feedback throughout the process.
- Developed assessments and user polls to measure the effectiveness of learning solutions, and improved offerings based on measurement data.
Teacher
Salt Lake/Jordan School District
01.2004 - 12.2015
- Gathered and analyzed data to create, implement, and assess programs resulting in 10% student growth.
- Led peer teams over multiple years in needs analysis, conflict management, data-driven development, evaluation, and iteration.
- Provided educational support for end learners from a variety of languages, cultures and learning abilities.
- Coached new team members in skills critical to career growth and development
Education
M. Ed. Education - Education
Utah State University
Logan, UtahLogan, Utah
B.S. Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, UtahProvo, Utah
Skills
- Learning technology strategy
- Needs analysis
- Stakeholder consultation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Instructional design
- Adult learning principles
- Scenario-based learning
- Learning analytics
- Project management
- AI tools and applications
- Authoring tools and platforms
Certifications And Endorsements
English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
Association for Talent Development Instructional Design Certificate
Volunteer And Community Leadership
15+ years of experience supporting volunteer, community and faith-based organizations through leadership, mentoring, event coordination and educational programming., Led children’s learning programs, youth wellness initiatives, and community performing arts productions involving volunteers, families and community stakeholders. Collaborated with culturally diverse and international communities through volunteer-driven programs and events. Designed inclusive, accessible and engaging learning experiences for participants across a range of ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Timeline
Sr Instructional Designer
Optum Learn
01.2024 - Current
Learning Specialist
Pitsco Education
01.2015 - 12.2023
Teacher
Salt Lake/Jordan School District
01.2004 - 12.2015
M. Ed. Education - Education
Utah State University
B.S. Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University