David Winton
Huntsville
Summary
Dynamic Senior Instructional Designer with a proven track record at Molina Healthcare, specializing in e-learning and curriculum development. Expert in multimedia course creation and learning analytics, I enhanced software adoption and improved training effectiveness, driving operational efficiency and engagement across diverse healthcare teams. Passionate about empowering learners through innovative training solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LMS Coordinator & Communication Specialist Consultant
Beacon Hill Staffing for UMMS
Baltimore
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed eLearning course deployment and distribution on UMMS LMS (Infor), ensuring seamless access and compliance.
- Drove integration and operational efficiency by consulting on implementation of Infor management system.
- Consulted on online and VILT programs for associates across 11 hospitals in Baltimore and Eastern Maryland by partnering with Software Managers, SMEs, and Trainers.
Senior Instructional Design Consultant
Insight Global for Sentara Health Plans
Norfolk
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided expert consultation to claims processing team on implementation and optimization of QNXT claims management system for seamless integration and operational efficiency.
- Created interactive learning content using authoring tools.
- Improved claims processing efficiency across three-state region within six months via change management initiatives.
- Enhanced software training and implementation by interacting with claims processing team to deploy and distribute eLearning courses on LMS, developing curricula, interactive presentations, job aids, and facilitator guides.
Senior Instructional Designer
Molina Healthcare
Long Beach
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Partnered with software managers, technical writers, and trainers to design, implement, and oversee Edifecs claims processor training across multiple states, developing curricula, facilitator guides, and eLearning courses to drive software adoption.
- Enhanced integration with the QNXT claims processing system by improving user proficiency and optimizing workflows with Edifecs claims processing tool.
- Designed and developed eLearning course to introduce and demonstrate Edifecs functionality for claims processors, ensuring seamless adoption and operational efficiency.
Senior Instructional Designer
Magellan Health
St. Louis
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted analysis, design, and development of online courses and VILT for associate training at national healthcare corporation.
- Streamlined onboarding across seven states by integrating Vyond MP4 animations into PPTs for New Hire training.
- Revamped role-specific PPTs, System Guides, and Job Aids to increase training effectiveness for mental health associates.
Senior Instructional Designer & Data Analyst Consultant
Seagen, Inc
Bothell
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Streamlined research documentation procedures and systems training for online and VILT delivery at international biotech corporation.
- Served as Senior ID in research documentation department of international biotech firm specializing in chemotherapy drugs.
- Assisted with instructional design and data-driven learning strategies to support Seagen's training programs for employees in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Updated training materials and documentation for international biopharmaceutical corporation, verifying compliance, efficiency, and knowledge retention.
- Refined system workflows and step-by-step documentation guides for over 12 pharmaceutical processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- International biotech corporation specializing in chemotherapy drugs
Senior Instructional Designer & Data Analyst
Fresenius Medical Care of North America
Franklin
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with SMEs to design and develop end user and train-the-trainer eLearning, VILT, and ILT courses.
- Revamped and facilitated New Hire training at national pharmacy call center serving 2,400 clinics, improving onboarding efficiency and employee performance.
- Converted data files into dashboard visualizations by providing actionable insights for executives and managers.
- Increased 10-30% in employee retention by overhauling and expanding New Hire training at national pharmacy call center.
- Reduced six-month attrition rates from 40% to between 10% and 20% through enhanced training and employee engagement by deploying a new two-week onboarding program.
Instructional Design Consultant
Northside Hospital
Atlanta
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed role-specific and train-the-trainer software training courses in collaboration with SMEs and end users for online, classroom, and practice settings, while supporting 6,000+ clinicians.
- Ensured successful Cerner Go-Live implementation for over 5K employees.
- Boosted Go-Live troubleshooting efficiency by 30% across three-hospital system spanning two counties.
Instructional Design Consultant
Correct Care Solutions, Inc.
Nashville
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Enhanced role-specific classroom training for clinical onboarding across 21 states, optimizing workforce readiness and engagement.
- Co-managed Learning Management System (LMS) content, enrollment, and reporting to track staff progress and compliance with required training.
- Developed Vyond animations and designed online Anger Management and Suicide Prevention courses tailored for adult and youth inmates, improving rehabilitation and mental health education.
- Elevated retention rate by 10% for new physicians and nurses by modernizing online and classroom training by collaborating with SMEs and integrating interactive elements.
Cerner Instructional Designer
Community Health Systems, Inc.
Franklin
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Created instructional materials, including e-learning modules, job aids, quick reference guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) to customize training content for various hospital departments, including physicians, nursing, mental health, and respiratory.
- Decreased project costs by $2M through blended live and online software training program Cerner EMR for 600 physicians, while streamlining resource allocation and learning outcomes.
- Augmented Go-Live participation by 15% in one six-hospital system by implementing role-specific training and collaborating with SMEs and end users to develop software workflows.
Instructional Designer & Technical Writer
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
Brentwood
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Applied e-learning authoring tools to develop interactive training content.
- Maintained a learning management system for seamless course delivery and tracking of employee progress.
- Upgraded eLearning content for LMS accessibility, improving training availability for over 60K employees.
- Boosted efficiency by designing and developing job-based eLearning and blended training programs for clinical, systems, and sales software, supporting national senior living corporation with 670+ facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations and English
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALInstructional Design Graduate Certificate -
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Online ProgramData Analytics Certificate -
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNLeadership & Development Facilitator Certificate -
Lone Rock Leadership
Lead In 30 Online ProgramAdobe Creative Suite Certificate -
Adobe Education Exchange
Online ProgramSkills
- Instructional design and development
- Curriculum design and evaluation
- E-learning and virtual training
- Multimedia course creation
- Learning analytics and technology
- Leadership development
- Learning management systems
Technical Proficiencies
ChatGPT, Gemini, Grammarly, Articulate Storyline/Rise, Captivate, Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, Snagit, Vyond, Excel, SQL, SQLAlchemy, JavaScript (JS) / D3.js, Tableau, HTML / CSS / Bootstrap, AWS Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes
Timeline
LMS Coordinator & Communication Specialist Consultant
Beacon Hill Staffing for UMMS
03.2024 - 07.2024
Senior Instructional Design Consultant
Insight Global for Sentara Health Plans
07.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Instructional Designer
Molina Healthcare
11.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Instructional Designer
Magellan Health
03.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Instructional Designer & Data Analyst Consultant
Seagen, Inc
10.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Instructional Designer & Data Analyst
Fresenius Medical Care of North America
06.2019 - 10.2021
Instructional Design Consultant
Northside Hospital
02.2018 - 11.2018
Instructional Design Consultant
Correct Care Solutions, Inc.
11.2017 - 02.2018
Cerner Instructional Designer
Community Health Systems, Inc.
06.2015 - 11.2017
Instructional Designer & Technical Writer
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
05.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations and English
University of Alabama
Instructional Design Graduate Certificate -
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Data Analytics Certificate -
Vanderbilt University
Leadership & Development Facilitator Certificate -
Lone Rock Leadership
Adobe Creative Suite Certificate -
Adobe Education Exchange