Kathleen Frazier
Senior Instructional Designer
Langhorne,PA
Summary
Adaptable Senior Instructional Designer offering 14-year background designing various learning materials and program plans. Tracks and analyzes instructional programs, develops measures to identify performance strength and coordinates production of training materials. Comfortable managing multiple tasks in deadline-driven, dynamic environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Wilson
09.2017 - Current
- Designed and delivered successful learning solutions for range of audiences and learning modalities
- Conducted needs assessments, analyzed learner characteristics and job tasks, and developed curriculum
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to budget and scope
- Collaborated with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to design and deliver effective e-learning solutions through learning management systems
- Conceptualize, design, and develop effective and engaging training content using ADDIE process and software such as Snagit, Photoshop, Articulate, and Captivate
- Proactively seek solutions and enhancements to training courses and content
- Build and maintain positive relationships with all necessary business stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and accessibility of training content
- Analyze content and modify learning materials to reflect given Learning Objectives
- Proactively research, update, and communicate business updates in timely manner
- Apply contemporary adult learning principles and translate these into developing creative learning resources that engage all vocational levels
- Taking ownership of outcomes by developing and implementing strategies to encourage engagement in learning processes.
- Created compelling and competitive courses, increasing student retention by 30%
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN,
FRAZIER CONSULTING
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Utilized advanced knowledge of virtual learning environments, business operations and strategic planning to support multiple educational brands as company transitioned to virtual learning spaces
- Developed surveys both internally and externally to their respected consumer groups to measure acceptance and success of newly introduced outreach, communication and learning platforms
- Oversaw marketing strategies and branding to prompt virtual solutions resulting in retention of consumers in over 26 states and eight countries.
- Identified future business opportunities, mitigated risks and maintained best practices to accommodate students/teams' social and emotional needs during pandemic
- Presented to team leads and senior leadership of success, risks, opportunities and needs of their organizations
- Focus on needs analysis, adult learning principles, competency models, instructional design, evaluation of program effectiveness and relevant delivery approaches
- Supervise creation of 50+ training materials to be presented across various delivery methods, such as classroom sessions, webinars, eLearning modules
CURRICULUM DESIGNER
KEARNY ES
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain learning and development programs with specific emphasis on needs analysis, adult learning principles, competency models, instructional design, evaluation of program effectiveness and relevant delivery approaches
- Implemented change management strategies and plans to support successful adoption of new initiatives and projects
- Provide input, document requirements, and support design and delivery of training programs
- Directed meetings with senior leaders to identify and prioritize change initiatives, and align change efforts with organizational goals and strategies
- Assessed organizational readiness for change, identified and mitigated risks, and provided guidance and support to stakeholders
- Delivered training and communication plans to ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout change process
- Conducted performance gap analysis to assess current state and prioritize performance issues.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
PAEP
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define program objectives and milestones
- Created and maintained program documentation including plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports
- Created, organized, planned, and presented various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees and customers.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN, JPJ
09.2009 - 08.2015
- Performed needs assessments and developed customized training solutions based on data analysis
- Partner with subject matter experts to design and deliver technical and soft skill training
- Evaluate training effectiveness and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
- Manage the learning management system (LMS) and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Assisted with onboarding new employees.
Education
Master's Degree -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Millersville University
Millersville, PA05.2009
Skills
- RELATED SKILLS
- SKILL:
- Instructional design
- Curriculum & Content Development
- Analytical Thinking
- Time Management
- Process Improvement
- eLearning
- Course Development
- Adult Learning Principles
- Project Management,
- Assessment Creation
- Storyboarding
- Adaptability
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Articulate 360
- Vyond
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Canva
- Camtasia
- iMovie
- RELEVANT CERTIFICATES
- Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID
Timeline
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN,
FRAZIER CONSULTING
03.2020 - 12.2021
SR. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Wilson
09.2017 - Current
CURRICULUM DESIGNER
KEARNY ES
09.2015 - 08.2017
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
PAEP
01.2015 - 06.2017
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN, JPJ
09.2009 - 08.2015
Master's Degree -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science -
Millersville University
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