Michael G. Reitano Jr.
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Senior Instructional Designer and Instructional Systems Designer with 14+ years of experience analyzing performance needs, gathering learning requirements, and designing instructor-led, web-based, and blended learning solutions for government, defense, and corporate environments. Strong background in curriculum development, front-end analysis, storyboarding, assessment support, quality assurance, LMS-supported delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and Agile project environments. Proficient in Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Microsoft Office, Cornerstone, Jira, and learning technologies used to improve employee performance and support business goals. Active Secret Clearance.
Overview
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional System Specialist | MPT Analyst and Training Specialist
Millenium Corporation
08.2024 - Current
- Serve as the primary training point of contact for the Joint Air Logistics Information System (JALIS) supporting PMW 250. Partner with stakeholders, developers, and program teams to analyze requirements, design learning solutions, and develop training deliverables aligned with system changes and business needs in an Agile environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop learning materials, tutorials, user guides, and job aids to support rollout of the Joint Air Logistics Information System (JALIS).
- Partner with developers, stakeholders, and end users to gather requirements, validate content, and align training deliverables with system updates and operational needs.
- Design and build page-specific and system-wide learning modules in Articulate 360 to support employee performance and user adoption.
- Create supporting materials and presentations using Microsoft Office to reinforce learning objectives and implementation readiness.
- Participate in sprint meetings, product demonstrations, and review cycles to maintain alignment with project goals, timelines, and release changes.
- Conduct content reviews and updates to support consistency, quality standards, and accurate use of course content guidelines.
- Track updates and support continuous improvement using Agile practices and Jira.
Performance Solutions Designer | Contract
Team Carney
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Served as an Instructional Designer and Performance Solutions Specialist supporting the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE). Developed and revised training products in partnership with subject matter experts and project stakeholders. Core responsibilities included:
- Revised and updated courses to align with DCSA and CDSE requirements, standards, and stakeholder feedback.
- Created PowerPoint presentations, control documents, and supporting materials for new and existing projects.
- Developed storyboards and draft learning products for reviews, in-process updates, and client approval cycles.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts and project managers to ensure deliverables met scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
Instructional Designer 4 | Contract
GovCIO
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed instructional design support for the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), developing training materials for the Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC). Responsibilities included curriculum analysis, documentation, and web-based training development. Key responsibilities included:
- Performed course revisions and content updates in accordance with Naval Education and Training Command guidelines for IWTC and the Center for Information Warfare Training.
- Conducted Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA) to support repeatable, defensible job analysis and content development decisions.
- Performed Front-End Analysis (FEA) to identify training gaps, appropriate media, and delivery methods for new and existing requirements.
- Used Content Planning Module (CPM), Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM), and Learning Object Module (LOM) tools to support course development.
- Created Course Training Task Lists (CTTL), Training Course Control Documents (TCCD), and Training Project Plans (TPP).
- Developed instructor guides and training materials to support classroom and digital delivery.
- Built web-based training using Adobe Captivate and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Naval Curriculum Developer | Contract
Valkyrie Enterprises
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported a curriculum development team creating instructor-led and online training courses for Navy stakeholders. Responsibilities included curriculum review, content revision, media development, and quality assurance.
- Reviewed and evaluated Navy training materials under the direction of Commander Navy Regional Maintenance Command (CNRMC).
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to identify curriculum needs and implement content updates.
- Led training revision efforts to assess curriculum gaps and recommend improvements.
- Maintained logs and databases to track curriculum changes, revisions, and approvals.
- Developed course media and online learning content using Adobe Captivate.
- Created course outlines and update packages for senior leader review.
- Performed quality assurance reviews for training products and supporting materials.
- Prepared reports and briefings to communicate project status and curriculum updates.
Instructional Systems Designer | Contract
Cape Henry Associates
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported a team of training specialists and instructional systems specialists providing oversight and quality assurance for the Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) Sailor 2025 program. Conducted needs analysis, content evaluation, and project coordination to support scalable learning solutions and performance improvement.
- Reviewed and evaluated training materials for the Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) Sailor 2025 program under the direction of Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC).
- Assessed draft on-screen learning content for 20 assigned Navy rates to support curriculum quality and learner performance expectations.
- Conducted needs analyses and content reviews to identify gaps, root causes, and recommendations for improved learning solutions.
- Managed project schedules and communicated risks, issues, and status updates to the Product Line Manager and other stakeholders.
- Performed quality assurance reviews to ensure deliverables met internal standards, program requirements, and content guidelines.
- Prepared reports and briefings to communicate findings, recommendations, and project progress.
- Supported scalable training solutions through coordination, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities.
Instructional Designer
TowneBank Mortgage
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Designed corporate training solutions for mortgage operations and compliance audiences, partnering with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop e-learning, maintain LMS content, and support learner engagement in a regulated business environment.
- Developed compliance and operational training for loan officers, underwriters, and leadership teams to support business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Partnered with business stakeholders to gather learning requirements, define course needs, and translate business changes into effective training solutions.
- Created and maintained online learning content using Articulate 360, including Storyline and Rise.
- Maintained LMS records and course catalog content in Cornerstone to support learner access, content curation, and training compliance.
- Developed storyboards, review materials, and supporting documentation using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings through Microsoft Teams and Zoom to support project alignment, review cycles, and on-time delivery.
Instructional Designer | Contract
Tek Systems
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed learning design strategies for the Sailor 2025 Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) conversion effort.
- Contributed to learning design strategies for Sailor 2025 RRL conversion efforts and completed two or more learning design sheets per week.
- Participated in staff meetings and recommended process improvements to strengthen learning design workflows, efficiency, and productivity.
- Collaborated with instructional developers to produce course documentation and training products for new curriculum and revision projects.
- Converted instructor and student lesson plan materials to online platforms in support of Ready Relevant Learning objectives.
- Developed Training Course Control Documents (TCCD), curriculum outlines, objectives, and supporting resource requirements for course development.
- Designed and developed storyboards for converting legacy curriculum into online learning formats for LMS delivery.
- Researched existing course materials and incorporated approved source content into updated instructional designs to meet contract deadlines.
- Used AIM II and LMS platforms to document, convert, and deliver instructor and student lesson plans.
- Created images and graphics for storyboards and training materials using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Captivate.
- Developed testing materials, including testing plans, KTAGs, PTAGs, and master test banks.
Apprentice Trade Theory Instructor
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
01.2012 - 10.2020
- Created and updated trade training plans (TTPs) and training project plans (TPPs) for three trades in the apprentice program.
- Performed front-end analysis to identify training needs and develop learning solution blueprints for the apprentice program.
- Developed, delivered, maintained, and revised 23 courses for woodcrafter, shipwright, and boat builder trades.
- Analyzed student progress and course development data and reported findings to management.
- Created and implemented 24 annual competency tests for apprentice trades.
- Secured concurrence on competency tests from trade leaders and training department management.
- Established, tracked, maintained, and revised job qualification reports for more than 50 apprentice students.
- Implemented training products and computer-based learning solutions to support apprentice program instruction.
Education
Associates in Technical Studies -
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth, VA09-2008
Skills
- Instructional Design and Instructional Systems Design (ISD)
- Learning Needs Analysis and Performance Gap Analysis
- Curriculum Development and Learning Solution Design
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Business Partnership
- Assessment Support and Learner Performance Measurement
- Quality Assurance and Peer Review
- Front-End Analysis (FEA) and Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA)
- Storyboarding and Course Documentation (CTTL, TCCD, TPP)
- Instructor-Led, Web-Based, and Blended Learning
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Content Curation
Certification
Active Secret Clearance
Timeline
Instructional System Specialist | MPT Analyst and Training Specialist
Millenium Corporation
08.2024 - Current
Performance Solutions Designer | Contract
Team Carney
04.2024 - 08.2024
Instructional Designer 4 | Contract
GovCIO
09.2023 - 04.2024
Naval Curriculum Developer | Contract
Valkyrie Enterprises
01.2023 - 09.2023
Instructional Systems Designer | Contract
Cape Henry Associates
05.2022 - 01.2023
Instructional Designer
TowneBank Mortgage
10.2021 - 05.2022
Instructional Designer | Contract
Tek Systems
10.2020 - 09.2021
Apprentice Trade Theory Instructor
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
01.2012 - 10.2020
Associates in Technical Studies -
Tidewater Community College