Robert Nagel
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Robert Nagel is a Senior Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer with a broad range of design leadership experience delivering immersive, learner-centered digital training solutions. With a deep foundation in instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM, Robert specializes in transforming complex technical, medical, scientific and commercial subject matter into accessible, engaging multimedia courses. He brings expert-level proficiency in Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Creative Suite, Captivate, and advanced 3D animation tools including Autodesk 3D Studio Max. His background spans interactive video game design, courtroom graphics, gamified simulations, and corporate eLearning development for clients ranging from Citibank and Denny’s Restaurants to federal agencies and international healthcare NGOs. Robert combines instructional rigor with dynamic visuals, and AI-powered tools to build training that informs, inspires, and achieves measurable successful results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
ELearning Developer & Instructional Designer
Duckfeet Designs
01.2005 - Current
- Expert in transforming complex content. Proven ability to translate highly technical, scientific, and medical content into engaging, comprehensible, and learner-centric eLearning experiences.
- Advanced expertise in graphic design, 3D animation, video editing, motion text graphics, and interactive simulations using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, AI video Synthesia, Ai Audio WellSaid, Midjourney, Unity 3D, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline. and Rise.
- Deep understanding of learning methodologies, including ADDIE, SAM, and rapid prototyping, using instructional design models and adult learning theories.
- Game Development and Gamification Proficiency.
- Extensive experience designing interactive training including real-time business scenarios and simulations, leveraging advanced game engine and storytelling techniques.
- Skilled in collaborating with clients and SMEs to align eLearning solutions with organizational goals, ensuring tailored and impactful outcomes.
- Develops and manages eLearning courses on a variety of LMS platforms , following WCAG accessibility standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion, or from client blueprint branding to storyboard to LMS delivery, consistently delivering on time and within budget while exceeding client expectations.
Infographic Designer & 3D Modeler and Animator
Trial Graphix Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Consults with lawyers and subject matter experts to define appropriate and engaging animated video for courtroom.
- Design and create infographics, forensic video and litigation graphics.
- Designs and develops 3D forensic visualizations and animated simulations.
- Sample clients: Worked with Trial Graphix legal clients on national and federal cases nationwide.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
Instructional Designer & Interactive ELearning Developer
Impact Education Inc.
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Assesses the need for and develops e-learning courses on a proprietary LMS, learning management system, in collaboration and within large team of producers and SMEs.
- Programs and designs 3D real-time video game simulations of scenario-based virtual bank robberies.
- Projects included bank opening procedures, personnel interviewing, and environmental assessment training with game-like lessons maximizing learner interactivity and feedback. 35% increase in teller and bank manger training proficiency testing in first year
- Sample clients: Georgia Power and Light, Citibank, Security Lighting Inc., and Northern Trust Bank.
Interactive Videogame Graphic Designer
High Voltage Software
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Analyzes, designs, and develops videogame graphics and visual story content in collaboration within a large art and programming development teams making videogames for Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox consoles.
- Developing large commercial videogame UI, 3D environments, character animation and VFX.
- Platforms included X-Box and PlayStation 2.
- Major games developed: Hunter: The Reckoning for Interplay Entertainment and Tyco RC Racing for PlayStation.
Interactive Game Artist & Lead Technical Animator
Incredible Technologies
01.1993 - 12.2001
- Creates animations, 3D worlds/levels and user interfaces for this video arcade manufacturer.
- As lead technical animator, consulted development teams concerning art software, plug-ins, workflow, designs custom JavaScript tools that significantly speeded game level design.
- Designs interface and animation for Brunswick's Frameworks (bowling alley scoring system), 3D animation artist on PC World Class Bowling, and Golden Tee Golf arcade console.
- Digital designer and animator on Golden Tee Golf Fore, Golden Tee Golf, Capcom's Street Fighter: The Movie, Blood Storm and NFL Hard Yardage arcade video game consoles.
Art Director
Atari Corporation, Lynx Division
01.1988 - 12.1993
- Establishes consistent high quality branding design with coordination of visual identity and marketing for game software development and retail packaging.
- Develops game animation and graphic design on sixty Atari Lynx Handheld Game cartridges and their package designs.
- Expert level art skills with Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project.
- Provides art and marketing direction for television commercials, catalogues, POP, and sales support for this Atari Corp. Lynx division.
- Designs and creates animation, backgrounds and user interfaces for in-house video game productions for PC and Atari video game consoles.
Visual Information Specialist
United States Environmental Protection Agency
01.1988 - 12.1993
- Designs and produces training and PR media support for USEPA Region V Public Affairs Department and develops documentary videotape, and evidentiary photography for the USEPA Region V legal division and scientific labs for this five-state region.
- Develops multimedia presentations, and exhibits for government professionals including biologists, lawyers, mathematicians and field scientists.
- Designs graphics for USEPA annual reports, scientific journals PA public notices ,helped increase our public participation impact by 12% yearly.
- Develops forensic video documentary for Super Fund report leading to successful EPA federal litigations.
- Received U.S. EPA Administrator's Award of Excellence.
Adjunct Animation Professor
Columbia College
01.1984 - 12.1985
- Stop Motion Animation Techniques & Production, Curriculum and Teaching of studio course.
Adjunct Animation Professor
Northeastern Illinois University
01.1984 - 12.1985
- Website Design and Delivery, Curriculum and Teaching of studio course.
Education
Character Animation Program -
Columbia College
Chicago, ILBachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
University of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana, ILSkills
- Visual Design
- Storytelling
- GPT AI Imagery & Video
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Articulate Storyline 360
- Captivate
- 3D Studio Max
- 2D Animation
- Technical Writing
- Storyboarding
- Video editing
- Content development
- Instructional design
Timeline
ELearning Developer & Instructional Designer
Duckfeet Designs
01.2005 - Current
Infographic Designer & 3D Modeler and Animator
Trial Graphix Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2005
Instructional Designer & Interactive ELearning Developer
Impact Education Inc.
01.2001 - 12.2003
Interactive Videogame Graphic Designer
High Voltage Software
01.2000 - 12.2001
Interactive Game Artist & Lead Technical Animator
Incredible Technologies
01.1993 - 12.2001
Art Director
Atari Corporation, Lynx Division
01.1988 - 12.1993
Visual Information Specialist
United States Environmental Protection Agency
01.1988 - 12.1993
Adjunct Animation Professor
Columbia College
01.1984 - 12.1985
Adjunct Animation Professor
Northeastern Illinois University
01.1984 - 12.1985
Character Animation Program -
Columbia College
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
University of Illinois
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