Instructional Designer
Resume:
KIANA HUGHES
***********@*****.***
Homewood, IL
linkedin.com/in/kianahughes/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished and innovative Instructional Designer with 18 years of expertise in creating engaging online learning solutions. Skilled in instructional design, educational technology, and driving organizational success through dynamic training programs. Passionate about instructional quality and continuous improvement in remote work environments. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OWNER/CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN CONSULTANT ELEVATED EDUCATION, LLC – Matteson, IL 2007-PRESENT
● Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop engaging and interactive Web-based and blended Anatomy and Physiology and Military History courses for the US Army Medical School.
● Successfully converted 40+ hours of instructor-led training to eLearning on AT&T telecommunications software technical training, leading to a 30% reduction in training time.
● Designed and implemented an eLearning professional developmenttraining curriculum for insurance claims processors at CNA Insurance,to upskill employees to advanced career roles in Claims Processing.
● Conducted gap analysis and curriculum mapping to standardize trade and vocational curriculum for 70+ schools leading to improved student performance across various vocational areas.
● Developed curriculum for specialized programs including Radiology Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Electrical Technician, and Cannabis Science and Therapeutics resulting in increased in student enrollment, retention and program completion rates.
● Created instructor-led workshop curriculum to prepare veterans for transition into corporate executive roles.
FACULTY/PROGRAM COORDINATOR
WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE - Palatine, IL 2021-2024
● Spearheaded the online development and facilitation of multiple courses within the cannabis science and therapeutics program.
● Collaborated with discipline faculty to create interactive course materials and assessments on the Blackboard learning management system.
● Successfully managed the course schedule, program budget, and faculty.
● Facilitate the identification and engagement of industry subject matter experts to deliver instruction and enrich the curriculum with real-world insights.
● Conducted the review and redesign of the curriculum review process, resulting in a 20% decrease in review time and increased curriculum quality and relevance. SR. EDUCATION SPECIALIST
ELLIE MAE, INC/ALLREGS - Pleasanton, CA 2013-2017
● Conducted in-depth research on state and federal regulations to design and develop online courses for mortgage industry professionals.
● Implemented streamlined processes to enhance instructional quality and efficiency in course development and implementation, leading to a significant reduction in development time and increased course effectiveness.
● Collaborated with subject matter experts to incorporate industry knowledge and best practices into online course content to increase participant satisfaction and knowledge retention.
● Led training sessions for internal staff on new instructional processes. EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS
Communications/Training
Governors State University—University Park, IL
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Business Administration
Augustana College—Rock Island, IL
CERTIFICATES
Cannabis Business Certificate
Oaksterdam University—Oakland, CA
Advanced eLearning Instructional Design Certificate Association for Talent Development—Orlando, FL
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS
SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient of the Big Rock Scholarship to attend Oaksterdam University due to grassroots efforts to advance cannabis education in and around the city of Chicago. GRANT: Recipient of the $25,000 Black Futures Lab Policy Campaign Funding Grant
(Campaign to amend the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to allow ancillary cannabis businesses to receive financial support and professional development.) SKILLS
● Curriculum Development
● Instructional Design
● Program Coordination
● Training and Development
● Compliance and Regulations
● Communication
● Collaboration
● Project Management
● eLearning Development
● Adult Learning Theory
● Stakeholder Engagement
● Budget Management
● Change Management
● Storyboarding
● Cross-Cultural Competence
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