Instructional Designer North Carolina

K A R Y N L. B E A C H

Senior Instructional Designer Charlotte, North Carolina https://www.linkedin.com/in/karynbeach Portfolio: www.karyn- beach.com/portfolio Email: ***********@*****.*** Phone: 704-***-**** SUMMARY

Dynamic Senior Instructional Designer with over 15 years of experience in developing engaging eLearning courses and training programs across various industries. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and apply adult learning principles to create effective learning solutions. Talented facilitator (in person and via Zoom) adept at incorporating adult learning principles and receiving consistently high evaluation scores. As a manager, have developed curricula, conducted peer reviews, mentored new employees and implemented innovative strategies for learner engagement. SKILLS

Software: Rise, Articulate, Storyline, Camtasia, Captivate, Adobe Suite, Cornerstone, Microsoft Office, Chat GBT, Canva L& D Skills: adult learning theory, evaluation methodology, ADDIE, SAM, UX Training Experience: Corporate Training (10+ years) and Instructional Design (10+ years) Management: Trained, evaluated, scheduled other trainers on major training rollouts, SCORM EXPERIENCE

BEACHTIME COURSES, Charlotte, North Carolina

Owner/Instructional Designer/Trainer-Facilitator, 08/2024 – Present Started BeachTime Courses to develop eLearning and virtual workshops for Gen-X and Millennial women. Courses use a combination of life coaching and personal development skills to create courses designed to enhance the life experiences of 40+ professional women. Courses are sold as eLearning courses and are also available as virtual Zoom workshops.

• Courses created in Articulate Rise and PowerPoint

• Interactive Virtual Zoom courses use breakout rooms, chat, screen sharing and polls

• Courses include narration and music

• Research and creation of course content

• Creation of handouts and course documentation

• Development of advertisements

BEACH FAMILY Cleveland, Ohio

Caregiver, 10/2023 – 06/2024

Made the difficult decision to step away from my career to provide care for my critically ill father during his final days. This experience not only deepened my compassion and resilience but also honed transferable skills such as time management, problem-solving, and adaptability.

US TECH SOLUTIONS, Charlotte, North Carolina

Instructional Designer, 04/2023 – 09/2023

02/2022 – 10/2022

Worked for a major energy company preparing for a training rollout of a new software to be used by supervisors during adverse weather conditions.

• Wrote facilitator guide, and additional facilitation materials

• Selected to conduct Train-the-Trainer for upcoming training rollout

• Delivered virtual training

• Created quizzes and knowledge checks, both written and eLearning

• Developed an eLearning course in Rise 360

• Supported co-workers through peer reviews of their documentation

• Worked with SCORM

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NORMAN TECHNOLOGIES, Charlotte, North Carolina

Instructional Designer, 08/2019 – 12/2021

Acted as the instructional designer for a new software to be released to clients with a major national bank. Worked with subject matter experts and clients in focus groups to develop job aids, eLearning courses and quick reference guides to explain the software and address their needs and questions.

• Developed eLearnings using Storyline

• Wrote job aids that could be printed and reused for common tasks

• Created quick reference guides and handouts with Adobe products to augment eLearnings

• Produced podcast episodes for sales staff

ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Charlotte, North Carolina Instructional Designer, 09/2018 – 02/2019

Used ADDIE methodology in the design and development of eLearning courses and standard documentation. Quality controlled lesson plans, facilitator guides and PowerPoint presentations. Developed eLearnings for mandatory compliance courses.

• Created eLearning for annual Information Security refresher

• Wrote and quality-controlled facilitator/participant guides and PowerPoint presentations

• Evaluated subject matter experts on presentation skills and adult learning principles WALMART INC./GLOBAL BUSINESS SHARED SERVICES, Charlotte, North Carolina Manager, Instructional Design, 07/2016 - 03/2018

Reviewed, created, and updated process documentation and standard operating procedures. Developed curriculum for creating new documents and updating existing ones.

• Developed and implemented skill-based and hands-on exercises and assessments

• Updated and augmented new employee orientation manuals and PowerPoint presentations

• Used live interactive polls, surveys and examinations

• Created engaging classroom experiences using video, gaming and interactive exercises AEROTEK, Charlotte, North Carolina

Instructional Designer, 06/2014 – 06/2016

Hired by several Fortune 500 companies to work with executive leadership and upper management to access vision and develop/execute plan for training. Designed courses and completed peer reviews with other instructional designers.

• Reviewed and revised content for subject matter experts and client reviewers

• Created eLearning courses and quizzes

• Updated policy and procedure documentation

• Evaluated course outcomes and determined next steps

• Implemented continuous improvements through feedback and leadership requests AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Charlotte, North Carolina Instructional Designer, 05/2010 – 06/2014

Designed eLearning courses. Developed documentation standards, ensured documentation was consistent.

• Responsible for obtaining Captivate eLearning software

• Consulted trainers on using Captivate software and eLearning principles. Advised training managers on when eLearning was a practical solution and when it wasn’t

• Promoted training department’s activities through newsletter, intranet blog (SharePoint), and road show

• Worked closely with subject matter experts to develop training materials EDUCATION

OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ohio BS, Journalism

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