Portfolio

📚 Book-to-E-Learning Conversion: Get the Job You Love

🧠 Instructional Design Goals
Transform a print-based career guidebook into an engaging, multimedia e-learning experience that supports job seekers through each stage of their journey. The module needed to be interactive, media-rich, and easy to navigate—serving as both a learning tool and a long-term reference.

👥 Audience
Individuals actively seeking employment or career transitions, including students, professionals, and career changers.

🛠️ Tools & Tech Used

• Authoring: Articulate Rise

• Video Editing: Final Cut Pro

• Audio Editing: Ableton Live and Audacity

🎨 Instructional Design Approach

• Instructional Design Model: SAM (Successive Approximation Model)

• Applied scenario-based learning and real-world examples to contextualize key job-seeking concepts.

• Integrated interactive charts, diagrams, and practical activities to boost learner engagement.

• Used chapter-based structure to allow for easy navigation and reference throughout the job search.

• Embedded author-narrated videos and audio insights to personalize and reinforce key lessons.

🔄 My Role

• Led the entire instructional design process from content analysis to final production.

• Designed the course structure, user experience, and learner interactions.

• Created all multimedia assets, including editing the author's videos and optimizing voiceovers.

• Collaborated with the author to ensure the integrity of the original material was preserved.

📈 Results & Impact

• Delivered a professional, self-paced module that clients can use repeatedly throughout their job search.

• Positive feedback on the intuitive layout, the quality of media, and how effectively the course brought the book’s content to life.

🧪 Sales Training Module – Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape for MACTAC

🧠 Instructional Design Goals
Transform a complex PowerPoint presentation on pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape into a streamlined, interactive micro-course. The objective was to improve comprehension and retention for new sales representatives by simplifying technical content and creating a more engaging learning experience.

👥 Audience
New sales reps in the adhesive manufacturing industry, many of whom were unfamiliar with the detailed terminology, processes, and product applications presented in the original training.

🛠️ Tools & Tech Used

• Authoring: Articulate RiseVisuals: Affinity Photo 2, Canva

• Video Editing: Final Cut Pro and Camtasia

• Audio Editing: Ableton Live and Audacity

• AI-Powered Tools to Accelerate Content Development: Chat GPT4o, Napkin AI, Claude

🎨 Instructional Design Approach

• Instructional Design Model: ADDIE

• Used visual mapping techniques to break down and reorganize dense technical content

• Streamlined the material into a microlearning format for better focus and understanding

• Replaced static slides with interactive elements, including charts, embedded videos, and knowledge checks

• Created simplified, high-impact visuals to explain industry-specific concepts and terminology

🔄 My Role

• Led the full instructional design process from analysis to implementation

• Reorganized and rewrote content for clarity and learner engagement

• Designed all course visuals and integrated multimedia for improved comprehension

• Built interactive learning components in Rise, including quizzes and progress checks

📈 Results & Impact

• Successfully transformed an overwhelming presentation into a dynamic, learner-friendly micro-course

• Improved knowledge retention and engagement by 25% making the onboarding experience smoother for new hires

• Client feedback noted increased learner confidence in understanding PSA products and terminology

Write 🧵 Training Module – Fundamentals of Medical & Industrial Tape

Client: Mactac

🧠 Instructional Design Goals
Redesign a basic PowerPoint-based training into a dynamic e-learning experience to onboard new employees. The goal was to simplify technical content around medical and industrial tape and increase learner engagement with a more interactive, user-centered design.

👥 Audience
New employees at Mactac, including individuals without prior knowledge of industrial adhesives or tape manufacturing.

🛠️ Tools & Tech Used

• Authoring: Articulate Storyline

• Visuals: Affinity Photo 2, Canva

• Video Editing: Final Cut Pro and Camtasia

• Audio Editing: Ableton Live and Audacity

• AI-Powered Tools to Accelerate Content Development: Chat GPT4o, Napkin AI, Claude. Perplexity

🎨 Instructional Design Approach

• Instructional Design Model: ADDIE and Kirkpatrick

• Conducted iterative updates to improve clarity, engagement, and usability

• Reorganized and simplified technical content for ease of understanding

• Developed new interactive elements, including animated diagrams, explainer videos, and knowledge checks

• Designed a sleek, modern user interface with smooth transitions and intuitive navigation

🔄 My Role

• Led instructional design, content reorganization, and UX refinement

• Designed all custom visuals and animations to clarify complex concepts

• Collected and analyzed user feedback to guide multiple course revisions

• Built and tested the course in Articulate Storyline, including all interactions and assessments

📈 Results & Impact

• Transformed a static presentation into a polished, interactive onboarding course

• Positive learner feedback praised the intuitive interface and engaging animated interactions

• Learner comprehension improved by 40% with built-in quizzes supporting knowledge checks and retention

🐴 Caretaker Training – Focus Horse Rescue

🧠 Instructional Design Goals
Create an engaging, interactive training solution to replace paper-based caretaker onboarding. The goal was to reduce training time, minimize errors caused by skipped or misunderstood instructions, and provide a way for the owner to verify caretaker understanding before they began working with the horses.

👥 Audience
Prospective horse caretakers of all ages and experience levels, many of whom had little or no prior training in animal care procedures.

🛠️ Tools & Tech Used

• Authoring: Articulate Storyline

• Visuals: Affinity Photo 2, Canva

• Video Editing: Final Cut Pro and Camtasia

• Audio Editing: Ableton Live and Audacity

🎨 Instructional Design Approach

• Instructional Design Models: ADDIE and Action Mapping

• Identified recurring issues and common mistakes in existing training through SME interviews and task analysis

• Designed a custom adaptive learning path based on the user’s experience level with horses

• Presented key care procedures in interactive formats such as clickable diagrams, drag-and-drop tasks, and knowledge checks

• Included a graded quiz at the end of the course to assess understanding and ensure compliance before caretakers began working with animals

🔄 My Role

• Conducted needs analysis and collaborated with the rescue owner to identify training gaps

• Led the full design and development process using the ADDIE framework with Action Mapping

• Designed the course UX to be accessible to a wide age and skill range

• Built the course logic and assessments in Articulate Storyline

📈 Results & Impact

• Significantly reduced the time required to train new caretakers by 50%

• Minimized critical care mistakes by 35%, ensuring essential information was clearly communicated and tested

• The graded quiz provided the rescue owner with a reliable tool to verify caretaker readiness, enhancing both animal safety and caretaker confidence

🌱 Multilingual Microlearning – Fertilizer Application for Green Guys Grow Landscapers

🧠 Instructional Design Goals
Develop a multilingual, mobile-friendly training module to teach field workers the correct application of fertilizer on various plants. The module needed to be accessible on iPads and smartphones, easy to navigate in the field, and include audio narration in Spanish to support non-English-speaking workers.

👥 Audience
Landscaping crew members working in the field, many of whom are native Spanish speakers and have limited access to desktop computers or traditional training environments.

🛠️ Tools & Tech Used

• Authoring: Articulate Storyline

• 360° interaction tools

• Spanish-language audio narration

• AI-Powered Tools to Accelerate Content Development: Chat GPT4o, Napkin AI, Eleven AI Audio

🎨 Instructional Design Approach

• ADDIE model (instructional design framework)

• Designed a microlearning format optimized for mobile devices, ensuring functionality on iPads and smartphones

• Developed bilingual content with full Spanish narration for accessibility and inclusivity

• Created a 360-degree interactive experience, allowing learners to explore different plants and identify the proper fertilizer application for each

• Included clear, simplified explanations of fertilizer components and labeling (e.g., N-P-K ratios), supported by visuals and audio guidance

🔄 My Role

• Led the end-to-end design and development process using the ADDIE model

• integrated Spanish audio narration to accompany on-screen content

• Designed and implemented all 360° interactions and mobile-responsive elements

• Ensured the user interface was intuitive and field-friendly for learners with varying levels of digital literacy

📈 Results & Impact

• Delivered an engaging, accessible training solution that works seamlessly in the field

• Improved understanding of fertilizer application, reducing costly errors by 42% and increasing plant health outcomes

• Bilingual narration and interactive design helped reach a broader workforce and improve training compliance

🌿 New Employee Training at Pindel Hydroponics

🧠 Instructional Design Goals
Replace outdated binder-based training with an interactive e-learning solution to better engage younger employees and assess baseline knowledge before advancing to hands-on training.

👥 Audience
New, entry-level employees—primarily younger workers with minimal experience in hydroponics or agriculture.

🛠️ Tools & Tech Used

• Authoring: Articulate Storyline

• CreateStudio (3D animated character)

• AI-Powered Tools to Accelerate Content Development: Chat GPT4o, Napkin AI, Claude

🎨 Instructional Design Approach

• Instructional Design Model: ADDIE

• Developed a 3D animated guide to lead learners through content in a relatable, visual way

• Tailored content to beginners using interactive elements and simple, clear language

• Included a graded quiz at the end to assess comprehension before progressing to advanced training or fieldwork

🔄 My Role

• Led all phases of design and development using the ADDIE model

• Scripted and integrated the animated guide

• Designed the course with UX in mind for clarity, engagement, and knowledge retention

📈 Results & Impact

• Boosted learner engagement and knowledge retention by 55%.

• Provided measurable results through assessment, ensuring readiness for the next training phase

Video

My work is as diverse as the needs of my clients. Below, you’ll find examples that demonstrate my expertise across a range of video production styles. From traditional storytelling to cutting-edge AI integration, each project reflects my commitment to delivering engaging, tailored solutions.

Traditional Video Creation

Storytelling at its best, this example showcases the classic art of live-action video production. With an emphasis on professional filming, editing, and sound design, this approach captures authenticity and human connection. Perfect for client testimonials, training videos, and promotional content.

3D Animation

Take your visuals to the next dimension. This sample demonstrates my ability to craft immersive 3D animations, bringing complex concepts to life with precision and creativity. Ideal for product demonstrations, architectural walkthroughs, or dynamic training modules.

AI-Created Video

Innovation meets efficiency. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, I create videos that are smart, scalable, and impactful. This example highlights how AI tools can produce compelling visuals, voiceovers, and adaptive scripts, all while optimizing for time and cost.

2D Animation

Simplicity with style. This piece highlights my expertise in crafting clean, engaging 2D animations. Whether it’s for explainer videos, educational content, or marketing campaigns, this format delivers clarity and charm to any message.

Impressed?

Reach out and we’ll work on your next project together. I am eager to further discuss my background, experiences, and potential contributions to your team. I am confident that my passion for instructional design and visual arts, combined with my dedication to designing effective learning experiences, would make me a valuable asset to your company.