My roots start here. PowerPoint and Word, in particular, are like second nature to me. As an eLearning specialist, Teams became the primary tool used to communicate with my coworkers, especially during the COVID pandemic. As an Instructional Designer, I use Word often for storyboarding and script-writing when I am I’m planning some sort of learning visual. PowerPoint is also fantastic for creating graphs and data charts.

Google has become my best friend over the past few years. I am an expert in Google Slides and in navigating Google Drive. Google Docs is the best tool for keeping organized, along with Google Calendar. Everything that Google has to offer has made my journey into instructional design that much easier. Google is easy to use and is great for collaboration, so it’s been invaluable when trying to share ideas with freelance clients.

How did I get comfortable with Canva? With a free educator PRO account! No that I am now longer an educator, I still find Canva Pro is worth the monthly fee. Canva is perfect when I am in need of design ideas or a quick mock-up. Canva is PHENOMENAL for creating visual design elements, especially if I am required to stick to certain company brand guidelines.

When I knew I wanted to be an instructional designer, I took it upon myself to learn Articulate 360. With it being the most popular authoring and e-Learning tool on the market right now, I knew I had to build an expert level skill set. I use Articulate Rise and Storyline on a daily basis for content creation. Rise is my go-to for micro-learns. Storyline is great for designing something I might embed into a Rise course. I have found dozens of ways to customize and to add interactivity to courses using this application.

I taught myself how to use Vyond in 2022. Not only is Vyond perfect for creating visually appealing and interactive learning experiences, the functionality also makes it easy to incorporate specific brand design into an instructional video.

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop I have found so crucial for creating materials using vectors, designing visual mock-ups and for practicing my graphic design skills. I have dabbled in Adobe Aftereffects to create movable images and short video clips that take e-learning content to the next level.

Instructional Design * Project Management * Customer Service * ADDIE * Bloom's Taxonomy * E-Learning * Adult Learning Theories* Data Aggregation and Interpretation * Learning and Development * General HR * Program Development * Training Materials * Strong Verbal and Written Communication * Multi-Tasking * Organizational Skills * Time Management * Creativity * Event Planning * Learning Management Systems