My Journey into Instructional Design
My journey into instructional design began long before entering the academic field. Throughout my military career, I was responsible for training, mentoring, and developing Soldiers, helping them acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in demanding environments. Those experiences inspired my passion for learning and development and ultimately led me to pursue instructional design.Today, I am expanding that foundation through graduate studies in Learning Design and Technology, combining practical training experience with evidence-based instructional design practices. This portfolio highlights my growth as a designer and demonstrates how I apply learning science, technology, and creativity to build engaging and effective learning experiences.
Professional Background
I am a former U.S. Army First Sergeant and Senior Enlisted Advisor with extensive experience developing, delivering, and evaluating training programs across multiple levels of military service. Throughout my career, I helped transform training requirements into structured learning experiences that prepared individuals and teams to perform in complex, high-stakes environments.
My experience includes:
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Training and mentoring Soldiers and leaders
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Developing professional development programs
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Facilitating instruction and leader development initiatives
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Assessing learning outcomes and performance improvement
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Managing unit training and readiness programs
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Supporting organizational learning and workforce development
These experiences provided a strong foundation in adult learning, learner motivation, performance improvement, and outcome-based training.
Education and Professional Growth
My educational journey reflects a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Current Studies
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Master of Education, Learning Design and Technology (in progress)
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University of Maryland Global Campus
Education
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Bachelor of Science, General Studies
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Summa Cum Laude
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University of Maryland Global Campus
Through my graduate studies, I am developing skills in instructional design, learning theory, educational technology, and digital media design while exploring innovative approaches to creating learner-centered experiences.
