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Resume 

Experience

2016 - Present

Instructional Designer

Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)

  • Lead designer for FDA-funded training projects

  • Develop eLearning and blended training for regulatory professionals

  • Collaborate with SMEs to design effective, learner-centered training in various formats, including scenario-based and compliance-focused content

2006 - 2015

Program Coordinator (Web & Training Support)

AFDO

  • Supported curriculum design, training logistics, and national conferences

  • Maintained online content and digital assets during early-stage training initiatives

  • Helped bridge communication between program leads, SMEs, and stakeholders

2013-2015

Substitute Teacher

  • Provided secondary education classroom instruction while continuing part-time training work with AFDO

  • Reinforced leaner-focused practices that later shaped instructional design approach

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Learning, Design, and Technology

Penn State University, 2020
Graduate-level training in instructional design, with a focus on learning theory, instructional strategies, and the integration of technology to support education and training.

Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. Ed.)

Millersville University, 2013

Undergraduate studies in education with an emphasis on cognitive psychology, anthropology, and history, building a strong foundation in learner behavior, cultural context, and instructional theory.

Skills & Expertise

🧠 Instructional Design & Strategy​

  • Curriculum Mapping

  • Scenario-Based Learning

  • Adult Learning Theory

  • Blended Learning

  • Competency-Based Design

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👥 Collaboration & Project Leadership

  • SME Collaboration

  • Stakeholder Communication

  • Grant-Funded Project Support

  • Cross-Agency Coordination

  • Virtual Team Collaboration

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🛠 Tools & Technologies

  • Articulate Storyline (in progress)

  • Lectora / ReviewLink

  • Camtasia

  • LMS Platforms (Canvas, Moodle, etc.)

  • Google Workspace & Microsoft Office

  • AI Tools for Learning Design (e.g., ChatGPT, Google NotebookLM, Canva AI)

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📊 Evaluation & Learning Support

  • Formative & Summative Evaluation

  • Job Aid Development

  • Instructor & Participant Guides

  • Train-the-Trainer Design

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