The Strategy Behind My Work
Whether it’s a marketing campaign or a learning experience, my approach stays the same:
I focus on understanding the challenge, aligning my strategy with the overall goals, and designing experiences that make information easy to understand and act on.
1. Start with Discovery
The best solutions start with the right information, which comes from asking the right questions. I start every project by talking with subject matter experts to understand the background, uncover the true goal, and identify what’s getting in the way of success. The insights from discovery help create the foundation for an impactful project.
2. Align with Business Goals
Every component of the solution should serve a clear purpose. I plan, write, and design with outcomes in mind, ensuring each piece connects directly to the desired results the organization needs. This is where I draft and edit content and layouts for simplicity and clarity, so users retain information and feel confident taking action.
3. Build Effective Experiences
I develop solutions using the right mix of digital, video, and print, choosing formats that make the most sense for the audience and the intended outcome. With every decision I consider clarity, engagement and retention, starting with wireframes or prototypes to gather feedback early and ensure buy-in before full development.
4. Prove the Impact
The real value shows in the results. I track performance to understand what’s working, what’s not, and why. Those insights help refine and strengthen the solution. That might mean adjusting messaging, format, or delivery method. I believe iteration is part of the process, not a setback and that each adjustment should make it better.
Always Learning
Formal Education
Bachelor’s Degree: Graphic Communications, Franklin Pierce University
Associate’s Degree: Graphic Design, Mount Wachusett Community College
Instructional Design Professional Development
- Ongoing, self-directed training in instructional design methodologies including ADDIE, SAM, SCORM, adult learning theory, and Kirkpatrick’s levels of evaluation
- Actively developing instructional design portfolio including action maps, job aids and scenario-based eLearning prototypes (in progress)
- Tools: Articulate 360, Storyline, Canva, Vyond, Camtasia
- Applied learning from established authorities including Kathy Moore, Julie Dirksen, Nick Shackleton-Jones, James D. and Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick and Devlin Peck, with emphasis on performance-focused, scenario-based learning design and evaluation.