About Kirstin
Instructional Designer | Talent Development Lead
My approach emphasizes careful planning, innovative strategies, and continuous learning. I focus on understanding learner and stakeholder needs, utilizing tools like UX mapping and instructional design frameworks. As a luminary for both learners and stakeholders in the realm of learning, my goal is to create engaging learning experiences with multimedia and interactive elements, all while managing project scope and timelines efficiently.
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My portfolio showcases my passion for designing transformative learning solutions that inspire, empower, and elevate both learners and organizations alike.
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Education
Master of Science in Instructional Design & Performance Technology
Baker University
Expected April 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Music and Worship Arts
Missouri Baptist University
April 2010
November 2022 - Present
Talent Development Lead
Hussmann Corporation
In this role, I have gained extensive experience designing and developing diverse learning courses and materials, employing various strategies and instructional design frameworks, such as ADDIE and SAM, to optimize program content. I facilitate both virtual and in-person training sessions covering various topics. Additionally, I collaborate with teams to identify and address training requirements while managing relationships with external vendors for additional training programs.
April 2022 - November 2022
Learning Development Specialist
Zoe Holding
I spearheaded the continual enhancement of our training strategy, ensuring its alignment with organizational objectives. This included managing and enhancing the recruiter training program, collaborating with external production teams for new content, and partnering with HR to develop and implement comprehensive onboarding programs for both corporate and field employees. I also evaluated training effectiveness by assessing learning objectives' achievement and knowledge transfer to refine current solutions and anticipate future learning requirements.
January 2018 - April 2022
Senior Learning & Development Specialist
Hussmann Corporation
I led the design and development of crucial learning initiatives across various delivery platforms, both traditional and innovative. By collaborating closely with leaders and experts, I assessed business needs and crafted training objectives and materials that aligned seamlessly with strategic goals. I also created diverse training programs, managed LMS platforms effectively, and fostered partnerships with existing and prospective learning vendors to ensure comprehensive learning solutions. My key accomplishment here was an LMS implementation from Cornerstone to Docebo.
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