Tool/Context: Visio to Canva

Based on feedback from the SME, managers needed a simple tool for reference on basic timesheet issues.

Role: It was determined that simple timesheet problems were the reason for a high occurance of case tickets filed for payroll issues to be resolved by our division.  Of the 7500+ tickets submitted for payroll-related issues in 2025, 47% were due to errors prevented by first-level management. Coupled with training added to onboarding of new managers and compliance training for existing managers, this job aid was created for future reference.

Value: This flowchart was published as a job aid and referenced in the developed training for entry-level management. 

Tool/Context: Articulate Rise to Luma LMS 

The Continuous Improvement Team commits to a large-scale plan each year. Last year it was a redesign and consolodation of all content housed in our ERP to align with a system restructuring iteration. This year is rapid cross-functional e-Learning development to support all levels of each of the finance and human capital management workflows.

 
Role: I bring strong design and development elements to help guide my team. I showcase these strengths in this sample. To accompany my in-person, and virtual classes, I rapidly designed and developed interactive e-learning courses including scenario-based content, knowledge checks, and AI-assisted lesson development for state employees. I applied instructional design principles to create engaging, mobile-responsive learning experiences and published SCORM-compliant courses for LMS deployment. 

Value: 

Tool/Context: Google Docs
I created the proposal and documents for contractual work submitted to the client as an independent consultant. 

Role: I created this document to showcase my commitment and drive toward project completion and projected return on investment for my client. This informal, small-business style Letter of Agreement is similar to a Scope of Work document for an Instructional Design project.

Value:  This contract was important to ensure the client knew the scope of the project. It provided a clear and binding transition from the unpaid preliminary assessment period to contractually paid work. The expectations were established up front. Being tranparent and expecting acknowledgement prevents guess work and scope creep.

(Note: The document has been "washed" to keep my client information hidden.)

Tool/Context:  Canva
I created this flowchart to help stakeholders visualize where we were in the process of applying Rummler and Brache’s Performance Assessment model. The flowchart outlines key business needs across organizational levels and served as a visual roadmap for how our meetings and project work were progressing through the framework.

Role:  I designed the flowchart and translated complex process discussions into a stakeholder-friendly visual.

Value:  This artifact supported shared understanding by clearly showing both completed work and remaining steps. It improved stakeholder alignment, increased clarity during meetings, and helped maintain momentum by keeping the project grounded in the overall process.

(Note: This visualization was explored in other tools, but Canva ultimately provided the most efficient and accessible design option for the team.)

Tool/Context: PowerPoint (uploaded into Canva)
I created this presentation as part of the interview process to demonstrate my instructional design capabilities and comfort using multiple tools. The goal was to explain a simple, familiar process (making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich) while showcasing how engaging design and evidence-based multimedia principles can elevate even basic content.

Role: I independently designed and developed the full presentation, focusing on both entertainment value and instructional clarity. I intentionally incorporated Mayer’s Principles of Multimedia Learning to support learner engagement, retention, and ease of understanding.

Value: This sample demonstrates my ability to transform a straightforward topic into an engaging, well-structured learning experience while maintaining alignment with instructional design best practices. The interviewer specifically noted how effectively I “jazzed up” the tutorial while effectively applying each of the principles. The presentation contributed directly to a successful interview outcome. I was offered the position!

(Note: The presentation was initially built in PowerPoint and then refined in Canva to enhance visual consistency, pacing, and overall polish.)

Tool/Context: Google Sheets converted to Excel.
I was asked to expand on an idea for improving efficiency and organization in the development of training materials. We discovered many steps in the process were being repeated due to lack of documentation of their completion. I interpreted the need as an opportunity to build scalable multi-leveled support documentation. This is the landing table with embedded links to corresponding pages reflecting the time and extent of completion of each stage of the process. 

Role: I designed and developed the job aids, translating informal process expectations into structured, repeatable tools that can be used by both current contributors and future interns.

Value: These job aids help create consistent standards for future work and reduce the amount of time the business owner would otherwise spend explaining requirements and criteria. They also support immediate performance improvement. I apply the importance of file naming conventions and continual communication of documentation expectations with all team members to collaborate effectively, eliminating duplicate or lost files.