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Reed Instructional Design

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Empowering People Through Purposeful Learning and Human-Centered Design

Transformation doesn't happen through tools alone. It happens through people who are genuinely prepared to perform. I partner with organizations and senior leaders to design workforce capability systems that are rigorous, evidence-based, and built for the complexity of high-stakes environments where training quality and operational performance must align with precision.

My work spans the full arc from needs analysis and learning design to governance, analytics, and executive decision support. I believe strategy should honor the people it serves and produce outcomes that are measurable, defensible, and built to last.

 

 

Core Service Areas

Workforce Capability & Standards Leadership

In high-consequence environments, "awareness" is not enough. Learners need to leave capable of performing, not just knowing.

I design and govern workforce capability systems for organizations where the stakes are real and the standards are non-negotiable. This includes credential and certification preparation, compliance-aligned learning architecture, accreditation infrastructure, and the kind of structured needs analysis that ensures no critical competency is left unaddressed.

Work includes:

  • Certification and credential preparation program design and governance

  • Compliance-aligned curriculum design and structure

  •  ANSI, IACET, and standards-based evaluation systems

  • Needs analysis and competency gap identification in regulated and high-stakes environments

  • Content integrity, quality assurance, and audit-ready documentation

Scalable Learning Systems Design

Learning systems are only as strong as the thinking behind them.

I design end-to-end learning experiences that move from structured analysis through development, pilot, and evaluation with intention at every stage. My work spans asynchronous eLearning, instructor-led and virtual synchronous delivery, microlearning, performance support, and persona-based learning paths built for complex organizations and diverse learner populations.

Work includes:

  • Front-end analysis and learning needs assessment

  • Multi-modal instructional design and development

  • Asynchronous eLearning, job aids, video, and simulation

  • Synchronous and virtual facilitation design and enablement

  • Evaluation frameworks tied to measurable performance outcomes

  • LMS configuration, deployment, and learner experience optimization


 

Learning Analytics & Executive Partnership

More data should mean clearer decisions, not more confusion.

I help organizations move from activity reporting to genuine strategic intelligence, translating learning data into insight that executives can act on. I also serve as a thoughtful partner for organizations navigating AI adoption, protecting quality standards, ensuring human judgment stays in the loop, and making sure technology serves the workforce rather than replacing the rigor that high-stakes environments demand.

Work includes:

  • Learning measurement and evaluation design

  • Skills and capability analytics tied to real performance indicators

  • Executive dashboards, decision briefs, and narrative clarity

  • Responsible AI adoption guidance and ethical implementation support

  • Quality assurance and standards-aligned review processes

  • Clear communication tools for leaders and cross-functional teams

My work is rooted in one belief:  People make transformation possible — and when we design with them first, the results are more ethical, more intentional, and more sustainable.

Available for advisory sessions, project-based engagements, or monthly retainers.