Blog
This is a blog for anyone looking to transition to corporate Learning & Development. Posts include tips for a successful job search, explanations of basic instructional design concepts, and stories from my own career pivot.
When I decided to leave education and seek a corporate ID role, reading content by people in the field confirmed that I was on the right path. I hope to pay it forward and provide some insight into the job change process for others by documenting my experiences.
Real World Memorization Tips
The gay Olympics happens every 4 years, and I was lucky enough to attend last week in Minneapolis.
Elements of Enablement
Although my focus at CSG is primarily customer education, I’ve done some internal enablement work recently and wanted to explore a few key differences.
Rapid Content Development
Here are the ways I was able to deliver an entire learning pathway in less than a month:
How to Craft a Software Simulation in Storyline
Wondering how to make software simulations? Working as an instructional designer at a tech company, I make guided practices in Storyline frequently.
Education Background: Still Helpful
June 4, 2021 was my final day as a teacher before I spent the summer transitioning to instructional design,
Market Learning Experiences
Publishing a course is NOT the last step in an instructional design project. You need to promote it and get learners excited!
Career Changer Rollovers
One effect of job hopping or changing careers is that you could have multiple retirement accounts floating around out there.
B2B, SaaS ID, Part II
Working as a technical instructional designer in customer education has some unique challenges.
B2B SaaS ID, Part I
My work currently fits in the realm of B2B SaaS customer education. What’s that, you say?
Remote Work and Women
Let’s get real and talk about why remote work is better for people who menstruate!
Remote Work and Individual Contributors
I’ll start with this: in-person office work is better for bosses.
Translating Teaching Experience to a PMP Application
My PMP exam application was accepted recently, so I want to share how I framed my past professional experience in K12 education to project management concepts.
Data Dashboards for Instructional Designers
What data can be harnessed for instructional design performance optimization?
Where Does Customer Education Belong?
Customer Education departments can fit into many branches of a company.
My Career Transition Shop
I started a digital shop that has all the materials you need to guide yourself through a career transition.