Hi, I’m Steve

I transform complex ideas into intuitive, user-centered designs through a creative blend of strategy, storytelling, and visual thinking.

Featured Project

Corporate eLearning Course | Articulate Storyline 360 | Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Audition) | Cinema 4D | Camtasia Studio

This interactive eLearning course was built from the ground up using the ADDIE model to help Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) employees understand and apply SDL’s Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 standards. I worked closely with stakeholders to define objectives, developed a detailed storyboard and script, and maintained open communication throughout development. Built in Articulate Storyline 360 and using custom media (Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D, and Camtasia). I transformed complex QA topics (document control, audits, and traceability) into clear, engaging lessons using scenario-based learning, branching logic, and interactive challenges. The result is a practical, user-friendly training that equips employees to apply the QMS with confidence and consistency.

Testimonials

“Steve Mickelson has helped us on a few instructional design projects where he expanded the content and visual appeal of an online training. Steve listened to our needed improvements and communicated follow ups to ensure the changes were on the intended course.  The updates increased engagement and personalized the training to encompass the whole workforce.  We had a few additional small changes over the next several months and Steve quickly, patiently responded to our extra needs.  We have been very happy with the final product from Steve and look forward to working with him again on future projects.”

Thanks,

Clark Evans

Safety Administrator

Quality, Safety & Mission Assurance/Corporate Safety and Health

Space Dynamics Laboratory

Steve has a lot of excellent skills, especially within the realm of Instructional Design. His knowledge base for developing computer based trainings and learning management systems goes above and beyond what is expected of him. I witnessed him manage multiple programs and various types of effort and work and always provide a good quality product both to our internal customers and our external customers. Because of his wealth of knowledge and years of experience he can tackle many different positions and wear multiple different hats all within the same job position, this makes him an invaluable resource to any team he is part of.

He also has a great attitude which makes him not only easy to work with, but very approachable. His openness and willingness to both learn and teach provides a solid foundation where I have seen him build and develop new skills quickly, and then also be able to share this knowledge.

Colin Geslin

Technical Writer/Supervisor

Space Dynamics Laboratory

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