About Me

Hi, I’m Steve Mickelson. I’m an instructional designer focused on developing clear, effective training for complex, high-stakes environments. My work centers on translating procedural and policy-driven requirements into practical learning experiences that support day-to-day work.

Experience

I bring 20 years of experience designing and developing training solutions across federal and defense environments. In my current role as an Instructional Systems Specialist, I work in a hybrid capacity as both an instructional designer and multimedia specialist, leading projects through the full ADDIE process from analysis and design to development, implementation, and evaluation.

Background

My background combines:

• Instructional design

• Visual and multimedia development

• Technical Writing

This allows me to approach projects from multiple angles and create solutions that are clear, effective, and visually engaging.

Approach

I work closely with subject matter experts to translate complex, procedural requirements into clear, practical training that reflects real-world workflows and supports effective decision-making.

Impact

Much of my work supports mission-critical programs where clarity, accuracy, and usability are essential. These experiences have reinforced the importance of learner-centered design, structured analysis, and measurable outcomes.

I focus on building training that makes complex work easier to understand and apply in real-world situations.