My Work
Welcome to my portfolio! I’m Steve, an instructional designer dedicated to creating engaging, impactful, and learner-centric experiences. Here’s an overview of the courses and projects that demonstrate my ability to design and develop training solutions tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners.
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Translate complex QMS requirements into practical, decision-based scenarios that reflect real workplace situations.
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Collaborated with SMEs to identify real-world QMS challenges.
Mapped learning objectives to job-specific tasks.
Designed branching scenarios to simulate decision-making.
Iterated based on stakeholder feedback and usability testing.
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Articulate Storyline 360
Adobe Creative Suite
Cinema 4D
Camtasia Studio
Challenge
Employees struggled to apply Quality Management System (QMS) processes aligned with AS9100 in real-world scenarios.
Solution
Developed a scenario-based eLearning course in Articulate Storyline 360, collaborating closely with subject matter experts (SME)s to translate complex QMS requirements into practical, real-world decisions. Featuring:
Branching decision paths.
Interactive challenges.
Real-world simulations.
Impact
Increased learner engagement by 30%
Increased software proficiency by 35%
Improved real-world application of QMS processes.
Challenge
Employees struggled to interpret and apply complex export control regulations (ITAR, EAR, and OFAC) in day-to-day work, increasing the risk of non-compliance.
Solution
Created an interactive compliance training in Articulate Storyline 360, collaborating with SMEs to translate regulatory requirements into practical, real-world decisions, with:
Scenario-driven compliance challenges.
Decision-based interactions with immediate feedback.
Simplified explanations of ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations.
Impact
Increased awareness of export control responsibilities
Increased ability to identify and prevent compliance risks
Improved decision-making in real-world regulatory scenarios
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Translate complex export control regulations into clear, scenario-based decisions that help employees recognize compliance risks in real-world situations.
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Collaborated with SMEs to interpret ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.
Simplified regulatory content into practical, job-relevant scenarios.
Designed decision-based interactions to reinforce compliance behaviors.
Incorporated immediate feedback to clarify correct vs. incorrect actions.
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Articulate Storyline 360
Adobe Creative Suite
Cinema 4D
Camtasia Studio
Challenge
Employees needed to quickly understand updated emergency procedures, including evacuation routes and alert systems, but existing training lacked clarity and visual guidance.
Solution
Developed a focused eLearning experience in Articulate Storyline 360, collaborating with SMEs to translate emergency procedures into clear, visual guidance, with:
3D visualizations of evacuation routes and emergency scenarios.
Step-by-step guidance on response procedures.
Interactive elements reinforcing critical actions during emergencies.
Impact
Increased awareness of emergency procedures.
Increased confidence in responding to workplace emergencies.
Improved ability to follow evacuation and alert protocols.
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Reinforce secure workplace behaviors by translating information security standards into clear, everyday actions employees can apply in real situations.
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Collaborated with SMEs to identify common security risks in daily workflows.
Translated policy-driven content into practical, behavior-based scenarios.
Designed decision-based interactions focused on real-world actions.
Used immediate feedback to reinforce correct security practices.
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Articulate Storyline 360
Adobe Creative Suite
Cinema 4D
Camtasia Studio
Challenge
Employees needed to consistently follow information security standards in daily work, but policies were complex and difficult to translate into clear, actionable behaviors.
Solution
Built a scenario-based training experience in Articulate Storyline 360, collaborating with SMEs to translate security standards into everyday employee actions, with:
Scenario-driven interactions focused on workplace behavior.
Decision-based questions reinforcing secure practices.
Clear guidance on applying standards in common situations.
Impact
Increased awareness of secure workplace behaviors
Increased consistency in applying security standards
Reduced risk of everyday security violations
3D Camping Tips Microlearning
Challenge
Traditional instructional content can struggle to capture attention in short-form learning environments.
Solution
Created a short 3D animated tutorial in Cinema 4D to deliver quick, engaging camping tips through visual storytelling and motion design.
Impact
Demonstrates ability to communicate ideas through motion and visual design.
Increases engagement through short-form, animated content.
Showcases creative approach to microlearning.
Phishing Awareness Simulation
Challenge
Employees needed to recognize and respond to phishing threats, but traditional training often failed to convey the real risk or capture attention.
Solution
Created a concept-driven video using 3D animation to illustrate how phishing attacks compromise information, translating abstract cybersecurity threats into a clear, visual narrative, with:
Conceptual animation representing data theft through a “fishing” metaphor.
Visual storytelling to simplify complex cybersecurity risks.
A concise, engaging format designed to reinforce awareness quickly.
Impact
Increased awareness of phishing threats and attack methods.
Increased engagement through visual, story-driven content.
Improved recognition of suspicious emails and behaviors.
Cleanroom Gowning Training
Challenge
Employees needed to follow strict cleanroom gowning procedures, but inconsistent training made it difficult to ensure accuracy and compliance in high-stakes environments.
Solution
Produced a step-by-step instructional video, collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate gowning procedures into clear, visual guidance, with:
Demonstrations of proper gowning techniques.
Sequential, easy-to-follow procedural steps.
Visual cues to reinforce correct actions and reduce errors.
Impact
Increased consistency in following gowning procedures.
Decreased risk of contamination due to improper technique.
Improved confidence in performing cleanroom protocols.