Mary Elizabeth Summer
Learning Experience Designer | Instructional Designer
I help companies develop and implement training programs for customers and employees. Want to know more about how I do that? You’ve come to the right place!
My Approach
Collaborative
I work closely with subject matter experts and other business stakeholders to create training programs that meet everyone’s business objectives.
Performance-Centered
I use a performance-centered methodology for building training programs that cements concepts and tasks in the mind of the learner for measurable performance improvements.
CMS Implementation Training
Blended curriculum with self-paced, mentor-led, and performance-support training materials created for multinational technology company
Project Samples
Client Software
Training
Instructor-led training course materials created for instructors to deliver to customer software administrators
New Hire Handbook
Training
Colleague handbook training for introducing new hires to critical rules of conduct at a mid-size investment firm
Get in Touch!
Contact me with any questions or to discuss your learning experience design needs.
FAQ
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I have worked as an instructional and learning experience designer for over 18 years in both contract roles and FTE roles.
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I have worked for companies of every size, from small startups to multinational corporations. These companies encompass a variety of industries, including HR technology, SaaS, pharmaceutical, senior living, financial investment, veterinary, and healthcare, to name a few.
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I come from a background in writing and editing, so my best skill is cogent, organized, technical, marketing, and motivational writing. I also have a master's degree in organizational leadership, so I have expertise in change management and measuring outcomes. I also excel at project management.
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I have created curriculum leveraging self-paced learning, which I've developed in Articulate Storyline and Rise, as well as Camtasia, and then uploaded to various learning management systems. I have also developed learning materials for instructor-led training, such as presentations, instructor guides, and learner guides. In addition, I have configured software products to serve as live learning environments for students. I have worked with Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and Illustrator. I have also used DITA-based content management platforms to create reusable learning objects for performance-support materials such as guides and job aids.
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I am currently located in the Portland metro area in western Oregon. I am comfortable working with multiple time zones, though, and often work an EST work day. I have also worked with several global companies and am flexible with meeting during unusual hours.