Logistics & Team Management

• Worked closely with key Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the instructional design field to guide project direction and content accuracy.

• Managed the creation and distribution of a needs survey to gather primary data from potential users.

Design & Marketing

• Executed a comprehensive Needs Analysis to accurately define knowledge gaps related to neurodiversity in the workplace.

• Conducted a detailed Market Analysis that included assessing the competitive landscape and offerings of three major FGCU competitors.

Outreach & Community Engagement

• Focused on the research and application of core instructional design methodologies, ensuring a data-driven approach to the learning solution.

• The entire project provided a foundation in advocacy for disability inclusion within the design and implementation of workplace training programs.

Key Project Challenges

• Effective Project Management: Learned to move beyond rigid deadlines, prioritizing quality assurance and iterative design over rushed quantity to ensure high-fidelity instructional deliverables.

  • SME Collaboration & Analysis: Mastered the creation and deployment of targeted Needs Analysis instruments, enhancing communication and managing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to extract actionable data for design.

  • Applied Learning Theory: Successfully translated foundational curriculum design and adult learning concepts (like Andragogy) into practical, relevant instructional strategies for professional development.

The most significant learning outcome from this experience was the substantial development of my project management and coordination skills within the Instructional Design (ID) context. Initially, I focused primarily on content creation, but I quickly realized that successful ID is fundamentally about managing a dynamic ecosystem of stakeholders, resources, and timelines. This led to a crucial shift: I learned to move beyond a linear design focus to proactive project coordination, implementing clear communication channels and establishing contingency buffers. Mastering the skill of aligning diverse stakeholders to ensure technical and instructional integrity before final delivery has transformed my approach, solidifying the belief that efficient coordination is the engine of quality and effectiveness in any learning solution.