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BayerLearning Experience Designer
May. 2023London Area, United KingdomI am part of the CMO Process Learning & Design team supporting the transformation by introducing new tools, technologies, methods, and learning strategies and demonstrating their value and impact. Responsible for understanding and supporting the analysis of the MAPV organization's future learning needs, researching new learning trends and digital solutions, and designing and developing learning experiences through content, platforms, and data that cater to these needs. I am engaged in multiple online learning content creation across Global Bayer (HR, IT, Procurement, InfoSec, Data Privacy, Consumer Health), MAPV Products and Therapeutic Areas (Women’s Health, Cardiovascular, CardioRenal, Opthalmology, Oncology), and assisting SMEs and health experts with specific training needs and requirements that go beyond mandatory compliance-based online training development. To do so, I utilise generative AI tools, applications, software, and technology, integrate educational methodologies and frameworks into learning experiences in complex, ambiguous environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement transformative educational strategies.
CBRE UKTraining Lead
Aug. 2022 - Dec. 2022London, England, United KingdomDrawing from my experience in leading Financial ERP implementations, I employed my expertise in instructional design, including ADDIE principles, to create engaging training experiences in the adoption of their newly implemented Coupa system. I also assisted in creating plans to transition Change and Communications Management teams from the standard face-to-face training development strategy to adopting modern LXD frameworks for online learning solutions.
Sarunas VaitkusLearning, Multimedia Designer and Web Developer (UNECE SITCIN Project)
Nov. 2021 - Jan. 2022SwitzerlandSITCIN Project (https://sitcin.org/)
The project's primary objective was to develop a multilingual e-learning course on Sustainable Inland Transport Connectivity Indicators (SITCIN) for government officials accountable for data collection in their respective national contexts. The self-paced course was designed for a maximum of 180 minutes and consisted of instructional texts, videos, voice-overs, case studies, and quizzes. The course included essential learning components such as an introduction to SITCIN, its history, rationale, and purpose, as well as a brief explanation of its three-pillar structure. The course also included an introduction to the functionalities of the online SITCIN user platform, a step-by-step user guide, and detailed definitions of all 215 economic, social, and environmental sustainability-related indicators.
The project required the creation of a storyboard and coordination with SITCIN Project Management and other International SITCIN consultants to finalise course content. Articulate Rise was used to create a template that adhered to UN design guidelines. The e-learning course prototype included Text-to-Speech (Storyline) and Text-to-Video Artificial Intelligence (Synthesia) technologies; once approved, the same technologies were used to create French, Russian, Spanish, and Arabic versions. The e-learning course has been published as separate SCORM packages to be distributed on the UN Learning Platform.
Inspire Education Pty Ltd - RTO 32067L&D Consultant
Sep. 2021 - May. 2022Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaAs the project lead, I led the development and implementation of a revitalised program by coaching internal (Australian) and external (Malaysia) teams to develop standardised approaches to developing online learning content. I successfully spearheaded the development and implementation of a revitalised program of work for accredited learning. In addition, I created learning support and development resources for the student learning centre and developed tools to help students learn in a self-paced environment.
Working closely with the internal team, I established standardised approaches to developing online learning content, webinars, videos, and presentations. I played a significant role in identifying, sourcing, and supporting online content development while providing input into storyboarding and templates to ensure accurate information was conveyed. Additionally, I reviewed learning materials, offered feedback, and suggested assessment improvements. I collaborated with the internal team to design clear and engaging learning pathways within the student learning centre and provided advice on content, layout, and potential engagement strategies. Furthermore, I identified synergies across programs, including prerequisites, and managed them before providing access to course content. Building collaborative relationships within the project team, I fostered a strong team environment and leveraged individual capabilities. I worked closely with the compliance and quality assurance team to ensure that all ASQA requirements were met, and I managed relationships with internal leaders to facilitate discussions around program design, structure, and enhancements. On a technical side, I assisted with creating online content and migrating content from Moodle to the new aXcelerate LXP platform, including scoping the strategy on how to track learning experiences without an LMS by sending custom xAPI statements.
Sarunas VaitkusLearning Multimedia Designer and Web Developer (UNECE eTIR project)
Oct. 2020 - May. 2021SwitzerlandeTIR project (https://etir.org/)
The OSCE's Economic and Environmental Activities Economic Governance Unit (OCEEA/EGU), in partnership with the UNECE, has engaged me as an international expert to design and develop a customisable web portal. Deliverable 1: The project involved planning, scoping and mapping out the best solutions for hosting and managing existing data, downloadable resources and general information. This stage was achieved by numerous collaborative ideation brainstorming sessions with OCEEA/EGU Unit, involving eTIR international system stakeholders, including Customs Authorities, International Organizations, and National Associations in the transport business. The website's backend development and integration were based on the United Nations Secretariat's standardised Content Management System (CMS), Drupal version 8. Dedicated areas were developed for each stakeholder, consolidating relevant resources, tools, and information. A restricted username and password access area was also created for non-publicly available information. The CMS Drupal was frontend was designed to be enriched with various tools, videos, and webinars in the future to provide stakeholders with comprehensive information on the eTIR international system's operational modalities and guidance on connecting to it. Deliverable 2: The project's second deliverable focused on designing and producing the eLearning platform's primary tool, a video presenting the eTIR system. This video allowed visitors to the information platform to learn about the system and was created in collaboration with the TIR secretariat. The subject and narrative of the video were designed to effectively communicate the eTIR system's features and benefits to its stakeholders.
Advanced Learning CompanyLearning Technology/Solutions Architect
Mar. 2020 - Dec. 2020Saudi ArabiaI helped to develop and execute a strategic plan to deliver excellence and implementation of online learning strategy in a technology (LMS, LXP) environment learning software product (LMS, LXP, digital content), stakeholder engagement at the highest levels, articulating edTech, content and app development objectives into cohesive deliverables, as well as: • Worked closely with production teams and vendors to facilitate testing and integration of online content into the LMS.
• Participated in Design and Discovery workshops, testing and providing feedback for early wireframes and prototypes.
• Researched and proposed various open-source and proprietary accelerators to be integrated within LMS for faster development (chat, video, support)
• Explored and analysed various cloud providers and related hosting services, features, and limitations
• Scoping out frameworks, user stories and epics for core system functionality
• Helped with the Arabic/English internationalisation and localisation processes (UI/Content - Excel, Figma to backend).
• Public-facing website design, and development, including configuring code for SEO optimisation (alw.sa) Key achievement:
SAAS Learner Experience Platform (LXP) within 4 months (MVP) and fixed budget.
KPMG UKInstructional Designer/Training Developer
Mar. 2017 - Sep. 2019London, United KingdomMultidimensional, hands-on role working as part of the Change & Communications Management team, implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Coupa UK wide system migration programme, as well as designing learning solutions for Financial, Risk and Audit capability groups. Change Management
Collaboration with the change team to review and analyse change impact assessments; Perform skill gaps analysis; UAT/UX workshops. Training Development & Delivery
Gather, document and sort existing information and knowledge in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts, stakeholders, managers and senior-level leaders; mapping requirements, storyboarding ideas, instructional and technical writing and documentation; performing Training Needs Analysis, developing course and training curriculum. Implementation: Design high-level visual design concepts (templates, interfaces, navigation, interactions, user journeys). Produce instructionally sound materials in various formats (visualizations, video, storytelling). Develop highly engaging learning assets, self-paced assignments, assessments, job aids, multimedia visual aids, reference materials, etc. to support learning at scale. (Storyline, Captivate, iSpring, VideoScribe) Delivery: Deploy, administer and manage learning assets across LMS and intranet portals (SuccessFactors, SharePoint). Communication Design
Ensure training delivery objectives are in sync with planned communication campaigns; Assist with content and graphics creation; Collaboration with the comms team and progress tracking of communications being rolled out across the project cycle.
Jascots Wine Merchantselearning consulting and development
Dec. 2016 - Jan. 2017London, United KingdomWineEd’s online training courses can provide the knowledge and skills to get the most
out of wine. Initially, I've provided some hands-on assistance to redevelop a course using Captivate. Seeing the limitations of mainstream authoring tools, I have done some research and provided the client with an alternative eLearning responsive authoring tool, which they were very satisfied with. I have assisted with the knowledge and content transition from Captivate to Adapt Learning Framework, providing best practice digital education standards and guidance in general.
Sarunas VaitkusLearning Consultant for the Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
Nov. 2016 - Mar. 2023Vienna, Austriahttps://elearning.osce.org Since 2016, I have assisted the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) with its online learning requirements. Working with ICTS/Software Development Unit (SDU), amongst other systems, I provide technical support and guidance for OSCE-wide e-learning platforms (Open eduNEXT Studio) and resolve technical issues relating to newly developed and existing courses. My services include technical, design, and instructional writing assistance for the development of e-learning courses and assistance for SMEs in managing published courses on the LMS (https://elearning.osce.org) In my role as an instructional learning designer, I have developed and contributed to several programs, including:
• "Forum for Security Co-operation Programme"
• "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities" (Uzbek and English)
• "Code of Conduct and Information Exchange for Bosnia and Herzegovina"
• "OSCE Cyber/ICT security Confidence-Building Measures" • "OSCE Security Management System" • "Training Centre on the Protection of Critical Energy Networks"
• "Gender Mainstreaming in Border Security & Management" (Russian and English)
• "Preventing and Countering the Use of the Internet for Terrorist Purposes" (Russian and English)
Maverick Advertising and DesignElearning Specialist
Sep. 2016 - Oct. 2016London, United KingdomWhat can be achieved in less than a month working on IHG® Rewards Club member training material? - Develop eLearning Captivate template , based on proposed Photoshop mock-ups using full custom navigation functionality;
- Assist Instructional Writers in producing more effective online delivery;
- Develop 4 modules which includes custom interactions, built in TTS VO;
- Learn how to use GitHub in a few hours for version control and upload for client preview;
- Handover stuff in timely manner, say goodbye and move on to the next project.
LEO LearningInstructional Designer
Jul. 2016 - Oct. 2016London, England, United KingdomShortly after joining LEO learning, I found out that 'Instructional designer' role is involves a lot more than originally anticipated. Furthermore, I wasn't too familiar with Risk subject, particularly within Civil Service project framework. - Research the Risk subject matter and consult with the Civil Service SME's;
- Develop detailed scope document, outlining the approach, content and structure;
- Write Instructional script and present visual ideas for approval;
- Author online learning module using GOMO (cloud based eLearning tool)
- Have meetings, after meetings, after meeting.
Advanced Learning CompanyeLearning solution specialist
Nov. 2015 - Sep. 2016Saudi ArabiaAdvanced Learning Company (ALC) is a new start-up in Riyadh, aiming to provide K12 and Professional Training educational services, which will offer custom built portals and LMS, powered by live virtual tutoring and a range of high quality online and classroom-based content. Key Responsibilities:
• Provided ALC company leadership and direction in eLearning technology, content and delivery;
• Advised CEO regarding consultations, partnerships and suppliers for content, technology and development capability;
• Worked with CEO to: - scope requirements, taking account of partner and supplier capabilities and resources; - produce one or more Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for suppliers of content and delivery platforms; - evaluate RFP responses, selected successful suppliers, negotiated eLearning contract details and monitored the delivery of initial content and systems; • Assist CEO with eLearning content and delivery for professional training courses and staff with eLearning issues related to schools
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