David Becker Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Australia

Instructional design expert, blending creative, innovative and effective learning approaches from a wide range of STEM and humanities disciplines to deliver fast, high-quality results.SKILLS:• Mastery of instructional design theory and practice• Mastery of self-direction, organisational and time-management skills• Excellent skills in effective use of AI in instructional design• Excellent design thinking, communication and collaboration skills• Excellent research… Show more Instructional design expert, blending creative, innovative and effective learning approaches from a wide range of STEM and humanities disciplines to deliver fast, high-quality results.SKILLS:• Mastery of instructional design theory and practice• Mastery of self-direction, organisational and time-management skills• Excellent skills in effective use of AI in instructional design• Excellent design thinking, communication and collaboration skills• Excellent research, needs assessment and training evaluation skills• Solid capability in generative AI, Articulate Studio, Vyond and Synthesia.HIGHLIGHTS• Designed and wrote hundreds of blended learning and digital learning deliverables.• Created design patterns including for rapid eLearning, microlearning, branched learning, adaptive eLearning, performance campaigns and digital magazines.• Developed products including a first-time performance coaches guide, digital magazine development guide and leadership programs for executives, leaders and managers. • Collaborated with clients, stakeholders, project managers, graphic designers, developers and multimedia specialists to deliver outstanding work.• Led the consulting and development of enterprise learning strategies for various large firms both locally and globally.• Coached instructional designers of all experience levels in natural language writing, constructivism, cognitive load management, results-led interactivity and effective assessment writing.• Contributed to the Forget-Me-Not product roadmap, designed and delivered digital innovation workshops, led the development of prototype AI products and the piloting of a classroom-in-a-box with the aim of revolutionising education in rural PNG.• Wrote a series of articles predicting the impact of AI, other trends and technologies on digital learning more than 10 years before they landed. And have been published in Articulate Gurus, HR magazine, Marketing Magazine, Financial monthly and eLearning Magazine. Show less

Healesville

Key achievement: Developed a suite of digital learning products generating more than $12k per month in sales, and a behavioural change program generating more than AU$400m.Bringing all my previous experience together, I created a consultancy to help others monetise their IP, by designing, writing and developing digital learning. I also self-learned video and audio production, WordPress, digital marketing and SEO. HIGHLIGHTS• Formed partnerships with Online RSA and CFT… Show more Key achievement: Developed a suite of digital learning products generating more than $12k per month in sales, and a behavioural change program generating more than AU$400m.Bringing all my previous experience together, I created a consultancy to help others monetise their IP, by designing, writing and developing digital learning. I also self-learned video and audio production, WordPress, digital marketing and SEO. HIGHLIGHTS• Formed partnerships with Online RSA and CFT International to design and write retail eLearning in responsible service of alcohol and food safety.• Developed dozens of modules for Lifeblood to support exceptional performance. Plus quality assured many compliance-based eLearning modules for Coles Myer.• Consulted to a women’s legal service to monetise their IP through eLearning and expedite their internal training through blended learning.• Directed and wrote numerous high-end 3D animations to educate customers and staff, plus a Certificate IV in Frontline Management course for Mazda Australia.• Designed and wrote a telephone sales training and behavioural change program for a leading bank's branch staff, blending eLearning, coaching and external assessment, contributing to an increase in funds-under-management of more than AU$400m.• Designed and wrote a number of CPD eLearning modules for REIV.• Provided instructional design and writing services to numerous eLearning vendors to assist them during peak periods. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Key achievement: Won 98% of all proposals I wrote as part of my role in pre-sales support.While honing my eLearning skills, I cross trained in UX, website taxonomy and governance, design thinking, iterative design, agile and digital marketing.• Designed and wrote nine modules of induction, product and technology eLearning for Mazda Australia.• Conducted an eLearning marketplace scan, feeding into our strategic planning.• Led a best practice review for NAB’s retail… Show more Key achievement: Won 98% of all proposals I wrote as part of my role in pre-sales support.While honing my eLearning skills, I cross trained in UX, website taxonomy and governance, design thinking, iterative design, agile and digital marketing.• Designed and wrote nine modules of induction, product and technology eLearning for Mazda Australia.• Conducted an eLearning marketplace scan, feeding into our strategic planning.• Led a best practice review for NAB’s retail banking division of emerging online banking practices.• Designed a competency-based sales force training strategy for Australia Post’s national B2B division.• Contributed to an enterprise implementation map integrating eLearning, knowledge and content management for NT Clinical.• Designed and wrote various eLearning modules for clients including UniSuper, Brisbane Airport and Crown Casino. Show less

Melbourne Area, Australia And Los Angeles, Usa

Key achievement: Led a AU$3.5m project based in Los Angeles, CA.Classic startup experience, starting in a founder's house and helping Catalyst Interactive grow to become a leading provider of eLearning in Australia, I developed foundation skills in instructional design, project management, account management, business development, market strategy and consulting.• Led an AU$3.5 m global team project in the USA generating over 300 deliverables.• Managed teams in excess of 20… Show more Key achievement: Led a AU$3.5m project based in Los Angeles, CA.Classic startup experience, starting in a founder's house and helping Catalyst Interactive grow to become a leading provider of eLearning in Australia, I developed foundation skills in instructional design, project management, account management, business development, market strategy and consulting.• Led an AU$3.5 m global team project in the USA generating over 300 deliverables.• Managed teams in excess of 20 staff and as small as one and developed over 90 different eLearning projects across private, Government and education sector clients ranging in budget from AU$10k to AU$400k.• Worked with blue chip clients such as Toyota, ANZ, GE, NAB, GIO, News Limited, Nokia, Nortel, Bigpond, Suncorp, Coles Myer. Coca Cola, Powercor and Lend Lease.• Worked with all levels of Government, various NGO’s and peak bodies including ANTA, AGD, REIV, Austrade, ABS, ATO, CRS, DEETYA, DFACS, DFAT, DIMA, RAAF, DoJ and CoM.• Contributed to the development of company marketplace strategy and operational methodologies. Show less

Bachelor Of Social Science, Socio-Environmental Assessment And Policy

Vce, High School

Activities and Societies: Young entrepreneurs program, orchestra, saxophone, surf life saving

Year 9, School

Activities and Societies: Royal life saving, swimming, hockey, French horn, Choir