Instructional designer passionate about bridging learning gaps and unlocking “Ah-ha!” moments that help people and organizations perform at their best. Performance Gap Analyst: Specializing in conducting comprehensive needs analyses, I excel in deciphering the disconnect between a learner's current state and their pathway to success. My analytical skills identify hindrances to optimal performance, allowing for precise targeting of learning objectives.Innovative Learning Solution Architect: Whether crafting instructor-led or eLearning solutions, I revel in finding creative approaches. My solutions feature intentional visual cues, interactive elements, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a distraction-free learning experience that leaves the learner focused on the objective.Adult Learning Specialist: I find joy in empowering people to do their jobs better. Over the last decade, I've honed my skills working with adults, getting to know their unique roadblocks and motivators and how to align learning initiatives with organizational goals.Effective Communicator: Leading with a commitment to clear and inclusive protocols, I excel in effective and efficient communication with subject-matter experts and stakeholders. My communication skills extend to decoding miscommunication, clarifying technical details, and creating an environment conducive to collaboration.Modality Acrobat:A life-long learner unafraid to try new things, I seamlessly pivoted during the pandemic from in-person, instructor-led training to virtual platforms and eLearning solutions. Now I love creatively solving system-wide learning challenges, leveraging various modalities for optimal outcomes.Check out samples of my work at www.shannonarush.com.Let’s connect to explore how my skills can strategically close performance gaps in your organization through intentional, creative learning solutions. Shannon.a.rush@gmail.com Technical Skills: Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Rise 360, Articulate Review 360, MS Office, Google Workplace, MS Teams, Zoom, Slack, Asana, Loom, Screencastify, Powtoon, iMovie, Canva, Beautiful.ai, Canvas (and other LMSs), basic htmlProfessional Skills:Instructional Design, Adult Learning Theory, Learner Engagement, Needs Assessment, Curriculum Development, Training, Facilitation, Coaching/Mentoring, Systems Thinking, Project Management, Data Analysis, ADDIE, SAM, Storyboards, Design Documents