Resume

Brianna Beatty

North Carolina | 240.708.3209 | beattybrianna44@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannabeatty/

Learning and Development Specialist/Instructional Designer

An accomplished Training Specialist that thrives on creating engaging training and onboarding experiences that help employees feel confident and connected from day one. With a background in instructional design, curriculum development, and e-learning, I simplify complex topics to boost engagement and productivity. I love revamping onboarding programs, designing interactive learning experiences, and leading high-impact training and/or onboarding sessions. My goal is always to empower employees, set them up for success, and make learning both meaningful and enjoyable. Whether it's onboarding or professional development, I’m all about creating experiences that drive results and build a strong company culture.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Instructional Design Theories (Knowles, Merrill, ADDIE, Bloom’s, Kirkpatrick’s) ▪ Curriculum Design & Management ▪ Adult Learning Theories ▪ Needs Analysis ▪ Assessments & Evaluations ▪ Performance Measurement ▪ Gaming / Gamification ▪ Virtual Instructor-Led Training ▪ Live Classroom Training ▪ Analytics ▪ Stakeholder Engagement ▪ Interpersonal Communication Skills ▪ Project Management ▪ Public Speaking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Learning and Development Specialist | Q2 Software – Austin, Texas May 2022 – January 2025

Designed, developed, and implemented engaging e-learning programs, instructor-led training, and blended learning solutions to enhance employee knowledge, performance, and speed to productivity.
Lead the creation of multi-session e-learning series covering industry fundamentals, ensuring fintech employees with little to no banking experience gain essential knowledge.
Applied adult learning principles and facilitation techniques to deliver engaging, dynamic instruction across virtual learning environments.
Evaluated the effectiveness of instructional programs using course evaluations, formative feedback, and on-the-job application metrics.
Refreshed training programs and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure content remains current, accurate, and aligned with business needs.
Managed the new hire training calendar to ensure seamless learning delivery.
Prepared learner materials and created effective learning environments to drive knowledge retention and application.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Led over 15 new hire orientation sessions, ensuring new employees were educated on company culture, policies, and expectations while providing them with the knowledge and resources needed for a successful transition into their roles.
Revamped and optimized the company’s 30-60-90 day onboarding program, aligning with business objectives and role expectations to improve new hire experience.
Achieve a 90% satisfaction rate among new hires and managers by enhancing onboarding content and leveraging structured learning paths and automation.
Increased new hire speed to productivity by 30% through essential first-week training, performance support tools, and optimized learning pathways.
Identified an average score of 1.63 out of 5 by analyzing new hire survey data from 2-week, 30-day, 90-day, and 180-day checkpoints, on key metrics related to company culture, connection, and clarity of business operations to drive improvements in the onboarding experience.

English and Language Arts Instructor | Parkland Magnet School – Winston Salem, NC Aug 2018 – May 2022

Own core curriculum creation process resulting in 80% learner proficiency
Consistently perform in top 10% of instructors for learner performance metrics when compared with peers
Creates assessment questions and strategies
Assist with conducting analyses
Develop training products using computer-based training (CBT) authoring systems.
Achieve an 80% learner retention rate on level 2 assessments
Ability to successfully operate in an early-stage company, delivering at a rapid pace with limited resources
Create learning experiences and materials in a manner that results in the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and worked closely with stakeholders to meet training needs and to create best practices focused and data driven interdisciplinary coursework
Experience with authoring tools and related software
Proficient in high engagement training techniques

English and Language Arts Instructor | Oak Park Middle School – Lake Charles, LA 2014 – 2018

Maintained Highly Proficient Instructor Status all 4 years for Evaluations in Progress Project
Conducted program needs assessments
Developed and deployed online coursework
Improved learner outcomes on level VI assessments (End of Course Assessment) by 10%
Designed and implemented learning intervention action plans
Differentiated lesson/learning experiences to reinforces goals and objectives to close assessed knowledge gaps

Professional Softball Player | National Pro Fastpitch – USA 2014 – 2018

Starting outfielder and key playmaker all 4 years of professional career
Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies
Helped to develop team in building mutual trust and building relationships amongst teammates

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations | University of Louisiana, Lafayette 2013

CERTIFICATIONS

Louisiana/North Carolina Teaching Certificate | iteach/State of NC 2015/2019

Snagit Certified | Techsmith Academy 2022

Camtasia Certified | Techsmith Academy 2021

Instructional Design Path | LinkedIn Learning 2021

eLearning Designer | Tim Slade’s eLearning Academy 2022

Virtual Training and Facilitation | ATD Certification 2023

TECHNICAL SKILLS