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Stephanie Hawtof

@stephaniehawtof

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Senior instructional designer creating engaging, compliance-focused learning solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead instructional design efforts for technical audiences, mentor teams, apply agile methods, and deliver accessible, standards-compliant learning solutions.

I am a senior instructional designer with over 12 years of experience creating impactful learning experiences for technical and operational audiences. I have led teams to deliver blended, web-based, and virtual instructor-led courses, ensuring alignment with agency guidelines and contractual requirements.

I specialize in translating complex technical content into clear storyboards, interactive e-learning, and performance support materials using tools such as Articulate 360 and SCORM/xAPI standards. I have a proven record of improving consistency through style guides, peer review processes, and accessibility testing.

I am committed to learner advocacy and continuous improvement, mentoring junior designers, coordinating stakeholder reviews, and applying agile methods to deliver on time and within scope—often in federal and large-corporate environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Technical Training Developer

Leidos

Oct 2024 - Aug 2025 (10 months)

Developed ten SCORM/xAPI-compliant e-learning courses for the FAA E-IDS program using Articulate 360, improved consistency with peer-review checklists and style guides, and coordinated stakeholder reviews to mitigate project risks.

Articulate 360 Instructional Design Technical Writing Project Coordination

Instructional Design Lead

SAIC

Oct 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years)

Led a team to redesign a 15-day blended Airspace & Procedure course for FAA Academy, standardized content/version control, and integrated multimedia to increase learner engagement while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Blended Learning Storyboarding Team Leadership Adobe Connect & Compliance Project Management

Senior Instructional Designer

Think Solutions, Inc.

Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 (9 months)

Created iterative micro-learning and job aids for CMS call center staff to close performance gaps using call quality data and end-user focus groups, coordinating delivery with 508 and media teams.

Microlearning Job Aids Needs Analysis 508 Compliance Focus Groups Cross Functional Collaboration

Senior Instructional Designer

Management Concepts

Jul 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years)

Served as instructional consultant for USAF COIN-IT, developed training on agile practices, authored release notes/NOTAMs, maintained Xylene curricula, and evaluated training effectiveness to recommend improvements.

Agile)Curriculum Development Xylene Technical Communication Stakeholder Management

Instructional Designer

UnitedHealthcare

Feb 2015 - Jul 2019 (4 years 5 months)

Conducted job-task analyses and managed review of 150+ instructional materials for Billing and Enrollment Processors, and designed a modular new-hire curriculum and asset library to support multiple roles.

Curriculum Design Asset Management Performance Consulting Training Development