I'm Katie Schwieter.

About Me

I speak L&Dese.

Innovative learning design, transformative results.

Hi, I’m Katie – a creative, driven, and quality-focused learning professional with over 10 years in the training and development field.  As a modern end-to-end instructional designer, I wear many hats!

  • I’m a nimble learner and skilled writer who distills complex concepts into rich, immersive training that results in measurable performance improvement.
  • I’m a relationship builder who approaches projects with professional integrity and flexibility, guiding clients through every step of the process.
  • I’m a dedicated project manager who can balance multiple tasks and consider all the details, large and small, while conquering big deadlines with ease.
  • And I’m a proud tech nerd who utilizes a variety of methods to deliver engaging content, and am well-versed in a myriad of devices, platforms, authoring tools, and A/V production techniques.

Contact me to learn more. Thanks for visiting!

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Services

Instructional Design

e-Learning and Video Courses

Podcasts and Voiceover

Instructor-Led Training and Facilitation

Clients

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Resume

10+ years experience

Education

2015

Master of Science, Human Resource Development

Xavier University, 4.0 GPA

  • Learned instructional design principles as applied to blended learning and e-learning, and synchronous/asynchronous learning technologies and their application to training and development. Utilized the ADDIE model as a framework for effective course development.
  • Studied adult learning theory, principles of andragogy, experiential learning techniques, Kirkpatrick’s evaluation methods, Bloom’s Taxonomy and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

2006

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology

University of Cincinnati, Magna Cum Laude

  • Focused on topics from the fields of Ethnology, Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology, Material Culture and Human Adaptation to prepare for further study or work in design, media and communication.

Training & Certificates

November 2023

LinkedIn Learning

Photoshop 2023 Essential Training

January 2023

LinkedIn Learning

Authoring with Rise 360

December 2022

Techsmith

Snag-It Certification

October 2022

Udemy

Mastering Variables in Articulate Storyline 360

February 2022

Techsmith

Camtasia Voyager Certification

2020

Training Live+Online Programs

Podcasting for Trainers Certificate: Design to Delivery

Learned how to develop self-paced, personalized training and development content via the podcasting medium. Learned important nuances in the process including interview techniques, editing and production, podcast branding, and marketing strategies.

2018

ATD Education

Articulate Storyline Certificate

Beginner/intermediate course on how to use Articulate Storyline to create innovative, interactive e-learning programs which include graphics, audio and video content. Created interactive slides including click-to-reveal interactions, knowledge questions, and custom interactions using triggers, variables and the timeline.

2018

Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning)

Learning Lectora Inspire

Learned how to create a new course in multiple ways, and add text, graphics, audio, and videos. Explored page layout and design features, and learned ways to incorporate interactivity. Learned how to incorporate tests and quizzes, and the process of publishing, including AICC- and SCORM-compliant options.

Experience

November 2022 – present

Learning Designer (Contract)

Salesforce

  • Work closely with SMEs to develop self-paced technical training
  • Design curriculum, create storyboards, collaborate with video and graphics teams, and develop interactive lessons in Rise and Storyline
  • Utilize Agile to manage deliverables across multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment

June 2022 – present

E-Learning Developer (Contract)

Artisan E-Learning

Bring storyboards to life by developing custom e-learning for a variety of clients.

  • Ensure accessibility by developing WCAG AA compliant courses
  • Develop interactions using advanced variables in Articulate Storyline
  • Create a unique, on-brand interface for each course

October 2021 – Present

Podcast Producer (Contract)

Greater Cincinnati Association for Talent Development

Manage and produce GCATD’s podcast Elevate L&D. Responsibilities include content development, tech support for show hosts and guests, recording, editing, and publishing for each bi-monthly episode.

  • Established the show Elevate L&D’s brand identity and executed its successful launch on all major podcast platforms
  • Hosted the April 2022 episode on designing accessible e-learning

March 2019 – October 2021

Instructional Designer / E-Learning Developer (Contract)

Wallcovering Installers Association

January 2020 – October 2021

Transformed decades of in-person wallcovering trade education into comprehensive online certificate programs, which increased association membership and revenue. Oversaw the successful launch of WallcoveringUniversity.com, a comprehensive knowledge base and learning hub for current and future members.

April 2019 – October 2019

Developed a 30-minute interactive online course on specialty wallcovering installation as a companion to a live instructor-led training session.

Work Overview:
  • Analyzed learner demographics, needs, and skill gaps
  • Collaborated with WIA’s Education Chair to develop a strategic plan for course offerings, certifications, and learning tracks
  • Defined learning objectives and created storyboards
  • Interviewed 11 different subject matter experts (SMEs) and reviewed written materials to obtain course content
  • Designed and developed 9 e-learning modules in Articulate Storyline. Courses include slideshows, animation, interactive audio, videos, stories, scenario-based exercises, downloadable job aids, and final exams.
  • Scripted, co-created and produced 2 one-hour video courses using Techsmith Camtasia. Courses included downloadable job aids and comprehensive final exams.
  • Produced engaging two-minute marketing/overview videos for each course.
  • Managed uploading and publication of each course to an LMS
  • Provided consistent, timely and professional client support and project management throughout the entire process

January 2018 – February 2018

Instructional Designer / E-Learning Developer (Contract)

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Converted an existing PowerPoint presentation into an interactive e-learning course to teach contractors about infection control policy in hospital facilities, which improved compliance and decreased infection risk.

  • Developed learning objectives and storyboard to create a more engaging and “chunked” experience
  • Re-wrote and edited copy to be more informative and concise
  • Designed and developed a 30-minute e-learning course using Lectora Inspire. Course included pre-recorded video segments, voiceover, graphics, interactive exercises, and a final exam.

July 2016 – January 2019

Instructional Designer (Contract)

North American Power Sweeping Association

Created educational content for sweeperschool.com, including a 15-lesson onboarding certification course for new street sweeper operators, and a 3-lesson manager certification course.

  • Partnered with a freelance writer who communicated with the client, performed interviews, and edited copy
  • Transcribed SME interviews, created learning objectives, and developed storyboards
  • Wrote course content and test questions
  • Focused heavily on utilizing stories and scenarios in learning content to convey critical safety and procedural material

Aug 2007 – Feb 2016

Trainer

Apple

Instructional Design Skills

Needs Assessment

Utilizing the ADDIE Model

Interviewing SMEs

A/V Content Scripting

Project Management

Development Skills

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Adobe Photoshop

Camtasia

Snag-It

Audacity

PowerPoint

Audio & Video Editing

Voiceover

Portfolio

See what I've been up to.

E-learning – WIA


E-learning – WIA

E-learning


Course Preview Videos – WIA


Course Preview Videos – WIA

Video


Elevate L&D Podcast – GCATD


Elevate L&D Podcast – GCATD

Podcast


PowerPoint to E-learning: CCHMC


PowerPoint to E-learning: CCHMC

E-learning


Instructional Videos – WIA


Instructional Videos – WIA

Video


Instructor-Led Training – Apple


Instructor-Led Training – Apple

Instructional Design


Instructional Design – NAPSA


Instructional Design – NAPSA

Instructional Design

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– Neil Peart