KAREN LANG

Instructional Designer| eLearning Development |Training Specialist

📧 karen.lang.rams@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/karen-langid

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Training Specialist with 20+ years of proven expertise in learning and development, instructional design, and multimedia content creation. Expert in designing and facilitating high-quality training programs that drive business outcomes and employee engagement across diverse organizational environments. Skilled in needs assessment, performance management support, and leveraging technology to scale learning solutions. An engaged lifelong learner who works to be at the forefront of new technologies and practices in the field of Learning & Development.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Learning & Development

• Adult Learning Theories

• ADDIE, SAM, Merrill's Princles of Design, Blooms Taxonomy,  Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction, Kirkpatrick Model

• Training Program Design & Development

• Instructional Design Methodologies

• Virtual & In-Person Facilitation

• Needs Assessment & Analysis

• Performance Management Support

• Succession Planning & Development

Technical Expertise

• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

• Articulate Storyline 360

• Camtasia & Premiere Pro Video Production

• MS Teams/Zoom Platforms

• E-Learning Development

Business Skills

• Training Data Analytics

• Stakeholder Collaboration

•  Project Management

• Process Improvement

• Cross-Functional Partnership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Training Specialist | USDA Center for Animal Welfare

August 2021 – Present

Program Development & Delivery:

• Design and produce comprehensive e-learning courses using Storyline 360 for nationwide USDA deployment, reaching 1,000+ employees annually

• Facilitate virtual training sessions with consistently outstanding participant feedback and engagement scores

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to ensure accurate, compliance-focused training content

Content Creation & Multimedia Development:

• Develop professional training videos and multimedia content using Adobe Creative Cloud and Camtasia

• Create compelling PowerPoint presentations for stakeholder audiences, including executive leadership

• Build interactive learning experiences that improve knowledge retention and application

Data-Driven Training Management:

• Develop and analyze training effectiveness surveys using SurveyMonkey and Excel to continuously improve program outcomes

• Track training completion rates and compliance metrics to ensure organizational requirements are met

• Provide detailed reporting on training ROI and participant success metrics

Training & Curriculum Specialist/Director | US Air Force

January 2017 – January 2021

Large-Scale Training Operations:

• Supervised 70+ employees while managing comprehensive training operations and daily operational activities

Leadership & Performance Management:

• Provided guidance and coaching to managers and teams to optimize performance outcomes

• Supported comprehensive talent development initiatives that strengthened organizational capability

• Built sustainable training systems that scaled across multiple locations and personnel changes

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Articulate Storyline Certification | Knowledge Academy
Advanced Instructional Design Certification | IDOL Academy
Complete Articulate Storyline Training (Beginner to Advanced) | Yukon Inc
Bachelor’s degree | Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

✅ Program Scale & Impact: Designed training programs deployed to 1,000+ employees nationwide, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer and compliance

✅ Leadership Excellence: Successfully managed 70+ person organization while maintaining exceptional operational standards

✅ Technology Integration: Proficient in cutting-edge e-learning tools, enabling creation of engaging, scalable learning solutions

✅ Stakeholder Collaboration: Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership and subject matter experts to align training with business objectives

✅ Performance Optimization: Consistently delivered training programs that exceed participant satisfaction benchmarks and drive measurable business results