KAREN LANG
Instructional Designer | eLearning Development | Training Specialist
karen.lang.rams@gmail.com | www.karenlangid.com
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 Principles of Design, Bloom's 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 – September 2025
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
August 1993 – August 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 Impact: Designed training programs deployed to 1,000+ employees nationwide, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer
✅ 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 eadership and SMEs to align training with business objectives
✅ Performance Optimization: Delivered training that exceed participant satisfaction benchmarks and drive measurable results