Heather Fry
Freelance Learning Designer & Consultant
Professional Memberships:
Association of Training and Development
About Me
I believe that every learner has the potential to thrive and achieve meaningful learning outcomes. I view instructional design as a process of creating transformative learning experiences that engage, inspire, and empower learners to reach their full potential.
In every project that I work on my goals include:
Enhancing learner engagement
Promoting effective learner outcomes
Utilizing technology and innovative approaches
Fostering positive collaboration and communication
Emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity
Education
University of North Alabama
M.S. Instructional Technology and Design
February 2022 - August 2023
GPA: 4.0
Middle Tennessee State University
B.S. Electronic Media Communication
(Concentration: Photography)
2008 - 2012
GPA: 3.6
Additional Courses
Yukon Learning Virtual Storyline 360 Basic - March 2023
Yukon Learning Virtual Storyline 360 Advanced - May 2023
Yukon Learning Virtual Rise 360+ - April 2023
Experience
Freelance Instructional Designer
April 2023 - Present
Pryco Solutions - April 2023 - Present
I developed a synchronous module that consisted of a 30+ slide presentation with speaker notes on the subject of organizing and preparing for a job application. This was part of a larger 12-module project. I also assisted in editing additional modules.
Christine Wolf - The Writers’ Haven - June 2023 - November 2023
I developed a self-paced online course through Articulate Rise with an accompanying workbook on the subject of memoir writing using writing to heal trauma. This project also included the development of a PowerPoint for the client to use in live in-person and virtual lectures.
Business Owner Foxhall Fry Designs
May 2019 - February 2022
As the owner and sole employee of this small business, I am responsible for maintaining the website and Etsy shops associated with my business, creating and photographing inventory, communicating with customers, maintaining basic bookkeeping using QuickBooks, and processing orders in a timely manner.
Material Planner Yazaki North America
February 2014 - May 2019
As a material planner, my primary responsibilities were analyzing customer orders, placing orders to overseas factories, maintaining proper inventory levels, and controlling extraordinary expenses Additionally, I was also responsible for analyzing inventory levels for the entire department, creating and placing parts and service orders, and assisting in interviewing prospective new team members, and training new hires.