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.