Tools & Technologies
The authoring tools, learning platforms, and technologies I use to design and deliver effective learning experiences.
Adobe Creative Suite
advancedI use Photoshop and Illustrator for custom training graphics, scenario imagery, and branded visual assets. InDesign handles facilitator guides and print-ready job aids that look polished enough for stakeholder presentations.
Canvas LMS
expertMy go-to LMS for higher ed. I build complete course shells with structured modules, weighted gradebooks, rubric-linked assignments, and analytics dashboards that give instructors real visibility into learner progress.
EDGE Learning Platform
advancedThe Red Cross proprietary platform for volunteer training. I configure certification pathways, manage prerequisite chains, and track completion across chapters for DAT and disaster response curricula.
Workday Learning
advancedUsed for enterprise onboarding with automated assignment rules, role-based learning paths, and compliance tracking. I configured the full new-hire learning journey with manager notification triggers.
Microsoft PowerPoint
expertMy primary tool for instructor-led training development. I build modular slide decks with facilitator notes, embedded scenario activities, and consistent branding that SMEs can actually maintain after handoff.
Microsoft Word
expertUsed for SOPs, facilitator guides, job aids, and policy documentation. I use structured styles and templates so subject matter experts can update content without breaking formatting.
Canva
proficientUseful for quick-turn visual assets like infographics, social media training promotions, and one-page handouts when full design software would be overkill.
Microsoft Teams
expertCentral hub for stakeholder communication, SME review cycles, and virtual training delivery. I run design reviews, pilot sessions, and asynchronous feedback loops through Teams channels.
SharePoint
advancedI build structured resource libraries with version-controlled training documents, shared asset folders, and permission-based access so the right people can find and update materials.
Trello
advancedMy project management tool for tracking design sprints, review cycles, and stakeholder feedback. I use board-per-project workflows with checklists for tracking design milestones and stakeholder feedback.
RC Respond
expertThe Red Cross disaster event management system. I train volunteers on event creation, team dispatch, and status tracking. I know this tool inside and out from both the training and operational side.
RC Care
expertClient intake and case documentation platform for disaster assistance. I design training scenarios around real RC Care workflows so volunteers practice the exact screens they will use on deployment.
Volunteer Connection
advancedRed Cross volunteer management system for certification tracking, availability scheduling, and deployment history. I use it to identify training gaps and target curriculum to specific volunteer cohorts.
WebEOC
proficientEmergency operations center platform for situational awareness during incidents. I designed exercise-based training around WebEOC boards used in multi-county nuclear preparedness drills.
FEMA HSEEP
advancedThe Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation methodology. I apply HSEEP standards to design tabletop exercises, functional drills, and after-action reviews for emergency preparedness programs.