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HELLO, I'M

Kris Watterson

Instructional Designer | Creative Expert | Artist

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Kris Watterson

BS in Graphic Design
MS in Instructional Design

Ed.D. EdTech Student

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About

MY BACKGROUND

Certified in secondary art and biology early in my career, I taught junior high art, eighth grade physical science, tenth grade biology, high school graphic design and high school yearbook. Throughout my professional career as a graphic designer and illustrator, I’ve always passed on my knowledge and experience to my peers (and even clients) by sharing the design process so they could better understand how their changes would affect the timing of project delivery. As a corporate instructional designer at Cerner, I created training for the VA to train them on how to use their new electronic health record (EHR). Currently, I'm an instructional designer on the L&D team at GEHA and continue to leverage my art and multimedia skills in the instructional design space. I specialize in creating digital eLearning and instructional videos, but I also shine in developing instructional design at the  programatic level including learning journeys, blended learning, and courses. I also love facilitating whether it's face-to-face, virtual, a/synchronous, or even a blended approach. While I can create any format of instruction, my main focus is always delivering that which is best for the learner.

Over my long career (beginning in 2000), I’ve become an expert in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Audition, and Premiere Pro. I’ve not only successfully taught these software products to secondary students, but I’ve also taught adults to use them. I have real-world experience producing a wide variety of graphic design and instructional deliverables using Adobe and online software (including Articulate Storyline, Rise360, and Captivate). If it can be visualized, I can design it!

As an instructional designer, I’m a big proponent of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and ensuring all materials are accessible. Not only do I focus on delivering content in a variety of ways to appeal to the strengths of individual learners (the core of UDL), but I also understand the importance of each piece of content (no matter how it’s delivered) being 508 compliant and meeting accessibility standards. Everyone should be able to access their learning content no matter how they consume it.

 

Education & Experience

Education

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

2004

Oral Roberts University

Bachelor of Science; Graphic Design - Video

2022

Emporia State University

Masters of Science; Instructional Design & Technology

Currently Enrolled (graduation anticipated 2027)

Boise State University Student

Doctorate of Educational Technology

Experience

WHERE I’VE WORKED

2022 - Present

GEHA,

Instructional Design Trainer - Digital,
Learning & Development Team

2021 - 2022

Cerner Corporation,

Senior Grapghic Designer, Creative Services Team

2019 - 2021

Cerner Corporation

Senior Graphic Designer, Instructional Design Team

2016 - 2019

Cerner Corporation

Manager, Population Health Marketing

2004 - 2008

Secondary Teacher

Certified in Secondary Art and Biology. Taught Art, Biology, Physical Science, Graphic Design and Yearbook

2000 - 2016

Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Freelance and various graphic design roles
See CV for more detail

Skills

Skills

WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

Graphic Design / Adobe Software

Illustration

Instructional Design & Facilitation

eLearning, Microlearning,
& Digital Course Creation

Video Creation & Editing

Content Writing & Editing

Email Marketing

Social Media Management

Website Creation

Awards & Interests

Awards & Certificates

WHERE I SHINE

  • CITI Program Certified - Social and Behavioral Researchers

  • ATD Certified - Virtual Training & Facilitation

  • 2023 Outstanding Graduate Student Award for Instructional Design & Technology, Emporia State University

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, ESU & BSU

  • Certified SalesForce Email Marketing Specialist

  • Print Design Awards

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Interests

OUT OF OFFICE

Creative Writing

Painting & Murals

Calligraphy

Cycling & Yoga

Reading

Digital Storytelling

Knitting & Crochet

Drawing

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Memberships

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