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HELLO, I'M

Kris Watterson

Senior Instructional Designer | Creative Expert | Artist

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Kris Watterson

BS in Graphic Design
MS in Instructional Design

Ed.D. Candidate in
Educational Technology

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About
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About

MY BACKGROUND

I’m seeking a Senior Instructional Designer role at a technology company and am the perfect fit for this role because I have the following relevant skills: Learning Strategy, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development & Learning Technology Leadership, E-Learning Development, Needs Assessment.

 

I am positioned to elevate enterprise learning strategy, as demonstrated by establishing eLearning standards, curriculum governance, and development workflows supporting a federal Oracle Health EHR transformation.

 

I am equipped to modernize workforce learning ecosystems, building on experience creating blended learning, Instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, videos, competency assessments, and evaluation frameworks using ADDIE, SAM, Agile, and Kirkpatrick methodologies.

 

In addition, I have the following qualifications:

 

- Positioned to lead enterprise learning strategy and digital transformation initiatives, as demonstrated by directing learning standards, curriculum governance, and eLearning development for a federal Oracle Health EHR implementation.

 

- Equipped to strengthen organizational capability through scalable instructional design and cross-functional leadership, building on success leading development teams, mentoring designers, and delivering enterprise learning solutions across healthcare and higher education.

 

- Prepared to accelerate workforce performance through innovative learning technologies, as evidenced by implementing agile instructional practices, managing enterprise learning ecosystems, and producing award-winning multimedia learning experiences.

 

I want to serve an organization that prizes humility, honesty and humor among its employees. I’m excited to be on a team built around innovation, learning and optimism. I know I will thrive at a company where empathy is valued, as well as creativity and balance. I want to be a part of an organization that infuses curiosity into their brand, culture, and market, and who I can help make a difference in the world.

Education & Experience

Education

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Experience

WHERE I’VE WORKED

2025 - Present

Oral Roberts University

Bachelor of Science; Graphic Design - Video

S&P Consultants,

E-Learning Development Team Lead
Indian Health Services (IHS) government contract

2025 - 2025 (Semester)

Emporia State University

Masters of Science; Instructional Design & Technology

(Expected 2027)

Boise State University

Doctorate of Educational Technology (Ed.D.)

Emporia State University
Adjunct Instructor
Online Graduate IDT course on eLearning Development
2022 - 2025

GEHA,

Instructional Design Trainer - Digital,
Learning & Development Team

2016 - 2022

Cerner Corporation / Oracle

Senior Grapghic Designer, Creative Services Team

Senior Graphic Designer, Instructional Design Team

Manager, Population Health Marketing

Secondary Teacher

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

Creative Director, Graphic Designer & Illustrator

(various companies)
See CV for more detail

Skills

Skills

WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

  • Visual Design Strategy

  • Learning Experience Design

  • Brand Stewardship & Design Systems

  • Brand Guidelines & Brand Consistency

  • Professional Learning & Curriculum Development

  • Curriculum Layouts, Workbooks & Facilitator Guides

  • Graphic Design, Visual Communication & Illustration

  • Print & Digital Design

  • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)

  • Video, Audio & Animation Production

  • Articulate Storyline, Rise & Vyond

  • Accessibility, Inclusive Design & Section 508

  • Project Management

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Vendor & Production Management

  • Print Production & Preflight

  • Asset Organization, Version Control & Workflow Optimization

  • Quality Assurance

  • AI-Supported Learning Technologies

  • Asana, Jira & Cognota

Awards & Interests

Awards & Certificates

WHERE I SHINE

  • 2025 ATD BEST Award

  • Josh Cavalier AI Intensive for L&D Professionals, 2025

  • 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 & Pilates

Reading

Digital Storytelling

Knitting & Crochet

Drawing

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Memberships

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