Oluwasanmi Samuel Owolabi
Swansea,SWA
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 5 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs. Outstanding motivator, possessing first-rate intercommunication skills to work across organizational levels
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Experience Designer
Sand Technologies
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced the learning experience of current programs. Designed an AI literacy course with a 76% NPS and 90% CSAT score.
- Collaborated with the production team to replicate course content.
- Developed customized GPT for converting markdown to interactive HTML learning assets, reducing the turnaround time for content implementation by 90%.
- Pioneered gamification techniques in e-learning modules to incentivize learner participation and promote knowledge retention more effectively than traditional methods alone could achieve.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials.
Instructional Designer
Technology Gap /NYFA-New York, NY
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Enhanced e-learning experience by designing interactive and engaging instructional materials.
- Used learner analytics to examine class sizes, instructional approaches, and student outcomes, and communicated findings to the program's top administrator.
- Interviewed subject matter experts in Arts/NFTs and created an online course in LearnWorlds.
- Created two onboarding training classes that have increased productivity by 50 percent.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.
Senior Instructional Designer
TALCUBE
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Conceptualized and created an advanced learning model for all kinds of learners.
- Conducted in-depth interviews to assess training needs and developed customized micro-learning modules.
- Piloted and converted brick and mortar classrooms into web-based e-learning courses.
- Created compelling and competitive courses, increasing student retention by 75%.
- Redesigned outdated curricula using modern instructional design principles, increasing overall educational value.
- Organized and trained 100 youths on digital skills.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends. Worked with eLearning development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Captivate, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Learning Experience (LX) Designer
KCIstartup-Wisconsin
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
- Utilized strong typography skills to create visually striking print materials that captured attention and conveyed key messages clearly.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Akure.
Akure, Ondo State12-2019
Skills
- HTML and CSS Coding
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Adaptive Learning
- Multimedia production
- Learning Management System (LMS)
- HTML CSS JavaScript
- Moodle
- LearnWorlds
- Storyboarding
- SCORM and xAPI Integration
- Project Management
- Captivate
- Adobe Creative Suite
- ADDIE
Certification
- GSE2x: Leaders of Learning | HarvardX
- HTML5 eLearning with Articulate 360 Rise
- How To Create An Online Course: The University Of Edinburgh
- Introduction to E-Learning Theory and Practice
Timeline
Learning Experience Designer
Sand Technologies
10.2023 - Current
Instructional Designer
Technology Gap /NYFA-New York, NY
02.2022 - 12.2023
Learning Experience (LX) Designer
KCIstartup-Wisconsin
02.2020 - 11.2022
Senior Instructional Designer
TALCUBE
01.2020 - 10.2023
- GSE2x: Leaders of Learning | HarvardX
- HTML5 eLearning with Articulate 360 Rise
- How To Create An Online Course: The University Of Edinburgh
- Introduction to E-Learning Theory and Practice
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Akure.
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